More than 50 million people are expected to travel over the long 4th of July Holiday weekend. AAA Spokesman Don Redman says most folks will be driving as gas prices are down $1.10 over last year. It costs almost 50% more to fly this year, but Redman says that’s not a factor..:
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He says the earlier you leave in the day, the better.
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down college affirmative action programs will have little impact in Louisiana. That’s according to Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed who says it’ll be business as usual here…:
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She says she knows of no public institution in Louisiana that uses race as a factor in admissions.
Extra hours of play in scorching temperatures for kids can mean dehydration. Teiko Foxx spoke with the Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealthcare – Louisiana…:
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An Excessive Heat Warning is once again posted for most of the state today, with no significant changes expected in our weather, according to forecasters. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, with heat index values climbing to 110-115.