An article by the Louisiana Illuminator says based on analyst predictions, Louisiana’s oil and gas sector will shrink this year and pivot towards developing more clean fuels. But the president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Mike Moncla says they are all for alternate fuels used alongside traditional energy, but believes the prediction is wishful thinking…
cut 11 (12) “….into that arena”

It’s now socially acceptable to devour a King Cake. Third-generation baker David Haydel of Haydel Bakery says they braid about 70-thousand cakes a year. And it’s not just folks in the Bayou State who enjoy a Haydel King Cake.
Cut 13 (09) “…since then.”

The New Iberia Police Department says a juvenile shot multiple times on Park Avenue on Saturday night has died from their injuries. Authorities have not released a lot of details, but if anyone has information into the homicide, they should contact the New Iberia Police Department.

We are expecting to learn more tonight about a rumored Buc-ees coming to Ruston, Whitney Thomas reports on the potential of the famous mega-convenience store being built on I-20.
Cut 1 (31) “…Whitney Thomas.”