Gas prices are once again on the rise, and GasBuddy predicts this year we will see the highest gas prices in three years. Senior petroleum analyst Gregg Laskoski says drivers can still save money at the pump. He advises people to look for the best deals because prices vary even in the same city.
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Drew Brees is getting into the donut business, as the Saints quarterback has partnered with Dunkin’ Donuts to open nearly 70 new locations in Louisiana. Marketing manager with Dunkin’ Donuts in Louisiana, Erin Sheeran, says fans can expect to see the QB in the stores.
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Locations in Chalmette, Kenner, and Gonzales are expected to open this year.
Louisianans will pay 75-cents more a month for water beginning this month. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says this fee is necessary to because they want to ramp up testing on drinking water.
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Guidry says the legislature approved the fee increase last year.
GLOVIS America announces it will open a new inland distribution center for imported vehicles in Shreveport. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the center will be located in the old General Motors plan, which has been vacant since 2012. He says it’s great to have autoworkers back at the facility.
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A hiring date has not been set, but he says the average salary is expected to be around $32-thouasnd.