12:30 LRN Newscast Jan 29

We’re seeing a slight uptick in gas prices with the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas at $2.82, that’s up two cents from the day before and seven cents from a week ago. Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman says the increase is linked to the price of crude.

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Redman says how the US reacts to three servicemen being killed in Jordan could impact prices.

Bittersweet Confections bakery’s motto is “Let them eat cake” but not without paying for them. A king cake thief broke into the New Orleans bakery last week and stole cash, a case of vodka, and seven king cakes with the plastic babies inside. Owner Cheryl Scripter says watching her surveillance video gave her an uneasy feeling…

Cut 3 (10) “….and creepy”  

The National Science Foundation awarded LSU and other universities across the state with a $160 million grant to support the state’s energy transition over the next 10 years. Teiko Foxx explains….

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”