09:30 Newscast October 6, 2014

This week, the state Department of Health and Hospitals is providing a flyer to Louisiana schools to inform parents about the Ebola virus. DHH spokesperson Olivia Watkins says parents will recieve the information directly from the school district. She says, if you’d like to read the flyer, it’s available on their webpage…

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Watkins says says they will be sharing as much information about Ebola with the public as possible.

Rumors of a presidential run surround Governor Jindal as he continues to make appearances across the country. Today he’s in Washington D.C. to give a speech at the American Enterprise Institute. Jindal says not to expect an announcement until after the November elections…

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Many feel the governor is heavily leaning toward a presidential run.

Today is the last day to register to vote for the important November 4th election in Louisiana. Michelle Southern reports.

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Gas prices remain steady across the state. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.11, 17-cents below the national average. Many stations across the state are reporting prices well below $3 a gallon.