Gas prices are about 10 cents higher now than they were this time last year. That’s according to Don Redman with AAA, who says prices will continue to climb as we get closer to Labor Day. He says refineries are struggling to keep up with record high demand.

Cut 4 (11) “a gallon”

The statewide average is about $2.08 a gallon.

Today will be Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie’s last day on the force, as he just announced his retirement. Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome calls Dabadie an honorable man.

Cut 6 (10) “law enforcement”

Broome has talked about firing Dabadie since she was elected, but civil service laws prevented her from doing so.

After being arrested five times for drunk driving, a Rayne man is now behind bars for a fatal hit and run in which alcohol is believed to be a factor. Acadia Parish Sheriff K. P. Gibson says 61-year-old Ricky Joyner was riding his bike on the side of the road when he was struck by 42-year-old Ivy Roger.

Cut 9 (08) “with assistance”

So far Roger has been charged with vehicular homicide, hit and run, and driving under suspension.

Deputies in Calcasieu Parish have closed a 2009 cold case, as 31-year-old Blake Russell has been arrested for the murder of 19-year-old Sierra Bouzigard. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says the two did not know each other, but the victim lived a risky lifestyle. But he says she did not deserve to die.

Cut 14 (07) “absolutely no reason”