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Louisiana's job market added 19,300 nonfarm jobs in June with a 4.4% unemployment rate, while 100 cyclosporiasis cases were reported statewide, including 20+ in East Baton Rouge Parish. General Motors announced a new in-vehicle AI assistant to enhance vehicle integration and customer features.

First Alert Weather EXTRA is a live weather update show hosted by Sydney Goldberg and Henry Blakes on WAFB's app and streaming TV channels. The program airs weekdays at 11 a.m. and provides forecasts and weather alerts.

The Perkins Road Overpass project in Baton Rouge is set to begin on July 13, 2025, after delays caused by construction scheduling and permit issues. The $2.5 million project includes a multi-use trail, new signs, parking, and lighting to improve safety and connectivity. Local business owners, including Jordan Piazza of The Colonel’s Club, express frustration over delays and concerns about parking disruptions during peak tourist seasons.

First Alert Weather EXTRA is a live weather segment hosted by meteorologists Sydney Goldberg and Henry Blakes on WAFB, airing weekdays at 11 a.m. via the WAFB news app and streaming TV channels to help viewers plan their day with weather updates.

A bright fireball was observed streaking across the southern U.S. skies early Sunday, visible in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas. The event was captured by WAFB's Sky9 cameras and viewer-submitted footage, but there is no indication the meteor reached the ground. The American Meteor Society defines fireballs as exceptionally bright meteors caused by space debris entering Earth's atmosphere.

A bright fireball was observed in multiple southern U.S. states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, early Sunday. The event was captured by WAFB's Sky9 camera network and viewer-submitted footage, with no indication the meteor reached the ground.

Tropical Storm Arthur weakened, causing tornado warnings in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi before exiting the state. U.S. gasoline prices dropped below $4 per gallon following a peace deal framework between the U.S. and Iran, though analysts warn of potential volatility. U.S. jobless claims decreased slightly, indicating a resilient labor market despite economic uncertainties.