SUMMARY: Adam Brown, a worker for Cox Communications, was shot and killed in New Orleans East while working at a home. Witnesses say an unknown vehicle approached him, demanding wires and money. The situation escalated, and Brown was shot in the back. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and found Brown lying on the ground. He was transported to the hospital but later died. Cox Communications confirmed his death and is cooperating with NOPD to investigate the incident. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 822-1111.

Cox worker killed in shooting in New Orleans East identified

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SUMMARY: In December, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released county-level GDP data, showing Lafayette Parish’s economy grew faster than both the U.S. and Louisiana averages, with a 3.3% growth compared to the national 2.9%. Since 2019, Lafayette’s GDP grew by 7.5%, though still 5.2% lower than its 2014 oil boom peak. Despite these positive trends, Lafayette lags behind national growth, with a 29.1% increase since 2001, compared to the U.S. at 59.3%. Economic health relies on more than GDP, but Lafayette must not be complacent, leveraging opportunities to grow beyond oil and gas dependence for a more stable future.

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SUMMARY: This morning’s weather includes fog, particularly in parts of the Quarter and Northshore. Visibility is low in areas like Slidell and Galliano, and fog may persist through the morning, especially in marine areas. A cold front will bring clearer skies and cooler weather by Wednesday evening, with temperatures dropping from the 70s to the 60s and eventually the 50s. The weekend will be chilly, with possible light freezes in the Northshore, while the Southshore will experience lows in the 40s. The forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning includes mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s, with a slight chance of rain.

Chilly weather for the weekend, but a warming trend through Christmas Day.

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