More people are expected to hit the road this Labor Day weekend than last year’s. American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman says the average price in Louisiana is $2.16 for a gallon of regular gasoline, a dollar lower than last year, and that’s spurring a lot of families to take vacations…

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It’s projected about 35 million Americans will be out traveling this weekend for the unofficial end of summer.

The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, even though both industries are struggling this year. But LSU Economist Dr. Loren 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…

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He doesn’t think the outlook for shrimp industry is as bright.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says with hunting season beginning, many Louisiana sportsmen are eager to buy new hunting supplies, free of state and local sales taxes…

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The sales tax holiday runs through Monday. For more info go to revenue-dot-louisiana-dot-gov-slash-secondamendment.

LSU football starts this weekend and there are a few traffic changes fans need to know about if you’re heading to Tiger Stadium this season. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says street parking is not allowed on Nicholson or Burbank due to safety concerns, but public parking will be allowed this year at University Recreation Fields along River Road….

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Contraflow after the games will no longer be used on Nicholson Drive.