Workforce steady, jobless rates rise

The Tri-Parish workforce remained steady in February compared to a year ago, but unemployment rates rose, according to data released by Louisiana Workforce Commission on Wednesday. The Tri-Parish workforce, which includes those employed and those seeking jobs, totaled 67,23 in February, up 344 or 0.5% from February 2023. February workforce counts by parish included: — St. Landry Parish, 31,429,…

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