The Energy Department says there is a major increase in crude oil and the US is running out of room to store it. Some say this could mean another huge drop in the price we’re paying for gas at the pump in Louisiana. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Pitkin man accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a 10-year-old. Authorities say, during a forensic interview, the female victim indicated that 37-year-old Robert Fortenberry touched her in an inappropriate manner. Detectives also determined that a prior incident had occurred between the two. Fortenberry was booked into the Vernon Parish Jail on one count of oral sexual battery and one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

State Treasurer John Kennedy spoke about Governor Bobby Jindal’s budget proposal on Louisiana Radio Network’s Jim Engster show. He says the budget’s biggest revenue increase comes with the repeal of the inventory tax credit, which would add about $525 million dollars to the state’s coffers. Kennedy says he’s not sure this was chosen wisely…

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Kennedy says he sees pros and cons in the budget proposal.

State climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front will begin moving through Louisiana today that has the potential of producing another round of winter precipitation. Keim says enjoy the warm temperatures while you can, because the weather is about to change….

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Portions of north Louisiana are under a Winter Storm Warning through tomorrow morning.