Experts say we’ve entered a new era in political ads, thanks to an ad running in the Shreveport mayor’s race…and it may have implications far beyond…:

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The state legislative panel looking at medical marijuana laws met this morning. The committee discussed employee protections for those who use medical marijuana, as well as potential ways drug testing policies could impact workers. The group is talking over ways to fine tune state laws to make them work best for all involved.

Gasoline prices took a small dip. The statewide average price for regular gas is now $3.39. Louisiana AAA fuel analyst Don Redman…:

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As for gas prices for the holiday travel season, because surveys indicate more people plan to cut back on their travel budget, Redman says budget from $3 to $3.25 a gallon for gas through New Years.

It got chilly last night, but tonight it will get downright COLD. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this will be the season’s first freeze for most of north Louisiana…:

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Keim says temperatures will get down into the 30 most everywhere else but nearest the coast. He says we may get more needed wet weather next week.