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…

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But Scott says there are indicators for a recovery in the oil and gas industry over the next couple of years.

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….

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He says the average gas price in Louisiana is $2.16 for a gallon of regular gasoline, the lowest since 2004.

LSU football starts this weekend and there are a few traffic changes for fans to know about if you’re heading to the game. 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…

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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.