Gas prices continue to drop to numbers we haven’t seen in a little less than half a decade. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is $2.76. Senior Petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says they predict the price per gallon will drop another 5-10 cents before Turkey Day…:
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DeHaan says autumn prices typically drop because of the decrease in demand and cost savings associated with the cheaper winter-blend gasoline.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man from Houma is under arrest for allegedly beating up his 82-year-old step father. They say cops arrived to find the victim suffering from multiple injuries. Investigators were told by the man that his step-son, 51-year-old Simon Fontenot, beat him with a chair and repeatedly kicked him in the face. Fontenot is charged with aggravated battery.

LSU lost its fourth straight game to Alabama and Coach Les Miles says this one left a bad taste in his mouth. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Louisiana Lottery says the Powerball was hit in Saturday night’s drawing. Someone in Missouri is $203 million dollars richer. The Top prize for Wednesday’s drawing now goes back down to $40 million.

It appears gas prices will continue fall through the Thanksgiving travel season. Michelle Southern reports.

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A 44-year-old Colfax man is dead after a two vehicle crash over the weekend in Grant Parish. Louisiana State Police say a pickup truck attempted to make a left hand turn when it collided with a motorcycle driven by Angel Muro. Muro, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead. The driver of the pickup, 31-year-old Jason Daniels of Lafayette, was charged with failure to yield. The investigation is ongoing.

There’s a ceremony today celebrating the long awaited completion of the final section of Interstate 49 in northwest Louisiana. The final stretch of roadway connects Texarkana, Arkansas to Shreveport. Haughton Representative Henry Burns says they are thrilled about the completion of I-49 in Shreveport…

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Interstate 49 is a north-south highway under construction connecting Kansas City, Missouri to Lafayette.

Eating shrimp from an area of the Gulf of Mexico impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill poses no acute health risks or increased cancer risks according to Tulane researchers. Research professor Mark Wilson says when the spill occurred, there were concerns that shrimp would be contaminated by a class of chemicals that can pose health hazards…

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Wilson hopes wholesalers and distributors will see that Gulf Shrimp are safe to eat.

A dedication ceremony scheduled today celebrates the long awaited completion of the final section of Interstate 49 in northwest Louisiana. Scott Carwile has more…

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Baton Rouge Police has arrested a man accused of raping a woman at gunpoint. Authorities say once 27-year-old Kenny Davis entered the woman’s apartment, he pulled a gun, demanded money, and then raped her. Davis is charged with aggravated rape, armed robbery, and other charges. Police say Davis met the woman after she posted an advertisement on the internet website, Backpage.

Tulane researchers determine there are no acute health risks or increased cancer risks from eating shrimp from an area of the Gulf of Mexico impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Research professor Mark Wilson hopes the study’s results will get to wholesalers and distributors, who still may have concerns Gulf Shrimp are contaminated with unhealthy chemicals…

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There were concerns that shrimp would be contaminated by a class of chemicals that can pose health hazards.

If you’re planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving Holiday, you’ll like the price you see at the pump. GasBuddy.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline statewide is below 2.80. Patrick DeHaan says this is saving consumer big bucks…:

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GasBuddy.com predicts the price per gallon to drop another 5-10 cents before Turkey Day.

Eating shrimp from an area of the Gulf of Mexico impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill poses no acute health risks or increased cancer risks according to Tulane researchers. Research professor Mark Wilson says they surveyed over one-hundred Vietnamese residents in New Orleans East that tend to eat more shrimp than most people and that helped them reach the conclusion that Gulf shrimp are safe to eat…

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there were concerns that shrimp would be contaminated by a class of chemicals that can pose health hazards.

Gas prices continue to drop as we approach Thanksgiving. GasBuddy.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline statewide is below 2.80. Patrick DeHaan says our area typically sees even bigger decreases…:

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He says we could continue to see that price getting lower until mid-December.

A dedication ceremony scheduled today celebrates the long awaited completion of the final section of Interstate 49 in northwest Louisiana. Haughton Representative Henry Burns says there are a couple of small sections of the Interstate that need to be tied in to I-220 in Shreveport. He says once that’s done, they’ll be at full gallop for economic development…

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The final stretch of roadway connects Texarkana, Arkansas to Shreveport.

Louisiana State Police say a weekend crash has claimed the life of a Breaux Bridge man. They say 28-year-old Tyrone Celestine was riding his bicycle when he was struck from behind by a truck driven by 52-year-old Lawrence Sam of Breaux Bridge. Celestine was thrown from his bicycle and received serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Sam was given a chemical breath test and results showed he was over the legal limit. Sam was booked into the St. Martin Parish jail on careless operation, open alcoholic container, and vehicular homicide charges.

Tulane researchers determine eating shrimp from an area of the Gulf of Mexico impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill poses no acute health risks or increased cancer risks. Research professor Mark Wilson says when the spill occurred, there were concerns that shrimp would be contaminated by a class of chemicals that can pose health hazards…

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Wilson hopes the study’s results will get to wholesalers and distributors, who still may have concerns Gulf Shrimp are contaminated with unhealthy chemicals.

Prices continue to drop at the pump if you’re planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com says they predict the price per gallon to drop another 5-10 cents before Turkey Day…

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GasBuddy.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline statewide is below 2.80.

A dedication ceremony is scheduled today celebrating the long awaited completion of the final section of Interstate 49 in northwest Louisiana. The final stretch of roadway connects Texarkana, Arkansas to Shreveport. Haughton Representative Henry Burns says this will open the area to Canada and the Mid-West…

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Transportation employees and elected officials will take part in the ceremony at the Louisiana-Arkansas state line on the new highway.

Should Mary Landrieu be changing her campaign message in the run-off? LSU Mass Communications Professor Bob Mann, who formerly worked under Democrats Kathleen Blanco and John Breaux, says yes. Mann says the Senator needs a message that will appeal to white voters and women…:

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Mann says the message of clout didn’t work, as some people have some resentment against Washington.

 
Baton Rouge area businesses should have a good weekend as a result of the LSU-Alabama game tonight. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo….

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Tens of thousands of people have the tailgates underway for big game at 7:00 pm that can been seen on CBS.

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The LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans receives a $2.2 million dollar grant to provide information and services for young breast cancer survivors. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are much different from older victims. She says they have also partnered with Mississippi and Alabama schools…:
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McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org.

 
There’s less than one week left to take advantage of Louisiana’s tax amnesty period. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio urges those who are behind on their taxes to participate…

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For more inforomation, visit l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com

Right on the heels of the Democratic Party pulling the plug on funding for TV ads for Senator Mary Landrieu, one political expert says she needs to continue to differentiate herself from Bill Cassidy, and she needs to improve in one specific voter group…

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That’s Bob Mann, a former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco.

A 2.2 million dollar grant has been awarded to the LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health to increase the availability of information and support for young breast cancer survivors in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

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That’s Project Coordinator Helen McMillan

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Governor Bobby Jindal’s administration made some adjustments yesterday to help stablize the state’s insurance program. The new plan will raise premiums, but it will lower out-of-pocket expenses. Before the move, the lawmakers received numerous complaints from constitiuents about it.

There’s one week left for delinquent taxpayers to take advantage of a tax amnesty period. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Evaluating this past Tuesday’s election, many political experts say Senator Mary Landrieu needs to change her message in order to have any chance to beat Bill Cassidy in the runoff. Bob Mann, who is currently an LSU Mass Communications Professor, says Landrieu’s message of clout and seniority in the US Senate didn’t work out too well…
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Louisiana’s tax amnesty period will be ending this Friday, and Department of Revenue officials say there are so many benefits to use the period to not only catch up, but save money. And this year, there’s an installment plan available…

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That’s L-D-R Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio.

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A two year-old toddler is dead following a tragic mid-morning house fire in Baton Rouge yesterday. Firefighters found Marques Veals body was found in the kitchen of the wood frame house. Two adults were able to get out, while the boy’s grandfather tried unsuccessfully to rescue the little boy. That fire is under investigation.

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.2 million grant to increase the availability of health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors in the Gulf South. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says they were one of seven sites awarded grants from the CDC…

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To get more info, visit survivedat-dot-org.