Gasbuddy.com says the price at the pump is now below the $2 mark at $1.99 for a gallon of regular. Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski doesn’t know just how low gas prices will go, but he feels they’ll continue to fall through the rest of the year. He says today’s prices are a far cry from 2014…:
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He says there are several stations in the West Monroe area have regular gas prices as low as $1.67.

Governor Bobby Jindal raised $350,000 during a campaign fundraiser in New Orleans Thursday. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this shows Jindal is still able to get money from supporters in Louisiana despite mix reviews about his debate performance…:
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Jindal says they are formally filing to run in the South Carolina primary today.

The US House voted today to defund Planned Parenthood for one year. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany says he decided to co-author the bill after controversial videos surfaced of alleged Planned Parenthood leaders discussing the sale of fetuses. He says investigations are underway into the group’s practices and the public deserves to know the truth…:
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Also passed by the US House is a bill that would establish criminal penalties on medical personnel who do not aid an infant born alive after an attempted abortion.

LSU says they will be offering discounted bottles of water inside Tiger Stadium tomorrow afternoon as the temperature is forecast to be in the 90s at the 2:30 kickoff. They are urging fans attending the Auburn game to stay hydrated throughout the day and ask for medical assistance if you need it.