With so many people staying indoors because of the weather, state Fire Marshal Butch Browning warns residents to be careful when heating their homes. He says people should never use their stove or oven to heat their home, and always monitor space heaters.

Cut 14 (10) “on fire”

Browning also urges people to make sure their smoke detectors are working properly.

Freezing rain and sleet is causing black ice to form on roadways around the state, causing many roads and bridges to be closed. Mark McAllister with the National Weather Service says even though the storm will taper off after midnight, the danger will linger.

Cut 4 (08) “next week”

Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of the Bayou State.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state’s plan for spending the $438-million dollars in federal flood recovery aid has been sent to HUD for approval. The governor says this first round of money will be used to help the elderly and disabled, and the additional $1.2 billion will go to help homeowners, renters and business owners. But he says it will be several months before the money is available.

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, and became emotional when talking about his parents…

Cut 15 (15) “thank em enough”

Adams says he wouldn’t change his experience as a Tiger for anything in the world.