Get ready for some more frigid weather conditions. This weekend will start off mild throughout the state, with tomorrow starting out in the 50s. But then a cold front will come barreling through the state. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says by Sunday night, temperatures will drop like a rock.
Cut 7 (09) “…the coastal parishes.”
Drive sober, or get pulled over. The three-week enhanced drunk driving enforcement operation got underway today and runs through New Year’s Day. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the holiday season has traditionally been deadly on Louisiana roadways due to drinking and driving, and last year was no different.
Cut 4 (13) “…alcohol-related crash.”
Three Prep Classic champions crowned; five coronations to go – including either Ouachita Parish or Ruston tomorrow. Ouachita Parish is in the Prep Classic for the first time since 1994, and head coach Benjy Lewis says his team knew it had a chance to be special after losing a close game to Ruston in week six.
This is Ruston’s fourth straight appearance in the Prep Classic; and this year, the Bearcats are looking to erase some painful memories. Ruston head coach Jerrod Baugh says the players are using last season’s 42-0 loss to Central as motivation.
Haynesville, Riverside Academy and Dunham won titles yesterday.