Prices at the pump continue to rise. Gregg Laskowski with GasBuddy-dot-com says the national average for a gallon of gas is up three-cents since last week. He says Louisiana is seeing similar price increases, as the statewide average is nearing two-dollars for a gallon of regular gasoline…:
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But he says Louisiana’s statewide average is 36 cents lower than it was at the same time last year.

Investigators from Iberville Parish are in Humble, Texas today to find out more information about the woman who was found dead under I-10 near Whiskey Bay. Sheriff Brett Stassi says the body of 28-year-old Elizabeth Ferrell of Humble was discovered by a fisherman over the weekend…:
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There is the chance of an 11 percent reduction in retail food inspectors if lawmakers approve of the governor’s proposed budget for next fiscal year. Department of Health and Hospital spokesperson Bob Johannessen says this means they would not be able to check out as many grocery stores and restaurants as they are now….:

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He says this could impact people’s health and hurt tourism in Louisiana because we’re known for our great food.

A state Senate panel advanced a measure known as the Raise the Age bill on Monday. Louisiana is currently one of nine states that charges a 17-year-old as an adult, but this proposal, approved unanimously in the upper chamber committee room, raises the age to 18. The bill now goes to the full Senate for approval.