Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially announce he’s running for governor. The Republican from the Lafayette area released a six-minute announcement video today seeking the support of Louisiana voters in the 2023 gubernatorial election
In the video, Landry discussed the importance of parents having a voice in a child’s education and the crime that’s gripped major cities.
Lafayette Police are trying to figure out what led to yesterday’s murder spree committed by 36-year-old Andres Felix of Lafayette. He also took his own life. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit says the first shooting death of Ross Chaisson happened around 10 AM and Felix then stole a vehicle and continued his shooting spree.
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The third victim was his estranged wife, 43-year-old Kawana Felix, and Paige Lewis of Duson was also killed.
The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly four cents overnight to a statewide average of $3.14. Triple-A Fuel analyst Don Redman says a tight supply for gasoline and high demand has caused pump prices to rise, plus OPEC announced today it’s slashing production by two percent…
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Redman expects prices to keep rising during the rest of 2022.
If you’re looking for a staycation bargain look no father than Louisiana State Parks. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says stay four nights at one of the 21 state parks and pay for three with the discount code KICKOFF2022. And check out new cabins at South Toledo Bend.
The discount does not apply to holiday weekends. Visit ReserveLAstateParks.com