The statewide average price for regular gasoline is up another two cents from yesterday to $4.15 a gallon. That daily increase is not as big as we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks. Triple-A says the statewide average for a gallon of diesel is now five dollars.

A new survey by Triple-A finds that 59-percent of Americans will make lifestyle changes with gas prices at a record high. David Grubb has more:
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Temperatures are in the low 50s across north Louisiana this morning, but there’s the chance for a light snowfall later today across the state’s northern parishes. National Weather Service Meteorologist Armani Cassel says up to an inch of snow is possible…
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The rest of the state will see rain today and colder temperatures after the front moves through.

Will lawmakers attempt to override the veto by Governor John Bel Edwards of their Congressional District map, which has one majority-minority district? La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Senate Governmental Affairs Chairwoman Sharon Hewitt is pushing for one…
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It will take a two-thirds vote in the House and Senate in order to override the governor’s veto.

With gas prices over 4-dollars a gallon, 59-percent of Americans say they will make lifestyle changes. That’s according to Triple-A. Spokesperson Don Redman …
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Redman says 18 to 34 year-olds are almost three times as likely as those 35 and over to consider carpooling. Those 35 and older are more likely to reduce shopping or dining out.

After beating Missouri 76-68 in the SEC Tournament yesterday, Coach Will Wade was asked about the Notice of Allegations the school has received involving the men’s basketball program. Wade says they are focused on playing basketball…
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LSU faces Arkansas at 1:30 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tourney.

Now that Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed the U.S. House district map passed by the Legislature, what is the next step for lawmakers? Especially the Republican majority? “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says House & Senate members have two options: draw up a new map or override the Governor…:
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If a majority of both chambers vote for a veto override session, the regular session which starts on, Monday would likely be suspended in order to hold an override session.

A strong cold front moves through the state today bringing the state much-needed rain and the possibility of light snow in the northern parishes. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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High temperatures tomorrow will be in the 50s, morning lows on Sunday will get below freezing.

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped up another two cents from yesterday to $4.15. That’s according to Triple-A. Fuel analyst Don Redman advises drivers not to let the gas light come on, so fill up before you get below a quarter of a tank…
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Redman says AAA’s latest survey has found that 59-percent of Americans will make lifestyle changes now that gas prices are above four dollars a gallon.

A bill filed for the legislative session that starts Monday would set up the legal framework to allow offshore wind leasing in state waters. The author of House Bill 165, Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue says wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico could have its advantages.
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Zeringue sees wind energy in the gulf as a compliment to the oil and gas industry.

After a week of warm temps and sunny skies, prepare for a drastic change. Brooke Thorington has more
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Also, don’t forget to change your clock when you go to bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time Starts at 2 AM Sunday morning.

Sunday is also Selection Sunday, one of the biggest days of the year for college basketball. LSU men’s and women’s basketball will be in the NCAA Tournament, trying to join them, Louisiana Tech, UNO, Southeastern, Nicholls and Grambling.

The statewide average price for regular gasoline is up another two cents from yesterday to $4.15 a gallon. That daily increase is not as big as we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks. Triple-A says the statewide average for a gallon of diesel is now five dollars.

Now that Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed the U.S. House district map passed by the Legislature, what’s next for lawmakers? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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The legislative session begins on Monday and Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue has a bill that would set up the legal framework for the establishment of offshore wind farms in state waters off the coast of Louisiana. Zeringue says he’s a supporter of the oil and gas industry, but wind energy can serve as a compliment…
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But Zeringue says we are still several years away before turbines are spinning in the Gulf of Mexico.

There’s a possibility of snow north of I-20 today…
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That’s National Weather Service Meteorologist Armani Cassel who says there’s a winter weather advisory in effect until midnight for the northern parishes. A strong cold front hits the state today that will bring colder temperatures for the weekend.

Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed the proposed Congressional district map approved by the state Legislature because it does not have two majority-minority districts. Michelle Southern has more…
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It looks like Louisiana will not receive any additional dollars for hurricane recovery from hurricanes Laura and Delta. A federal spending plan unveiled yesterday does not include any more disaster relief. Congress appropriated 600-million dollars last year, but Governor Edwards says the state needed at least another 400-million dollars for southwest Louisiana.

The White House says the Biden Administration is not doing anything to hold down production of oil and gas in the United States and point the nine-thousand leases that are not in operation. But Senator Bill Cassidy says energy production is more than just drilling a well and the President has policies in place that make it difficult to ramp up production…
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Congressman Troy Carter says the federal government is appropriating three million dollars to build a new athletic stadium in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Carter says the project would create a first-of-its-kind facility that would primarily serve public schools in eastern New Orleans..
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Carter says there’s also another three million dollars to renovate Woldenberg Park.

Gas prices rose another ten cents from yesterday setting a new record high of $4.13 a gallon for regular gasoline today. According to Triple-A, the price at the pump has jumped 90-cents in the last month.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation react to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s claim the President is doing nothing to hamper U.S. oil & gas production.
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Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed the Congressional district map approved by the Louisiana Legislature. Edwards says the map should include a second majority African American district because Black voters make up nearly a third of the state’s population. But the governor is allowing the new House and Senate district maps to become law without his approval. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…
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With gas prices over four dollars a gallon and rising, there are some considering whether they should buy an electric vehicle the next time they are in the market to buy a car. Tyler Herrmann, co-coordinator at Louisiana Clean Fuels, says one of the major advantages of electric cars is that filling up the tank takes place at home…
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