Nicholls State University is mourning the death of three students who were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish involving a suspected drunk driver just after midnight on Saturday. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says they believe 39-year-old Joey Clement (Clay-monh) was impaired when his pick-up truck slammed into an SUV…Brennan says Clement displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI fourth offense…

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A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the families cover the funeral expenses.

There’s something to be thankful for at the pump this week. Gas Buddy Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the average price for regular gas in Louisiana is down a penny and half with the statewide average at $3.09 a gallon, down four cents from last month. He says it has to do with the price of oil which was $85 a barrel.

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The state receives a $1.5 million grant to address human trafficking. Brooke Thorington has more.

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If you haven’t already done so you have a week from today to register for FEMA assistance related to damage caused by Hurricane Ida that led to a disaster declaration in 25 Louisiana parishes. At last word, more than well over a half-million applications for FEMA assistance had been approved and more than a billion dollars had been paid out. Visit disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 to reach FEMA’s disaster helpline between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.