Gas-buddy-dot-com says be prepared to pay more for gasoline this year. Senior Petroleum Analyst Greg Laskowski says the price hike is predominantly, because of OPEC’s decision to cut back on production…
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Laskowski expects prices to peak in May or June and the yearly average is expected to be 36-cents higher.

There will soon be more Dunkin Donut shops in Louisiana thanks to Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who has partnered with the popular doughnut and coffee franchise. Marketing manager with Dunkin’ Donuts in Louisiana, Erin Sheeran, says the company wanted to connect with the people of New Orleans and the rest of the state in a special way….
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With Brees’ backing, nearly 70 Dunkin Donut shops will open in the coming years.

Water systems around the state are increasing fees this month to help with an uptick in inspections…
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The National Weather Service says winter precipitation is likely to impact some portions of the state on Friday. Forecasters say we could see a snow and sleet mix north of I-20.

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.

Louisiana’s Congressional delegation is ready to get to work in 2017. Members were sworn in yesterday. US Representative Ralph Abraham from Richland Parish says he looks to get the state’s energy industry rolling again….
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Abraham anticipates health care and securing the borders will be major topics during 2017.

January is known by lawyers and family therapists as divorce month as we tend to see married couples file for a permanent break-up. Doctor Eileen Palace of New Orleans says the holiday season can rupture a strained relationship….
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Palace advises couples to be tolerant of the issues that there spouses are dealing with during difficult times.

Another cold snap is heading our way and it has a potential to bring us some snow. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Hyundai Glovis announces they will employ 150 workers at the old General Motors plant in Shreveport. Workers there will outfit imported vehicles with equipment and exterior upgrades. The average salary for those working at this facility, will receive 32-thousand dollars a year plus benefits. They anticipate Hyundai Glovis will bring an additional 250 indirect jobs to the area.

While December sees the most engagements, psychologists say more couples get divorced in January than any other month. Don Molino has more…
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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the rates for Workers’ Compensation policies have fallen for a fourth year in a row. Donelon credits a drastic imporvement workplace safety….
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Donelon says lower workers compensation rates means more dollars for businesses to expand and add workforce.

Louisiana’s congressional delegation is gearing up to tackle some big issues in the 115th United States Congress. Congressman Ralph Abraham was sworn in Tuesday for his second term representing northeast and central Louisiana. He says a big priority for his district will be creating and protecting jobs in agriculture….
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Newly elected Congressman Mike Johnson says rebuilding and strengthening the military is a key issue. He says it’s vital for the people in his district….
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The National Weather Service has determined it was a tornado that was responsible for damage in Beauregard Parish on Monday. Some residents in the town of Singer have reported roof and other property damage.

A new Congress has convened and Louisiana’s congressional delegation features three new members. Former state representative Mike Johnson now represents the 4th Congressional District. Johnson says he’s looking forward to rolling back regulations on businesses…
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Republicans Clay Higgins and John Kennedy are the other two new members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation.

Workers compensation rates are continuing a downward trajectory in Louisiana, as the Department of Insurance announces a statewide rate decrease of nearly 10-percent. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says this is good news for Louisiana businesses…
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Donelon says rates have seen a cumulative drop of 34-percent over the last 10 years.

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.

January has been dubbed as “Divorce Month” by lawyers and family therapists. Doctor Eileen Palace from New Orleans says the holidays bring a lot of stress, which could lead to depression in women and irrability in men, which can lead to a break-up. She says it’s important to be tolerant to other people’s issues and not take it personally….
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We are keeping an eye on a weather system that has the potential of bringing snow to some parts of our state on Friday. Right now the national weather service is calling for a slight chance of snow in north and central Louisiana and rain for south Louisiana that day. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the entire state should monitor this system because things could change quickly…
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The holidays aren’t always the most wonderful time of the year, which is why more couples get divorced in January than any other month. That’s according to New Orleans marriage and family therapist Dr. Eileen Palace, who says the holidays can put added strain on relationships…
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She says that’s why January has been dubbed as “divorce month” by lawyers and family psychologists.

Healthcare and immigration are expected to be big issues for Louisiana’s congressional delegation this year. Halen Doughty has more…
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KTBS-TV in Shreveport reports Hyundai Glovis is planning to hire between 150 to 400 workers to assemble bumpers at the closed General Motors plant in Shreveport. No indication on when the company will hire. 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.