4:30 LRN Newscast Oct 05

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially enter the 2023 governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(34)      “…Palermo.”

Louisiana state parks are offering free overnight stays; buy three, get one night free. It applies to cabins, group camps and campsites and is good ‘til year’s end. To book yours go to “ReserveLaStateParks.com”; use promo code KICKOFF2022.

 

Lafayette Police are unraveling what led to a triple homicide, followed by the alleged killer committing suicide. LPD’s Cpl Matt Benoit says 36-year-old Andre Felix first shot a man in Lafayette, then killed a woman in Duson before returning to Lafayette and killing his wife, Kawanna Felix. He then took his own life at a relative’s home. Benoit says his motive is unknown…:

CUT 13(07)      “…this time.”

Gasoline prices are going back up, as OPEC continues to squeeze the West with reduced production and inflated oil prices. Louisiana AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says it’s even worse for truckers. Diesel is now at $4.50 statewide, and Russia-Ukraine war is why…:

CUT 08(10)      “…of diesel.”

He expects fuel prices will keep rising through year’s end.