LSU forward Angel Reese went viral after taunting Iowa player Caitlin Clark in the final moments of the National Championship game…:

CUT 01(33)      “…Thorington.”

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association founder and President-Emeritus Don Briggs has died. He passed away at his home in Lafayette Sunday. Briggs was a giant of the energy industry and a powerful advocate for domestic energy in Baton Rouge and in D.C. Don Briggs…dead at 82.

Gas prices are on the rise again, up a dime over the last week; now at a statewide average cost of $3.18 for regular. Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman says it’s because oil producers abroad are cutting production, and it will likely get worse in May. Redman says crude jumped 6-percent this morning…:

CUT 10(10)      “…push it right.”

He expects a 30-cent hike in gas over the next month.

The state has a surplus of over a billion dollars as lawmakers go into regular session next week. What will they seek to do with it? The Public Affairs Research Council says it’s best to make one-time use of the money, because it’s non-recurring revenue. Some lawmakers propose doing something to fight the fentanyl crisis, and PAR President Steven Procopio says that could be a good move…:

CUT 14(07)      “…pad a resume.”

Lawmakers meet in Baton Rouge next Monday.