State Police arrest two drug traffickers in Alexandria that were preparing to sell drugs to Mardi Gras revelers. Master Trooper Scott Moreau says authorities were alerted to suspicious activity of an aircraft at Alexandria International Airport. He says a K9 alerted officers to possible drugs on the plane…:
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37-year-old George Marshall of Gulf Shores and 40-year-old John Marshall of Grass Valley, California face two counts of possession with intent to distribute.

The 2015 King of the Houma Mardi Gras Krewe is in trouble again for breaking sex offender rules according to cops. 34-year-old Glynn Matherne had already been arrested for riding in a parade with a mask last year which sex offenders are banned from doing and now he’s been arrested for having a social media account — also against the sex offender law. He was forced to resign as king for this year’s parade.

The National Highway Safety Administration reports that fewer drunk drivers are on the road, but drug use while driving is rising. Eric Gill reports…:
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The price at the pump in Louisiana jumped another 2 cents overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.08 according to the American Automobile Association.