The parishes along the Louisiana-Arkansas border are under a winter storm warning thru most of tomorrow as a significant snowfall is expected. Marty Mayeaux, with the National Weather Service, says they are expecting more than a light dusting…:
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Several parishes along I-20 and to the south of the interstate are under a winter weather advisory. Mayeaux says the road conditions along I-20 will be even worse that it has been the last couple of days.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has reached $2.15 cents, a two cent jump from the day before. American Automobile Association fuel analyst Don Redman says gas prices have been on the rise for a month and it’s not a surprise…:
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The statewide average a month ago was a $1.88.

The Board of Regents approved a plan which would create a uniform policy for Louisiana’s colleges in how they deal with sexual assault claims. Higher education commissioner Joe Wallo says higher ed institutions have to develop a protocol to follow when someone comes forward with a sexual assault allegation…:
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Wallo says colleges must work with local law enforcement on response efforts and also ban retaliation against someone who files a sexual misconduct complaint.

Viking Cruises announces a major venture to begin offering trips along the Mississippi River from the Port of New Orleans. The plan is to have the operation going by 2017 when two boats launch per year which take passengers on a journey upriver from The Big Easy to St. James, East Baton Rouge, West Feliciana Parish and on up to Memphis, Tennessee and Minnesota. The move means hundreds of jobs and a boost to the state’s tourism industry according to Governor Bobby Jindal.

A winter storm warning is in effect for parishes in Louisiana along the Arkansas border until 6pm Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Shreveport says snow accumulations could be as much as 4 inches. Winter weather advisories are also posted throughout the I-20 corridor to central Louisiana.

Gas prices keep going up as analysts projected as the statewide average is 2 cents higher than the day before at $2.15 a gallon. Don Redman with the American Automobile Association says we pay more at the pump when refineries make the switch from the winter blend of gasoline to the summer blend. He says union strikes at two Louisiana refineries are also factoring into the price, but it shouldn’t lead to large increases…:
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The statewide average a month ago was a $1.88.

The four candidates for governor were in Shreveport for a forum today and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne was the only candidate to come out in support of Common Core. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Dardenne’s stance on Common Core is not something that he took lightly..:
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Dardenne said, “Now is not the time for Louisiana to retreat.”

A Campti man was busted by ATC agents accused of operating an illegal bar out of his home. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says 42-year-old Robert Williams was caught selling beer and mixed drinks to people in his house. He says this type of illegal bar is called a good house..:
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Williams faces two charges of operating without alcohol permits.

Gas prices are going up the closer we get to spring. Don Redman with the American Automobile Association says we’re paying $2.15 cents a gallon which is up from $1.88 a month ago, but a return to $3.00 a gallon is not expected…:
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He says pump prices go up as refineries switch from the winter to summer blend gas.

Governor Bobby Jindal today along with Viking Cruises announce New Orleans would be the home-port for the cruse line’s first North American river cruise itineraries. The Mississippi River cruises will operate from from docking facilities near the French Quarter in New Orleans. Vikins new service will result in the creation of 416 new director jobs for Louisiana-based operations and vessel crews.

Winter storm advisories remain in effect for North Louisiana today, as the National Weather Service says there’s the potential for 4 inches of snow to fall in Northwest Louisiana after midnight. NWS-Shreveport meteorologist Mario Valverde says lower temperatures look to continue and interact with the moisture in the sky…:
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DOTD is urging people to stay off the roadways in frozen precipitation areas.

Congress today sent President Barack Obama legislation that would have approved the building of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. The White House sent a message that Mr. Obama vetoed the Republican bill. Lawmakers may try to override the veto but it’s not likely they have the 2/3rds majority votes to do so.

Gas prices have been on the rise for one month now. Jeff Palermo on the reasons why you are paying more at the pump…:
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Northwest Louisiana is bracing for yet another round of severe winter weather. There are 5 parishes in northwest Louisiana under a winter storm warning from midnight tonight through 6pm tomorrow for now up to 4 inches. Northeast Louisiana parishes could also see some snow and are under winter storm watches and advisories. State officials say if you must travel keep an extra flashlight in your vehicle and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.

Four gubernatorial candidates got together today in Shreveport and on the issue of Common Core, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is the only one who says he supports it. UL-Lafayette Political Science professor Pearson Cross says there are many leaders who do support the controversial education standards and Dardenne is likely keeping his mind and ears open on the issue…:
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Cross says this clearly separates Dardenne from the other candidates.

A man from Campti is in trouble because he was busted on social media bragging about charging people to enter his home where he was providing alcohol. State Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Troy Hebert says under cover agents went to 42-year-old Robert Williams house and paid to get in…:
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Hebert says you can’t charge people money to enter your house and sell beer.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for five Northwest Louisiana parishes through 6pm Wednesday with snow expected to fall up to 4 inches in some areas. Several parishes south of I-20 and into the Monroe area and Northeast Louisiana are under a winter weather advisory and winter storm watch. NWS-Shreveport meteorologist Mario Valverde says it doesn’t look like temperatures will get too far away from freezing to melt the ice…:
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Louisiana State Police say that’s when black ice on the road commonly appears which is the most dangerous type. If you’re in areas where frozen precipitation has fallen please don’t travel if you don’t have to.

As wintry conditions linger, DOTD says crews of over 1200 people have been working to address any affected bridges and roadways in these areas.

Gas prices were falling for months last year into the new year but they are slowing creeping back up. The American Automobile Association says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.15 cents which is up two cents from yesterday. The statewide average a month ago was a $1.88.

State Alcohol and Tobacco Control agents have arrested a Campti man for allegedly running an illegal bar out of his home. Eric Gill has more…:
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The four candidates for governor were in Shreveport for a forum today and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne was the only candidate to come out in support of Common Core. When asked about the education standards, Dardenne said, “Now is not the time for Louisiana to retreat.” UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this may be a good move for Dardenne right now…:

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Cross predicts that Common Core will be one of the bigger issues during this gubernatorial election.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a winter storm warning for Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Union and Webster Parishes as those areas could be looking at close to 4 inches of snow. Areas further east including Monday are under winter weather advisories and watches into tomorrow. The Department of Transportation says they’ve used 2500 gallons of de-icing liquid, over a million pounds of salt and say there is plenty left as crews address affected bridges and roadways.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has reached $2.15 cents, after jumping two cents from the previous day. American Automobile Association fuel analyst Don Redman says gas prices have been on the rise for a month and it’s not a surprise…:
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The statewide average a month ago was a $1.88.

Governor Bobby Jindal will be in New Orleans today to make an economic development announcement at the Port around 1:30.