Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and a documentary filmmaker says the event and aftermath are still affecting people who were involved. Margaret Brown, director and producer of the documentary “The Great Invisible”, says it was difficult to hear stories from workers on the rig who are still suffering from nightmares and PTSD…:
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“The Great Invisible” airs tonight at 9:30 on LPB.

US Senator David Vitter today announced that he has raised more than $5.2 million dollars for his campaign for governor. In a release the Senator says more than $1.1 million was raised this quarter and $4.2 million is cash on hand. 2400 people contributed to David Vitter for Louisiana this quarter and 8000 total.

Gas prices have been steadily increasing over the past week. According to gasbuddy.com the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.23. Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski says what we’re paying at the pump today is 6 cents higher in Louisiana than this time last week..:
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But he believes there will be more downward pressure on the markets in the coming weeks gas prices would be declining over the summer and not going up.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for a man they believe stole three utility trailers full of tools from Habitat for Humanity — a Christian-based ministry that builds and renovates houses for families in need. They say anyone with information on the whereabouts of 35 year old Jeremy Rogers of Gray is urged to call Crimestoppers for a reward.