A barrel of oil is going for just 37-dollars on the New York Mercantile Exchange, so what could we expect in the New Year? Some are worried that oil prices could approach 20-dollars in 2016, but executive director at LSU’s Center for Energy Studies David Dismuke’s  says if it does reach that level, it won’t be for long.

cut 7 (10) “for awhile”

Saturday night’s PowerBall jackpot has reached $335 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says when the jackpots rise, more people want to play Powerball…

cut 4 (09) “play responsibly”

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

The Smoking Cessation Trust is offering tips to help Louisiana smokers quit 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…

cut 11 (11) “6346”

The US Army Corps of Engineers is preparing to possibly open the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish next weekend because of high river levels on the Mississippi River. Corps spokesperson Ricky Boyett says if they open the spillway, it will help to take pressure off of the levee system and allow water to flow out of harm’s way…

cut 14 (06) “Lake Ponchatrain”