Police in Lafayette are trying to determine what led to yesterday’s murder spree that ended with the suspected shooter killing himself. LPD Cpl. Matt Benoit says 36-year-old Andre Felix, of Lafayette, first killed a local man, stole a car and drove to Duson, killed a woman there, then drove back to Lafayette and killed his wife. He then shot himself. Benoit says the whole thing is tragic…:

CUT 14  (10)        “…led to this.”

He knew all the victims personally. The investigation is ongoing.

While talking of Acadiana, one of their own – Attorney General Jeff Landry – makes his desire to be our next governor official. In a campaign video released today, Landry says he’ll be hard on crime and strong on education, which he says is a contrast to the current administration…:

CUT 11  (07)        “…lack of priorities.”

As OPEC announces a cut in oil production, the price of gas keeps rising. The statewide average price of regular today is $3.14. That’s up 3-cents from a day ago and up 21-cents from a year ago. Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman expects a slow increase in fuel costs through year’s end…:

CUT 07  (12)        “…prices down”

Diesel fuel is now at an average price of $4.50 a gallon statewide.

How would you like a freebie on some Louisiana State Park overnight camping? Now through year’s end you can get four nights for the price of three. That includes cabins, group camps and campsites. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says state parks got busy during the pandemic and have remained that way…:

CUT 04  (07)        “…time out”

Use the promo code KICKOFF2023 when booking online at “ReserveLaStateParks.com”