We’re all painfully aware of the rise in prices at the pump. Now get ready for bigger bills at the grocery store too. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Shreveport Police have charged 18-year-old Shamichael Pearson with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Huntington High Student and basketball star Devin Meyers. Sgt. Angie Willhite says the two had an ongoing dispute that tragically ended in violence. She credits the public for their assistance in helping them to make a quick arrest.

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New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard has introduced a bill for the next session to remove both Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day as legal holidays. With all of the major financial, educational, and environmental issues facing the state, why should legislators focus on holidays? Willard believes the Legislature can deal with both. He says he has other bills that focus on innovation, workforce development, and business recruitment, but this was something he could not ignore.

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If Marrero Senator Patrick Connick has his way, single-use plastic bags at retailers will no longer be allowed in Louisiana in an effort to reduce the ever-growing trash problem. Connick says he’s tired of seeing plastic bags on the side of roads and he’s introduced legislation.

Cut 12 (10) “…if possible”

The upcoming legislative session begins on March 14th.

Shreveport Police make an arrest in the shooting death of 17-year-old Devin Myers, a basketball standout at the city’s Huntington High School. Myers was gunned down this week right in his own front yard. SPD spokesperson Sgt. Angie Wilhite says investigators talked with witnesses and obtained surveillance footage quickly after the Thursday shooting….:

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Gasoline prices have jumped another 15-cents a gallon from yesterday; bringing the statewide average price of regular gas to $3.63-a-gallon. Diesel surpassed $4 many days ago, and state Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says that will certainly lead to higher grocery costs too…:

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New Orleans lawmaker Matthew Willard wants Louisiana to address its past to improve its future. David Grubb has more…:

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Another New Orleans area legislator wants to ban single-use plastic shopping bags, like we are given at almost everywhere we shop. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says they’re a huge part of our statewide litter problem. His bill would forbid them and place fines on retailers using them.

The rising price for gasoline will mean higher prices at the grocery store. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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Today’s COVID numbers from the state Department of Health; just 332 new cases of coronavirus are reported by LDH today. 368 people are in the hospital with virus symptoms. Over 75-percent of them are not fully vaxxed. LDH also reports 48 new virus-related deaths.

Shreveport Police have charged 18-year-old Shamichael Pearson in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Huntington High basketball standout Devin Meyers. Myers was found shot to death in his own front yard. SPD spokesperson Sgt. Angie Wilhite says the public was very helpful in them making a fast arrest…:

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Pearson faces 2^nd-degree murder charges and is in the city jail.

A Marrero lawmaker files a bill to do away with plastic shopping bags. Senator Patrick Connick wants to impose fines of $100 to $500 for using them. He says we should use reusable bags instead. Connick says other states have done this successfully and it’s time for Louisiana to follow suit…:

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Connicks’s bill is one of hundreds lawmakers will consider when the legislature convenes its regular session, starting March 14^th.

New Orleans lawmaker Matthew Willard wants Louisiana to address its past to improve its future. David Grubb has more…:

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An alert fisherman on Whiskey Bay in Iberville Parish is credited with saving a man who fell over the side of Interstate 10; plummeting over 16 feet into the water below. The man had pulled over with car trouble and was checking it out when his vehicle was hit by a passing big rig. The collision tossed him over the railing. He was injured, but will be OK.

Gasoline prices shot up ANOTHER 15-cents-a-gallon yesterday; now at a statewide average of $3.63 for regular. Diesel fuel is already past $4. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says higher fuel cost for trucks translates into higher prices for groceries. He expects many Louisiana families will be forced to make adjustments…:

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Strain says many may want to consider growing some of their own produce to help with food costs.

A Marrero state lawmaker wants to outlaw single use plastic bags at retail stores. Senator Patrick Connick says they make up a LOT of trash seen on highways and his bill would mandate stores no longer use them. He says reusable carryout bags are better…:

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His bill would impose fines of from $100 to $500 for offenders.

Triple-A reports another large jump in gas prices as the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline shot up 15-cents from yesterday to $3.63. The price for a gallon of diesel gasoline has surpassed four dollars. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says not only is the price at the pump skyrocketing so will the cost of fertilizer because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Shreveport Police have arrested 18-year-old Shamichael Pearson in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Huntington High Student Devin Meyers. Shreveport Police Sgt Angie Willhite says they were able to execute a search warrant on Pearson’s residence and located the murder weapon they believed was used to shoot Meyers at least five times in his back after an ongoing dispute between the two.

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New Orleans State Representative Matthew Willard is introducing a bill at the next session to remove both Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day as legal holidays. Over the last few years, the efforts to remove symbols, statues, and other honors for Confederates have intensified. Willard expects pushback from his colleagues but believes that the state cannot move forward for all of its citizens while holding on to a shameful past.

Cut 10 (12) “…back in history.”

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If Marrero Senator Patrick Connick has his way single-use plastic bags at retailers will no longer be allowed in Louisiana in an effort to reduce the ever-growing trash problem in Louisiana. Connick says he’s tired of seeing plastic bags littering the state and he’s introducing legislation.

Cut 12 (11) “…if possible”

The upcoming legislative session begins March 14th.

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Shreveport Police have arrested 18-year-old Shamichael Pearson in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Huntington High Student Devin Meyers. As for a motive Shreveport Police Sgt Angie Willhite says investigators say the two had an ongoing dispute.

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Bond for Pearson is set at $350-thousand.

New Orleans State Representative Matthew Willard was shocked to find out the state still had two officially recognized holidays honoring the Confederacy on the books. Now he is introducing a bill at the next session to remove both Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day as legal holidays.

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The rising price for gasoline will mean higher prices at the grocery store. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The state reports another decline is COVID hospitalizations today, 368 are battling COVID in Louisiana hospitals that’s a decline of 26 from the previous day.

On Thursday, we reported on a reduction in flights in and out of Alexandria International Airport, due to a shortage of pilots. What is to be done about the problem? AEX executive director Sandra McQuain says there IS a plan underway to get more people into the cockpit.

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The state will transfer more than 600 people currently serving time at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola to the Allen Correctional Center in Kinder due to a major staffing shortage. In all, 602 inmates, or about 12 percent of Angola’s current population of 5100, will be moved. Department of Corrections Undersecretary Thomas Bickham said efforts to attract staff have failed to yield results.

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Triple-A reports another large jump in gas prices as the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline shot up 15-cents from yesterday to $3.63. The price for a gallon of diesel gasoline has surpassed four dollars. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the rising price for fuel will lead to higher prices for groceries as well.

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Strain also expects more family gardens in an effort to save a few bucks at the grocery store.

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Shreveport Police have arrested 18-year-old Shamichael Pearson in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Huntington High Student Devin Meyers. Shreveport Police Sgt Angie Willhite says investigators were able to talk with witnesses and obtain surveillance footage quickly after the Wednesday shooting.

Cut 6 (11) “…a $350-thousand.”