The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the average price of crude oil in 2017 should be 52 dollars and 50 cents per barrel, so what does that mean for Louisiana? Associate Director of the Tulane Energy Institute Eric Smith says this is a nine dollar improvement from last year but likely not enough to support new deep water activity…:
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Smith says the offshore oil industry would need to see prices in the low 60s to commit to new projects.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of five people in connection with the murder of a man who was killed during an apparent drug deal gone bad. Sheriff Randy Smith says it all started shortly after two groups of three met up for the deal…:
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He says shots fired by both groups left 19-year-old Javonte Donaldson dead.

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America finds 70% of Louisiana contractors anticipate hiring more workers in 2017. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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New Roads Police say a teacher at False River Academy turned herself in today amid allegations she was setting up a tryst with a student. They say 23-year-old Skylar Russell was found in the car with the victim before any contact was made. She is charged with attempted carnal knowledge of a juvenile.