Triple-A reports another large jump in gas prices as the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline shot up 15-cents from yesterday to $3.63. The price for a gallon of diesel gasoline has surpassed four dollars. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says not only is the price at the pump skyrocketing so will the cost of fertilizer because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Cut 4 (09) “…challenging times.”

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Shreveport Police have arrested 18-year-old Shamichael Pearson in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Huntington High Student Devin Meyers. Shreveport Police Sgt Angie Willhite says they were able to execute a search warrant on Pearson’s residence and located the murder weapon they believed was used to shoot Meyers at least five times in his back after an ongoing dispute between the two.

Cut 7 (12) “…fleeing.”

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New Orleans State Representative Matthew Willard is introducing a bill at the next session to remove both Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day as legal holidays. Over the last few years, the efforts to remove symbols, statues, and other honors for Confederates have intensified. Willard expects pushback from his colleagues but believes that the state cannot move forward for all of its citizens while holding on to a shameful past.

Cut 10 (12) “…back in history.”

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If Marrero Senator Patrick Connick has his way single-use plastic bags at retailers will no longer be allowed in Louisiana in an effort to reduce the ever-growing trash problem in Louisiana. Connick says he’s tired of seeing plastic bags littering the state and he’s introducing legislation.

Cut 12 (11) “…if possible”

The upcoming legislative session begins March 14th.

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