The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, but this year there’s not much to celebrate in either industry. Eric Gill has more…
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Labor Day weekend is here and gas prices are as low as they’ve been for this time of the year since 2004. Emelie Gunn has more…
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LSU is asking fans this year to arrive to Tiger Stadium early and be patient when leaving. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, but this year there’s not much to celebrate in either industry. LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott says both industries are really suffering this year…
He says the massive drop in oil prices has really impacted this area of the state. But Scott says there are indicators for a recovery in the oil and gas industry over the next couple of years. He believes there are conditions that are going to get the price of oil back up…
He doesn’t think the outlook for shrimp industry is very bright. On average, Louisiana shrimpers are receiving about $1.30 a pound for their catch, compared to $4.70 last year, because of a huge increase of imported shrimp. Scott says there are more shrimp buyers than shrimp sellers and buyers like the low prices…
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The number of people out on the road this Labor Day weekend is expected to increase over last year’s Labor Day holiday. American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman projects about 35 million Americans will be out traveling this weekend as the last hurrah of the summer months….
Redman says gas prices for a Labor Day holiday haven’t been this low since 2004. He says the average gas price in Louisiana is $2.16 for a gallon of regular gasoline, a dollar lower than last year, and that’s also spurring a lot of families to take vacations.
Redman says there are a couple of service stations in Louisiana at around $1.97 per gallon but it will be another few weeks before the statewide average falls below two bucks…
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The Second Amended Weekend Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says with hunting season beginning, many Louisiana sportsman are eager to buy new hunting supplies, free of state and local sales tax.
Payton says firearms and ammunition are also a part of this tax exemption. She says retailers across the state look forward to this holiday every single year.
Payton says although many things are included, the exemption doesn’t apply to golf carts, go-carts, dirt bikes and other motor vehicles which can be legally driven on streets.
Cut 12 (12) “and what doesn’t”
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LSU football starts this weekend and there are a few traffic changes for fans to know about. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says contraflow after the games will no longer be used on Nicholson Drive, but they plan to utilize Burbank Drive more, which is a four-lane road, to help fans exit campus…
Bonnette says street parking is not allowed on Nicholson or Burbank due to safety concerns. But he says public parking will be allowed this year at University Recreation Fields along River Road….
Bonnette says people need to understand, traffic isn’t going to go away but they’re trying to manage it to the best of their ability. He advises fans to enjoy the beautiful campus and tailgates and try to cooperate the best you can when leaving campus.
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14th ranked LSU hosts McNeese State on Saturday night to begin year number eleven for Les Miles as the head coach of the Fighting Tigers. Miles is anticipating big things from his team during 2015
There are a few college football analysts who believe the Tigers can be one of the four teams that reaches college football playoffs. Miles says it’s nice to be recognized as one of the top teams in the country and the players believe they can compete with anyone
McNeese State football coach Matt Viator says his team understands they have a huge challenge in front of them…
The Cowboys nearly upset Nebraska in Lincoln last year, but Viator says playing in Death Valley will test his team even more