It’s a wet winter day across much of Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more.:
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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne announced the closure of state government offices in 44 parishes as of noon today.

Additionally, The Governor’s Office says the Restore Louisiana Task Force meeting has been cancelled. Governor Edwards says they will instead hold a news conference this afternoon to address important updates related to ongoing flood recovery efforts and the plan for aid disbursement.

LSU All-American Safety Jamal Adams announces he’s skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Adams held a press conference this morning to thank all of those who helped him become a likely first-round draft choice. Adams was emotional when talking about his parents…:
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Adams joins running back Leonard Fournette and defensive lineman Davon Godchaux, who previously declared their intentions to leave.

FedEX is getting the word out that delivery delays are highly likely due to winter weather that’s swept across its home base in Memphis. The company said costumers should expect “substantial disruptions at its hub overnight.