The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose by another nickel today to $3.87. That’s 50-cents more than this time last week. Diesel is up to 4.41 a gallon. The record for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is 4.01, set in 2008.

A Baton Rouge lawmaker’s proposed bill would mandate pre-kindergarten classes for all public schools. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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When lawmakers convene for the 2022 regular session next week, medical marijuana will be heavily discussed. Desoto Parish Republican Larry Bagley has a bill that would double the number of licensed pharmacies from 10 to 20. Bagley lives in Stonewall and he says residents in his hometown have to drive at least 90-minutes to the nearest medical marijuana pharmacy…
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Governor Edwards has proclaimed March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and March is also known as March madness the biggest month of the year for college basketball, giving fans plenty of games to bet on. Robert Henson with the Louisiana Department of Health has these tips for bettors to keep them out of danger…
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