On the New York Mercantile Exchange, a barrel of oil is going for just 37-dollars, so what could we expect in the new year? Some are concerned that oil prices could approach 20-dollars in 2016, but David Dismukes, executive director at LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, says if it does reach that level, it won’t last long…

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The motoring public enjoys the low oil prices, because it’s led to the lowest gas prices in nearly seven years.

The jackpot for Saturday night’s PowerBall drawing has climbed to $334 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says when jackpots rise, more and more people play Powerball…

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Saturday’s jackpot has a cash value of $205 million.

The Smoking Cessation Trust is offering tips to help Louisiana smokers kick the habit in 2016. Spokesperson Jim Pittman says feel free to contact the Smoking Cessation Trust to get more information and to see if you qualify for free treatment…

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Resident who began smoking before September 1, 1988 are eligible for free programs and services, including cessation medication, nicotine replacement therapy, and counseling.

High river levels on the Mississippi River has the US Army Corps of Engineers preparing to possibly open the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish next weekend. Corps spokesperson Ricky Boyett says if they open the Bonnet Carre, it takes the pressure off Louisiana’s levee system and allows water to flow out of harm’s way…

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Boyett says they are closely monitoring crest projections.