Louisiana rice millers and the entire industry took the gloves off in the fight against what they call "rice pretenders," and they won with a knock-out.
The grocery store giants have already said that consumers in Louisiana and Texas, among other communities, can expect lower prices in the wake of the merger.
A company that makes vitamins has issued a voluntary recall of supplements meant for babies. The recall is due to elevated levels of a certain vitamin, creating a "super dose."
Lafayette, for example, has 11 locations. There are over a dozen in and around the Baton Rouge area, as well. Closing any of them could have a big impact on either community.