16:30 LRN Newscast January 15

Very cold arctic air will once again plunge Louisiana in the deep freeze. Kelley Ray has a look at preparations already underway…
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Thanks Kelley, temperatures will get back into the teens on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for much of Louisiana. Below freezing temperatures will also be felt along the coast. And we now have a winter weather advisory for a good portion of south Louisiana for Tuesday.

The Saints season came to a tragic end Sunday, but many are starting to look forward to next season. Drew Brees and Kenny Vaccaro headline the Saints 2018 free agent class. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says the team has a strong young core, that can’t lose its most important piece…
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Detillier expects it will take about 25-million dollars a year to keep Brees on the Saints.

Sportsmen will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while LDWF transitions to a new system. Spokesperson Rene LeBreton says the changes will make things easier…:
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Hunting and fishing licenses will be available at retail stores again by April. You can renew, change or purchase your licenses on line during that period, except on January 30th and 31st.