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While motorist are enjoying gas prices that are a dollar lower than what we were paying last year. One industry expert says $5 a gallon gas in on the horizon.

The good folks at CareerCast.com conducted research about occupations and the stress level. They looked at 11 different kinds of job demands that evoke stress, both physical and mental.

Softball season is just around the corner, and umpires are needed to call games during the upcoming high school season.

Louisiana Works now offers an app that let's job seekers find more than a job. They can now find the lifestyle they want to live and get directions on how to achieve that lifestyle.

There is a bit of irony in the news that Louisiana has more people working than ever before. The fact that more people are working and there are even more jobs available is actually causing the unemployment rate in the state to climb. You probably  furrowed your brow and tilted your head trying to comprehend that last statement, trust me I did to. ...

Lower oil prices can be problematic for Louisiana. One industry expert explains why the drop in oil prices is not good news for the state.

If you are pooped later today and are worried about taking in said nap, fear not, I've done the research and there are ways to get around this quandry.

On October 29th from 9am to 2pm, the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition will be holding its second annual LAGCOE Career Fair at the Cajundome and Convention Center.

A new study has been released with the five deadliest jobs in America.

This Wednesday, August 20th at the Heymann Center here in Lafayette will be the Lafayette Community Job Fair, presented by Waste Management and PSC Industrial Outsourcing.

The rice harvest is underway in Louisiana and Acadiana. See what the experts are saying about this years crop and how it will compare to last year's incredible yields.

If you're thinking of quitting your job and looking for a better one, you're actually not alone.

Opponents said the proposals would hurt businesses and their employees by leading to layoffs.

According to statistics over 600 workers lost their lives in construction zone accidents in 2012. Of those 600 plus fatalities, 12 deaths were reported in Louisiana.

You want proof that it's tough to get a job out there? Here's proof.

Who would've thunk that women dig men who have certain jobs? I know, I can see the shock on your face.

There's no need to head west young man. The big movies are being made right here at home. Louisiana leads the list as the state that produced the most feature films in 2013, including 2 Academy Award winners.

Changes at a Hackberry natural gas terminal could mean thousands of jobs and billions of dollar in economic impact for South Louisiana.

Will Louisiana's TOPS students soon be required to work in the state of Louisiana after graduation? One state legislator is proposing to make it so in this session. Should this apply to all students who receive scholarships? Perhaps a football player who attends college on an athletic scholarship would he be required to play for the Saints?

The oil and gas industry celebrates its own this week in Lafayette. LAGCOE is back at the Cajundome and Convention Center.