The American Automobile Association says gas prices in Louisiana are the lowest they’ve been in four years. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.88. He says you can blame supply and demand…:
CUT 7 (11) “$81 a barrel”
He says the prices will continue to fall heading into the Holidays.

LSU fans had a lot of fun storming the field on Saturday night after the thrilling victory over an undefeated top 5 Ole Miss team, but crews are now working to fix the damage. Assistant Sports Turf Manager Hunter Sexton says it wasn’t nearly as bad as they thought it would be…:
CUT 9 (08) “from us”
Athletic Director Joe Alleva issued a statement today asking fans to celebrate LSU victories at their seat going forward, and not on the field.

Sasol has been given the final OK to go ahead with it’s massive petrochemical project in Calcasieu Parish near their existing site in Westlake. Governor Bobby Jindal says they estimate the project will create an additional 5,000 construction jobs and nearly 2,400 indirect jobs. He says this is proof Louisiana is open for business…:
CUT 4 (09) “Louisiana can compete”
He says this investment could turn into a $22 billion dollar venture if a proposed gas-to-liquids plant is also built.

In the 5th Congressional District race, Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo picked up two more endorsements. The only Democrat in the race announced he’s got support from Amite State Representative John Bel Edwards, who has announced he’ll seek the office of the Governor in 2015 — and Marksville Representative Robert Johnson. A new Glascock poll shows the incumbent Vance McAllister wouldn’t even make the runoff if the election were held today.