The spike in crude oil prices in the wake of the fighting in Iran has led to a spike in gas prices. Here in Louisiana, regular unleaded is now averaging $2.65 a gallon, up a dime in just 24 hours. Gasbuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan is more concerned about diesel prices, because the supply of diesel is tighter than that of regular gasoline.

Cut 7 (12) “…US economy.”

Governor Landry’s re-election campaign announced its has almost 11-million dollars in cash on hand and raised more than seven million dollars throughout the year. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat….

Cut 12 (13) “…raise it’

Landry is up for re-election next year.

Last year, Senate President Cameron Henry convened a task force on power. Now, we’re learning some of that task force’s findings. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

More than 40 animals died in a livestock barn fire in the town of Scott in Lafayette Parish. Firefighters were called to the scene last night at around 10 PM. Twenty-five rabbits and 18 chickens died in the blaze.

And the state fire marshal’s office is investigating a blaze that killed two people in Mamou. Still waiting on additional details.

A big jump in gas prices overnight some stations increased prices by more than 10 cents. Gasbuddy dot com’s Patrick DeHaan says there are two factors that led to the sudden increase. The conflict with Iran and the seasonal change from winter grade gasoline to summer. He’s optimistic prices will peak soon and then come back down slowly…

Cut 8 (11) “..in Iran.”

Jeff Landry’s re-election campaign reported today that the governor has almost eleven-million dollars in cash on hand. The election is next year and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that amount of cash could prevent a strong candidate from challenging Landry…

Cut 13 (14) “….the tax burdens’

The governor is making an announcement at this hour on how the state will be in a better position to land sought-after economic development projects.

Work continues in Shreveport to fix a ruptured water main that’s resulted in low water pressure in some areas and the entire city under a boil water advisory. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is optimistic the repairs will be completed by Friday…

Cut 10 (10) “…to fix”

The water main that broke was installed in 1979.

Meta and Amazon are building large data centers in north Louisiana and there’s a concern it will mean higher power costs for everyone, because these facilities need a lot of energy to run. Senate President Cameron Henry says there is a task force looking at the situation…

Cut 5 (13) “…who adjusts those”

A citywide boil advisory remains in effect for Shreveport after a water main ruptured last weekend. It could last through this weekend as specialized equipment is needed to temporarily bypass the damaged pipe. Mayor Tom Arceneaux tells residents they are working around the clock to restore the water pressure.

Cut 9 (08)  “…simply.”

The ruptured water main is under water in Cross Lake.

We’re learning some of the findings of the task force on energy created last year by Senate President Cameron Henry. He says among them is that when power companies upgrade their plants for things like data centers, customers foot part of the bill, while the utility companies reap the benefits.

Cut 4 (13) “…on that investment.”

The spike in crude oil prices in the wake of the fighting in Iran has led to a spike in gas prices. Here in Louisiana, regular unleaded is now averaging $2.65 a gallon, up a dime in just 24 hours. Gasbuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan is more concerned about diesel prices, because the supply of diesel is tighter than that of regular gasoline.

Cut 7 (12) “…US economy.”

Governor Landry’s re-election campaign says in a filing with the Louisiana Board of Ethics that it ended 2025 with almost 11-million dollars in cash-on-hand. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says he’s not surprised.

Cut 11 (14) “…he’ll raise it.”

Did you notice the big jump in gas prices overnight? Patrick DeHaan with gas-buddy-dot-com is not expecting the price of regular gasoline to keep skyrocketing, but diesel prices may even go higher, because there is a low supply of diesel…

cut 7 (12) “….US economy”

A citywide boil advisory remains in effect for Shreveport after a water main ruptured over the weekend. The boil advisory could last through the weekend as specialized equipment is needed to establish a temporary fix, which is to bypass the damaged pipe. Mayor Tom Arceneaux crews are working around the clock…

Cut 9 (08)  “…simply.”

The water main that broke was installed in 1979 and it is under water in Cross Lake.

The 2026 legislative session begins next week and there are several bills that would give local governments the ability to decide if carbon capture projects can happen in their area. Andre Champagne reports.

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After 43 years with the LSU system, the last eight serving as the chancellor for LSU-Alexandria, chancellor Paul Coreil is retiring. Coriel tried to retire after 30 years at the LSU Ag Center, and he believes this time the retirement will stick…

Cut 12 (07) “…going to have”

Coreil will retire at the end of the academic year.

In the wake of the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran, the price of crude oil has skyrocketed, and that’s leading to a spike in gas prices. According to Gasbuddy.com, gas prices are about a dime higher than yesterday as the statewide average is at $2.65. Gasbuddy petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan does not expect the prices will continue to skyrocket.

Cut 6 (07) “…everyday.”

Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says this is why America needs to continue to rely less on international oil and gas supplies.

Cut 14 (11) “…will do that.”

Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is located at the southern end of the Persian Gulf, has been significantly disrupted. Twenty-percent of the world’s oil supply passes through that strait.

We’re learning some findings from a task force on energy created last year by Senate President Cameron Henry. It comes amid a string of data centers, including Meta and Amazon, coming to Louisiana. Henry says while those data centers certainly create jobs and economic impact, they can also drain resources. 

Cut 3 (11) “…businesses as well.”

Henry says the task force found that utility companies pass the costs of upgrading their systems onto their customers while getting a ten-percent return on their investment from that money.

A New Orleans Democrat files a bill that would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana. Weed is legal in 24 states, and Representative Candace Newell believes Louisiana should join that growing list.

Cut 5 (12) “…to sustain ourself.”

A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana, but only at a few locations. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell’s legislation would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana by businesses that have a license to dispense medical marijuana, but the recreational weed must be sold at a separate location.

Cut 4 (07) “…recreational can work.” 

Among the hot-button topics in this year’s session is carbon capture – the process of capturing carbon emissions from factories. It’s often paired with sequestration, which involves storing those carbon emissions underground. House Speaker Phillip Devillier is among its supporters.

Cut 9 (10)  “…it safely there.”

DeVillier says he has an open door to listen to concerns people have about it.

Crude Oil prices have surged since the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran began. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says it’s another example of why domestic energy production is so important.

Cut 15 (11) “…down the road.”

LSU-Alexandria Chancellor Dr. Philip Coreil has announced his retirement at the end of the current academic year. Coriel says the one accomplishment that stands out to him the most is rebranding the school to utilize the same colors, fonts and styles as those of the flagship campus in Baton Rouge.

Cut 11 (14) “…State of Louisiana.”

Soon afterwards, all other schools in the LSU system followed suit.

Gas prices are climbing in Louisiana. Yesterday the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.57 and today it’s $2.71. Crude Oil prices surged above 70 dollars a barrel since the strikes on Iran began. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says it’s not a surprise to see the market respond like this.

Cut 13 (08)  “…more than that.”

Three Northwest Louisiana men have been arrested and accused of online child exploitation. The arrests of 35-year-old Edwin Roberts II, 24-year-old Garret Godejohn, and 35-year-old David Lee Clark are a result of a joint operation hosted by the Natchitoches Parish Sherriff’s Office to identify and arrest those seeking children on online platforms for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigations, the Shreveport Police, and the Sheriffs’ Offices of Bossier, Ouachita, and Webster Parishes were part of the operation.

Recreational marijuana will be legal in Louisiana if New Orleans Representative Candace Newell’s bill passes in the upcoming legislative session that begins Monday. Newell believes Louisiana should join the 24 other states that have legalized recreational use so the state could benefit from the tax revenue that could be gained, but she is not optimistic her bill will pass.

Cut 6 (10) “…get 53 yes’s.”

Maybe the hottest issue to be debated in the session that begins on Monday is Carbon Capture. Senate President Cameron Henry says the oil and gas industry is a major economic driver for the state, and local governments need to keep that in mind when navigating the issue.

Cut 8 (13) “…chased one away.”

A bill that would allow the sale of recreational marijuana has been filed for the upcoming legislative session. Recreational weed is legal in 24 states and bill sponsor, New Orleans Representative Candace Newell believes Louisiana should join that growing list and benefit from the tax revenue that can be gained from the sale of marijuana.

Cut 5 (12) “…to sustain ourself.”

Carbon Capture is expected to be a hot topic in the upcoming session. House Speaker, Phillip Devillier supports carbon capture.

Cut 9 (10)  “…it safely there.”

DeVillier acknowledges people have concerns about carbon capture, and he says he has an open door to listen to those concerns.

The chancellor of LSU-Alexandria announces his retirement. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Crude oil prices are up, above 70 dollars a barrel since strikes on Iran began. The next Gulf lease sale is scheduled for next week and Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says this latest conflict in the Middle East is another example on why domestic energy production is so important.

Cut 15 (11) “…down the road.”

Crude Oil prices are above 70 dollars a barrel since strikes on Iran began. Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is located at the southern end of the Persian Gulf, has been significantly disrupted. Twenty percent of the world’s oil supply passes through that strait. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says this is why America needs to continue to rely less on international oil and gas supplies.

Cut 14 (11) “…will do that.”

More than 40 animals died in a barn fire last night in Scott. The fire destroyed the metal barn. When the Scott Fire Department crews arrived, the barn was fully engulfed in flames and threatening nearby homes but was brought under control in 10 minutes. According to Fire investigators, the cause of the fire was ordinary combustibles placed too close to a heat source. No firefighters or civilians were injured.

A new legislative session is now less than a week away, and one of the big issues lawmakers will be tackling is carbon capture. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana, but only at a few locations. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell’s legislation would allow for the sale by businesses that already have a license to dispense medical marijuana, but the recreational weed must be sold at a separate location.

Cut 4 (07) “…recreational can work.” 

Crude Oil prices surged above 70 dollars a barrel since the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran began. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux says it’s not a surprise to see the market respond like this.

Cut 13 (08)  “…more than that.”

Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is located at the southern end of the Persian Gulf, has been significantly disrupted. Twenty percent of the world’s oil supply passes through that strait.

The chancellor of LSU-Alexandria announced his retirement. After 43 years in the LSU system, Dr. Paul Coreil will retire at the end of this academic year. The 70-year-old says the 13 years he spent in Alexandria, the last eight of which were as LSU-A’s chancellor, have been the best years of his career.

Cut 10 (07) “…an LSU position.”

An effort to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use will be up for debate in the legislative session that begins next week. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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One of the big issues in the upcoming session will be Carbon capture. Senate President Cameron Henry acknowledges that it’s a hot-button issue relating to the oil and gas industry.

Cut 7 (06) “…medium to it.”

House Speaker Phillip DeVillier supports carbon capture and has seen it done safely in Texas, but he acknowledges it’s something people are concerned about.