So far Louisiana, and the nation, has had a quiet flu season, but the state Department of Health and Hospitals says that’s about to change. DHH Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says influenza activity is increasing in other parts of the country and it’s only a matter of time before it hits Louisiana…:
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He says reported flu-like symptoms in the state are down 50-percent from this time last year.

A Lamborghini was found completely burned outside of H and O Investments in Baton Rouge this morning. The company, owned by David Mahler, was originally hired to move Confederate monuments in New Orleans, but backed down over death threats. Mahler’s attorney, Roy Maughan Jr, says his client is dealing with this the best way he can…:
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Maughan confirms the Lamborghini owned by Mahler was completely destroyed.

Gas prices are ridiculously low and are expected to fall even more. GasBuddy.com’s Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski says crude has plunged below $30 a barrel due to lifted Iran sanctions will puts more oil into an already flooded market. Laskoski says oil prices could drop even further…:
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He says Louisiana’s average price per gallon has fallen to $1.67.

In addition to huge acts like Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder, Jazzfest Producer Quint Davis says the Louisiana and New Orleans staple musicians, who have now become big names in their own right, will be featured this year as well…:
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The full lineup is online at nojazzfest.com.