Oil prices have been dropping of late. Does that mean we’ll see a drop in gas prices anytime soon? AAA’s Nick Chabarria says despite crude’s small retreat, that’s still a tough prediction to make…:

CUT 07(10)      “…savings to drivers.”

Oil is down nearly $15 a barrel since last week. The statewide average price for regular gas is $3.10; down two cents from a week ago.

It’s no secret Thanksgiving Weekend was a deadly one on Louisiana highways. State Police are working with parish sheriffs like Lafourche’s Craig Webre to curb impaired driving, but Webre says they also need YOUR help if you see one…:

CUT 13(07)      “..try to intervene.”

More than half Louisiana’s fatal crashes involve impaired and/or distracted drivers.

Louisiana is beginning to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to improve water systems in small towns and rural parishes. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Palermo.”

New Orleans is suffering a huge spike in carjackings. November figures show the most carjackings recorded in a one-month period. Ever. Cops says they’ve nabbed some of the bad guys, so they hope to see safer streets for motorists.

LA Tech got to formally meet its new head coach this week. Sonny Cumbie comes to the Bayou State, after his exit from Texas Tech’s program.