12:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana lawmakers will have more money to spend as the state continues to report better than expected revenues. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The statewide average for a regular gallon of gasoline has reached four dollars again. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman expects oil prices to remain above 105-dollars a barrel as the supply remains tight.

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Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sgt. Stephen Rhodes was patrolling the beach at Grand Isle Saturday evening when he noticed a boat taking on water before capsizing. After getting help from some nearby beachgoers, Rhodes sprang into action said spokesperson Adam Einck…

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Rhodes was able to find and resuscitate the seven-year-old girl, and she was transported to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans where she is expected to make a full recovery.