News money 2008-08-10 Andanh.com

Experts offer financial advice about shale Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:48:00 EST
The latest natural gas play has left some people in northwest Louisiana with lots of money in their pockets. But many have never seen this kind of money before, and they need help investing, planning and spending.

Michelle Singletary: Provision intended to help senior citizens Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:55:00 EST
There's a lot to digest in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.

Jack Dillard: Celebrate the end of 'dog days of summer' Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:42:00 EST
The predictors are out in good numbers as we look toward the fall of the year.

Organizations Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:56:00 EST
SUZANNE H. STINSON was elected president elect for the National Association for Court Management during its annual conference in Anaheim, Calif. She also was appointed to the board of directors of the National Center for State Courts during the board of directors meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. Stinson is court administrator for the 26th Judicial District Court of Bossier and Webster parishes.

Honors Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:52:00 EST
HARRY AVANT, owner of Smith Operating and Management Company, an oil and gas operator, has been appointed to the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors by Gov. Bobby Jindal. The board serves as "the review board for all financial assistance, loans, incentives or inducements, customized workforce training, investment programs and any related appropriations, grants or joint ventures administered by the Department of Economic Development," a news release states.

Oil and gas news Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:55:00 EST
Locations and completions

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