While many blame the Biden Administration for high gas prices due to its energy policies, the state’s chief regulator of the industry says drilling activity is up in Louisiana…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

A Baton Rouge mother is under arrest for allegedly stealing goods from a children’s clothing store and setting fire to a clothing rack; presumably to cover the escape. LRN is told Jerdae Tanner’s two children assisted in the crime. She is charged with aggravated arson and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Count Senator Bill Cassidy as big “no” vote on President Biden’s student loan pay-down plan. Cassidy says instead of providing student loan relief, he believes the federal government should require greater transparency to college costs and post-college earnings. He’s once again calling on Congress to pass his College Transparency Act…:

CUT 11(12)      “…average earn.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell defends her recent trip to France for a “sister city” agreement signing…at a cost of $43-thousabnd to taxpayers. She and aides stayed at a luxury hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower. She says she didn’t pick the hotel…:

CUT 13(12)      “…that regard.”