The shuttering of service for one full day at the Post Office has nothing to do with the recent government shut down or recently announced postal rate increases.
Just as Louisiana consumers are heading to the post office to ship holiday packages there is news of a major postal rate increase coming after the first of the year.
As the holiday shipping season kicks in the United States Postal Service is reminding Louisiana residents about the hidden dangers that come with shopping online.
While many in Louisiana have expressed concerns over the government shut down curtailing certain services postal officials are quick to confirm next week's closings are not budget related.
The United States Postal Service has announced plans to adjust shipping rates just in time for the holidays. Here's how much more you'll be paying to spread your Christmas cheer.
An expired contract between the Postal Service and UPS means Louisiana P.O. Box customers aren't getting packages in a timely manner and some are being returned to sender.
If you're mailing gifts from Louisiana, there's one near and dear item the Post Office is warning you to never put in the mail. It's for your own protection.
If you're mailing holiday packages from anywhere in Louisiana it's going to cost you a little more to do that. Here's how much more you need to budget for.
Louisiana and Texas residents might not write as many checks as they used to but for those few you do write there are precautions you might want to consider.