The White House is hammering out details of a plan to give two years of free community college to any American. The $60 billion over 10 year funding source will be announced next month. Dr. Monty Sullivan admits it’s a lot of money, but people shouldn’t at this as another big expenditure…:
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The President will promote the initiative in his State of the Union address on January 20th.

The lineup for the 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has been announced. Headliners include Elton John, The Who, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett along with Lady Gaga, No Doubt, Keith Urban, Pitbull and many more. Jazz Fest is Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26 and Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting which left a man dead and another behind bars. Sgt. Mary Ann Godawa says officers responded to find the victim lying at the end of a driveway. She says cops questioned witnesses and the suspect, 19-year-old Jawan Lloyd Billy…:
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Billy is charged with negligent homicide.

Gas prices keep dropping. According to the American Automobile Association the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $1.96.

Here’s a check on commodities.