Freeze warnings remain in effect for all of Louisiana this morning. Temperatures are in the teens for the northern half of the state and not much warmer along the coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we are experiencing another polar vortex…

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Wind chill advisories are are also in effect for much of the state.

The former star of the now-cancelled reality TV series Sons of Guns is set to be arraigned in Baton Rouge today. 49-year-old Will Hayden of Greenwell Springs is accused of raping two preteen girls more that 20 years apart. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Hayden will likely plea not guilty…

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Hayden also faces rape charges in Livingston Parish.

If you’re looking to save money on your homeowners and auto insurance, the Department of Insurance has upgraded its online tool to help you find a better rate. Commissioner Jim Donelon says Louisiana has done better than any state in the nation at replacing large insurance companies, with smaller regional carriers…

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The “Shop Your Rates” guides are online at ldi-dot-la-dot-gov.

Festivities begin today to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says special events will last throughout the weekend. He says today’s festivities include a concert by the Marine band in Jackson Square at 7PM…

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Dardenne says this battle marked the end to hostilities between the US and Great Britain and the British Ambassador to the United States will be on hand to commemorate the event.