You’ve probably noticed that gasoline prices – after dipping down for a few weeks – are rising again. The statewide average price of regular gas is now $3.91. What’s behind the latest spike? Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman says OPEC being stingey, the Ukraine War and other domestic factors like reduced demand. He says relief is NOT in sight…:

CUT 05  (11)        “…any time soon.”

Governor John Bel Edwards received his second COVID booster shot last night, which was his fourth COVID vaccine shot overall. Edwards is encouraging Louisiana residents to be up to date on their shots…:

Cut 12  (14)      “…wanes faster.”

The CDC says if you’re 50 or older, get a second COVID-19 booster IF the first booster was at least four months ago.

Corporal Nick Tullier, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy shot multiple times in an ambush targeting law officers in July 2016, has died at the age of 47. EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says he’s heartbroken over the passing of a true hero..:

CUT 06(10)      “…place now.”

Three LEOs were killed that day, Tullier and two others were wounded, but his injuries were the most severe. After being given hours to live, he fought on for nearly six years.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is retiring, after 14 years in that job. He is the state’s longest-serving fire marshal. Browning is credited with starting an Urban Search and Rescue program involving firefighters from around the state that are deployed when a disaster strikes…:

CUT 11(10)      “…a problem.”

Browning will take a job heading the National Association of State Fire Marshals.