Louisiana could see some snow, ice or sleet on Friday. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Keim says we’ll see rain across south Louisiana and it will be much colder today than yesterday.

Drivers can expect to pay more at the pump this year, as GasBuddy forecasts the highest prices in three years. Senior Petroleum Analyst Greg Laskowski says right now the statewide average is $2.16, which is about 40-cents higher than a year ago and he expects to see a spike later this winter and spring.
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Laskowski expects prices to peak in May or June and the yearly average is expected to be 36-cents higher.

Water systems across Louisiana are increasing fees to help with increased state inspections. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says there’s always been a fee to pay for state inspections, but the legislature and governor agreed to increase the fee by another 75-cents per month starting in January, because health risks are getting higher…
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Guidry hopes keeping up with our water systems will prevent another disaster like the poor drinking water currently in St. Joseph.

Hyundai Glovis announces they’ll hire 150 workers to work on vehicles that need accessories at the old General Motors plant in Shreveport. This is not related to Elio Motors, who leased part of the plant in the hopes of one day producing a fuel-efficient three-wheel vehicle.