The Department of Children and Family Services announces changes to the food assistance program to encourage able-bodied recipients without children to move into the workforce. Jeff Palermo reports…

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State Police say a two vehicle crash in Concordia Parish has killed three Vidalia residents. They 49-year-old Richard Stewart lost control of his truck and and crossed the centerline of the roadway into the path of an 18-wheeler. Despite evasive actions, the vehicles collided. Stewart and two passengers, 17-year-old Vera Stewart and 15-year-old George Stewart, were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash investigation is ongoing.

Although we’ve been told gas prices would drop during the fall, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has gone up a few pennies over the week to $2.03 according to the American Automobile Association. Triple-A Fuel Analyst Don Redman says this slight uptick in the price per gallon is typical during this time of year.

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Redman says refineries shutting down for maintenance is putting a little dent in the supply of gasoline.

The 2015 Angola Prison Rodeo gets underway Sunday at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Tickets are just $15 each and can be purchased online at angolarodeo-dot-com or by calling (225) 655-2030. Cain says proceeds from the event are put to good use…

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The event, which includes arts and crafts, food, and more, draws more than 70,000 spectators to the prison annually.