Sasol says it will delay a decision on whether or not it will make the final announced investment into the proposed gas-to-liquids plant in southwest Louisiana. LSU Center for Energy Studies Executive Director David Dismukes says this decision is reflective of the entire industry starting to re-evaluate its thinking..:
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The company says they are working on a plan to conserve money in the wake of falling oil prices.

Slidell Police say a man is behind bars accused of breaking into someone’s home to rob it, but passing out drunk on the couch. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says the homeowner called police around 5:30 this morning and responding officers found 31-year-old Sharrod McCullum sound asleep in the living room…:
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McCullum faces one count of simple burglary and one count of criminal damage.

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has agreed to a meeting with two civil rights leaders in the aftermath of reports that Scalise spoke to a group of white supremacists in 2002. Eric Gill has more…:
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Tonight’s Powerball drawing is up to $261 million dollars according to the American Automobile Association.