Louisianans awoke to freezing temperatures this morning, with a major cold front moving through the state. State climatologist Barry Keim says don’t expect things to get much warmer anytime soon.
A Baton Rouge couple’s chop shop is closed now after the discovery of 101 catalytic converters were found in their home, along with narcotics. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says as for preventing someone from stealing a converter from your car it’s almost impossible because they can be removed in a matter of minutes.
Converter theft has increased by almost 300 percent in the US. Matthew and Brooke Gibson face numerous charges.
According to the American Clean Power Association, more than 17-thousand jobs will likely be created if two wind farms are built off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. Michael Hecht, CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc says while it’s easier to harness wind energy off the east coast, technology is advancing that will improve the opportunity for offshore wind farms in the Gulf…
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Hecht believes Louisiana ports in New Orleans, Avondale and Port Fourchon will benefit from wind operations in the Gulf.
Former LSU and current Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth makes his second Super Bowl appearance next Sunday. After going the last two seasons without a playoff win, the four-time Pro Bowler isn’t taking his second shot for granted.
The 40-year-old player is now the oldest in the NFL since Tom Brady’s retirement.