The Louisiana Office of State Parks is offering a special discount on overnight stays. Through the end of the year, campers can get four nights for the price of three. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially enter the 2023 governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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If you want to go camping this fall, here’s a chance to grab a deal. Beginning now through the end of December, you can get four nights for the price of three at any of the cabins located at the state’s 21 Louisiana State Parks. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says just enter the promo code KICKOFF2022 when you book at ReserveLaStateParks.com.
The discount includes bookings for cabins, group camps, and campsites except for Tentrr glamping sites.
Nungesser says State Parks became very busy during the COVID pandemic and are still busy.
There are 21 state parks in Louisiana. Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles reopened in May after it was repaired from damages caused by Hurricane Laura. And Nungesser says he is particularly proud of the new cabins at South Toledo Bend State Park.
Nungesser says the discount is only for new reservations and doesn’t include holiday weekends.
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The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly four-cents overnight to a statewide average of $3.14. Triple-A Fuel analyst Don Redman says a tight supply for gasoline and high demand has caused pump prices to rise, plus OPEC announced today it’s slashing production by two-percent…
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Redman expects prices to keep rising during the rest of 2022.
Redman expects crude oil prices to rise above 90-dollars a barrel which will also contribute to the rise in gas prices.
Also, the current statewide average for a gallon of diesel gasoline remains high at $4.50, which is nearly $1.50 higher than a year ago. Redman says the Russia-Ukraine conflict is why the price for diesel remains well above four-dollars a gallon…
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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially announce he’s running for governor. The Acadiana Republican released a six minute announcement video today seeking the support of Louisiana voters in the 2023 gubernatorial election
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During his video announcement Landry discussed the importance of parents having a voice in a child’s education and the crime that’s gripped major cities.
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Landry is a former St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s deputy and police officer. After his career in law enforcement he was an attorney and businessman in New Iberia. He was elected to Congress in 2010 and he’s served as the state’s attorney general since 2016, often getting into political disputes with Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards. Landry’s announcement into the governor’s race comes as no surprise
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Landry is expected to be one of several well-known candidates seeking to replace the term-limited Edwards.
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Lafayette Police are trying to determine what led to yesterday’s murder spree committed by 36-year-old Andres Felix of Lafayette, who also took his own life. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit says the first shooting death of Ross Chaisson in Lafayette took place around 10 AM and Felix then stole a vehicle and continued his shooting spree.
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In Duson, 25-year-old Paige Lewis was killed and then in Lafayette the suspect’s estranged wife 43-year-old Kawanna Felix was murdered. Police say Andres Jamal Felix knew all of his victims and the suspect finally took his own life at a family member’s home.
As for a motive for the three homicides, Benoit says it remains unknown.
Benoit says it’s a tragic situation for the community…
Lafayette Police, the Layfette Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Duson Police are involved in the investigation.