Nationwide average gasoline prices fell below four dollars a gallon today; dipping to their lowest level since March, according to Triple-A. Today’s average of $3.99 a gallon nationally and $3.61 in Louisiana is almost a dollar cheaper than the June high. Louisiana Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman says “supply and demand.” As prices go up, we drive less…and if we get used to lower prices and start driving more again…:
CUT 04(05) “…wait and see on that.”
Some of the cheapest prices found statewide are in and around Baton Rouge, where regular can be bought for as low as $2.95.
Legendary rock group the Eagles have added New Orleans to their ongoing Hotel California tour. Mark November 19th at the Smoothie King Center. WGGL Eagle 98.1 Baton Rouge Program Director Michelle Southern says be prepared to act fast when tickets go on sale a week from tomorrow…:
CUT 13(09) “…going on sale.”
Hotel California is still among the five top highest-selling rock albums of all time.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College along with others in the state is offering a nine-week course to receive heavy equipment certification plus a commercial driver’s license training program; both at little to no cost, on a needs-basis. CLTCC’s Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development Misty Slayter…:
CUT 06(10) “…tremendous opportunity.”
These jobs generally pay very well, and she say this training can be a real life-changer.
A former Madison Parish volunteer fireman is under arrest for arson, after allegedly torching an abandoned mobile home in his neighborhood. 28-year-old Cody Faulkner reportedly admitted to deputies he was responsible.