Much of the state is under a winter weather advisory for this evening. The possibility of ice or sleet was only expected to impact north and central Louisiana, but Christopher Bannan with the National Weather Service in Slidell tells us that the cold air associated with this front has moved in faster than expected…
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In areas where the temperature is below freezing, cars are sliding off the road. State Police Trooper Scott Moreau says if you do have to drive tonight, take extra precautions…
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The precipitation is expected to move out around midnight, but icy conditions will remain place in areas where the temperature is below freezing.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s plan on how to spend 438-million dollars in federal flood aid has been sent to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for their approval. This money will be used to help the elderly and disabled. The governor says they plan to use an additional one-point-two billion dollars to help homeowners, renters and business owners, but it will still be several months before this money is available.

Two Washington Parish parents have been arrested amid allegations they were mistreating young children. Acting on a call from a concerned citizen, Chief Deputy Mike Haley says authorities were shocked when they looked into the complaint…:
Cut 9 (12) “very, very spoiled”
28-year-old Jessie Hoyt and 26-year-old Kayla Hoyt were arrested and booked on four counts of cruelty to juveniles. The children are now in state custody.