The statewide average price for a gallon of gasoline has dropped to $2.48. What does that mean for the summer driving season? Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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A special operations solider was killed and 12 others wounded during a training accident at Fort Polk Army installation in Vernon Parish yesterday. 34-year-old Staff Sgt. Jacob Hess of Kansas died of injuries he sustained during the exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center. The wounded soldiers all sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are assigned to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
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An explosive rumor that presumptive 1st pick in the NBA Draft, Zion Williamson, would refuse to play in New Orleans had some cold water thrown on it by the Duke legend’s stepfather in an interview this morning with ESPN Baton Rouge. Bourbon Street Shots writer Jesse Brooks says outburst of rumors can likely be attributed to salty fans and media personalities and added that kind of action would be out of character for Zion.
The House Labor committee voted nine-to-six against legislation requiring private employers to pay men and woman the same for similar work. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton was disappointed the measure failed.
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Studies show that Louisiana has the largest gender wage gap in the country.