Much of the top half of the state is covered in snow right now, with bone chilling temperatures forecast through Thursday. The wintry mix is on its way to South Louisiana. Alek Krautman with the National Weather Service in Slidell says as the day moves along, the storm will impact commuters going home from work…:
Cut 8 (10) “evening hours”
Glen Springfield with the Sheriff’s Office in Ouachita Parish says it’s been snowing since just before daylight, with just a little accumulation. He says ice has caused the closure of I-20 interstate ramps and some overpasses…:
CUT 13 (10) “ice on it”
Forecasters say temperatures will remain at or below freezing for the next couple of days in many areas of Louisiana, which will refreeze any snow and water remaining on the ground.

Governor John Bel Edwards is making a final push to negotiate a fiscal cliff deal before a self-imposed January 19th deadline…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The State Department of Revenue says online retailers which delivered goods or services to Louisiana addresses will soon notify shoppers about purchases that are subject to state use tax. This is now a requirement under a law passed by the legislature in 2016. The annual notices must be mailed by January 31 each year.