If you have a 337 or 504 area code beginning today, you have to dial all ten digits when calling locally. FCC Spokesperson Paloma Perez says the change is being implemented now so callers in those area codes will be in the habit of dialing all ten digits well before the July launch next year of the 988 national counseling phone line.
Next year 988 will act like 911 and put callers in direct contact with a mental health crisis hotline
Gas prices continue to increase, AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the higher gas prices not seen is seven years are being fueled by no uptick in oil production by OPEC.
Cut 7 (10) “….more than anything.”
The average price for regular gas in Louisiana has climbed to $3.15 a gallon.
More trailers are now occupied by those who’ve registered with the state’s new program to help those displaced by Hurricane Ida to remain on their property. Mike Steele is the spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness…
In addition to processing registrations, Steele says the newly formed IdaShelteringLA.com program is purchasing trailers and performing site inspections where the trailers will be placed.
Since the Angola Rodeo had to be canceled this year, the Louisiana Penitentiary is hosting an Arts and Crafts show December 4th instead and tickets go on sale today. Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc says this is the perfect opportunity to do your holiday shopping locally and be sure you have plenty of space in your vehicle.