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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Funeral services for Sunset Police Sergeant Henry Nelson will take place Saturday at Zion Traveler’s Church in Sunset. Sgt. Nelson was shot and killed in the line of duty responding to domestic disturbance that also claimed the life of Shameka Johnson. Harrison Lee Wiley faces murder and other charges involved with the incident. Funeral services will begin at 11AM and burial in the church cemetary will follow.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs through Monday. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says says retailers across the state look forward to this holiday every single year…

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With hunting season beginning, Payton says many Louisiana sportsman are eager to buy new hunting supplies free of state and local sales taxes.

The Annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival takes place this weekend in Morgan City, amidst troubling times for both industries. LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott doesn’t think the outlook for shrimp industry is very bright. On average, Louisiana shrimpers are only getting about $1.30 a pound for their catch 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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But Scott says there are indicators for a recovery in the oil and gas industry over the next couple of years.