Many Saints fans are still shaking their head over yesterday’s 20-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Six players for the Black and Gold left the game as a result of injuries and never came back and New Orleans was flagged 11 times for 87 yards. Head Coach Sean Payton summed it up well…

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Payton took it a step further today when speaking with reporters. He said the officiating was extremely poor and inconsistent. It’s likely he’ll get fined for that and the choking gesture he made towards Falcons running back Devonta Freeman during the game. New Orleans has time to rest up and get ready to play the Jets on December 17th and then it’s a rematch with the Falcons on Christmas Eve.

The Saints will be keeping an eye on the second place Panthers on Sunday. Carolina hosts 10-2 Minnesota.

Four state champions have now been crowned at the Allstate Sugar Bowl  L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic in New Orleans. Yesterday it was West St. John, Lafayette Christian and Catholic New Iberia. The Panthers won their first title since 1962. The Knights won their first and it’s the fourth championship for the Rams.

Welsh won its first football title today as the Greyhounds ran past St. Helena 38-26 for the 2A title. The Division Two state championship game is underway, University High versus De La Salle. Tonight it’s West Feliciana and Richwood. The Saints have never won a title and Richwood is the only team from north Louisiana in the prep classic. You can watch all of the games on C-S-T.

In college football news…Former Ragin Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth has found a new job. Hudspeth has reportedly been hired as the tight ends coach at Mississippi State.

The Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings tonight. There’s a chance Anthony Davis could play tonight after missing the last three games with a pelvis injury.

Tonight at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans

It’s snowed in south Louisiana and everybody knows it as social media is flooded with videos of our winter wonderland. Michelle Southern has more…

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There are scattered power outages in southeast Louisiana.  Entergy is reporting several outages in Hammond.  Demco is also reporting over 15-thousand customers without power with most of those affected in Ascension and Livingston Parishes.

The cold Canadian air blast is lowering temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana tonight.  National Weather Service forecaster Michael Hill says the areas which got snow on the ground will see very low temperatures for a few evenings, which will refreeze any snow and ice melt that happens.  Drivers need to be cautious…

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The 2017 AllState Sugar Bowl Prep Classic wraps up with three more games Saturday.  In the late game tomorrow the Zachary Broncos and the Hahnville Tigers. The Tigers have the top running back in the state, Pooka Williams, who has put on a show in the postseason. Hahnville head coach Nick Saltaformaggio (SALT-tuh-for-mah-gee-oh) says if you’re watching at home or at the Dome, you will be impressed with Williams…

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Louisiana got snow today, so how does such a rare event happen? State Climatologist Barry Keim says cold Canadian air combined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico…:
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Keim says high temperatures throughout the state today did won’t get out of the 30s for the entire day which is also very uncommon for Louisiana.

Tens of thousands of people remain without power throughout south Louisiana due to the snow weighing heavily on power lines. Motorists are advised to stay off the roads today. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallet says even though it’s stopped snowing, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to be out and about…:
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Winter storm warnings and freeze warnings are posted throughout the area.

The Kids are out of school and adults home say they feel like kids playing in the snow. Even the pets are confused…:
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The 2017 AllState Sugar Bowl Prep Classic wraps up with three more games. Starting at noon tomorrow, John Curtis goes after its 26th state title when they face the Catholic High Bears from Baton Rouge. The Patriots will once again rely on its power running game. Legendary Coach JT Curtis on his Darryan Washington and Malik Wells..:
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At 3:30 PM, Lakeshore from St. Tammany makes its first ever appearance in the state championship game as they take on defending champion and top seed and the Karr Cougars.

South Louisiana saw some snow Friday morning to the delight of residents. So how rare of an event is this? State Climatologist Barry Keim says, believe it or not, we actually see white flakes more often than hurricanes. But for it to span nearly the entire bottom half of the state is very rare…:
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More than six inches stuck in Kentwood, and snow covered the grass in Baton Rouge for the first time since December of 2009.

Accidents are being reported throughout the state, and snow has made street lights heavy and caused some to malfunction. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallet says it’s best to just stay home today if you can, but if not you can use the website 511la.org to find closures and other helpful information…:
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Freeze warnings are now posted in Acadia, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, and Upper St. Martin Parishes through tomorrow morning. Michael Hill with the National Weather Service says thankfully a warming trend will put temperatures closer to normal this weekend, but still cold:
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Residents have been posting pictures and videos all over social media. Cajun Musician Jo-EL Sonnier added a video of him playing his accordion from the front porch of his house as snow was falling…:
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But the snow is wreaking havoc on power lines. Entergy is reporting that nearly 70,000 customers are in the dark right now.

Much of the snow has stopped falling, but a cold Canadian air blast is lowering temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana tonight. National Weather Service forecaster Michael Hill says the areas where snow is on the ground, temperatures will get very cold and remain that way for a few evenings…:
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If we get some snow melt today and Saturday, what is left will refreeze again.

Rodney Mallett with the Department of Transportation warns drivers that even though it might look fine to drive on the roads, conditions are still dangerous…:
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Winter weather warnings and advisories remain in place throughout the bottom half of the state through 4pm this afternoon.

The US House has passed GOP backed legislation that would allow people to carry their concealed weapons across state lines if they have a permit to do so in their home state:
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Snow has been falling throughout south Louisiana all morning long. So how rare event is this? State Climatologist Barry Keim says, believe it or not, we actually see flakes like this more often then even hurricanes. He says right now it’s certainly a winter wonderland in the bottom half of the state:
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Motorists are advised to stay off the roads where it’s snowing, as driving conditions are treacherous in many areas. Rodney Mallett with the Department of Transportation says crews have been working since the overnight hours to make sure roads were open and clear..:
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A Winter Storm warning remains in effect for East Feliciana, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Washington and West Feliciana Parishes.

Social media is going crazy as south Louisiana is actually getting snow. Parents are posting videos of their kids playing in the white stuff for the first time ever. One man recorded his young son opening the door and discovering a winter wonderland in the Bayou State…:
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Many areas are seeing as much as two inches.

The Saints were in position to all but lock up the NFC South crown on Thursday night, but Quarterback Drew Brees’ pass into the end zone was intercepted by former LSU Tiger Deion Jones as Atlanta locked up a 20-17 win over New Orleans. The loss drops the Saints record to 9-4. The Black and Gold are still in first place in the NFC South, but Carolina moved a half-a-game closer to 8-4 and Atlanta is now 8-5.

More snow is expected though the afternoon in Southeast Louisiana.  About 2 inches have fallen and a Winter Weather Warning remains in effect for East Feliciana, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Washington and West Feliciana Parishes.  Michael Hill with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the snow diminish through the day …

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Below freezing temperatures are expected overnight though out much of the state.

Louisiana Tech in Ruston has been granted 1.3 million dollars to enhance its cybersecurity programs.  U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham says they are the first university in the country to establish a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Engineering degree program.  It gives Louisiana Tech an edge toward the future…

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It’s the holiday season and what’s a better gift than a pet for your loved one? Jeff Palermo has more on a special adoption offer by the Louisiana SPCA…..

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The National Retail Federation predicts holiday shoppers will spend about 967 dollars a person on gifts this year  Mark Rosa, Professor with the UNO School of Business, says everybody gets excited during the season and wants to be generous which makes it easy to put purchases on credit cards.

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There are six parishes that are now under a winter storm warning where heavy snow is occurring. The National Weather Service says travel in these areas is difficult as snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. These areas include southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, and forecasters say accumulations of up to two inches are expected. The warning for East Feliciana, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Washington and
West Feliciana Parishes is in effect until 4pm.

Ken Graham with the National Weather Service in New Orleans says it started about 5am this morning in southeast Louisiana…:
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Roads are extremely slick during the morning commute, and officials are urging folks to stay home if possible.

With Christmas right around the corner, the Louisiana SPCA encourages people to give the gift of a home to a pet in need through adoption. Spokesperson Alicia Haefele says for an additional donation of 75-dollars, you can surprise a loved one with an adopted animal by getting it hand delivered on Christmas Eve, Hanukah or Kwanzaa…:
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She says they’re offering a 50-dollar adoption special until December 23rd.

The US House has passed GOP backed legislation that would allow people to carry their concealed weapons across state lines if they have a permit to do so in their home state. Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport says by passing this bill, there will be less confusion as to which states allow concealed carry and those that don’t…
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The measure heads to the Senate.

Many state offices are closed today as are most schools in South Louisiana as there is snow on the ground. Ken Graham with the National Weather Service in Slidell says, in all, we’ll probably end up seeing a little under two inches:
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Clouds are expected to linger most of the afternoon with some clearing toward the north and west. The winter weather advisory ends at noon today.

Tough night in Atlanta for the Saints who lost a hard fought game to the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. New Orleans had a chance to win it in the end, but quarterback Drew Brees pass into the end zone with 1:25 ended up in the hands of former LSU Tiger Deion Jones for an interception. The loss drops the Saints record to 9-4. The Black and Gold are still in first place in the NFC South, but Carolina moved a half-a-game closer to 8-4 and Atlanta is now 8-5.

With Christmas right around the corner, the Louisiana SPCA encourages people to give the gift of a home to a pet in need through adoption. Spokesperson Alicia Haefele says last year 222 animals found forever homes during the holiday season…:
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She says they’re offering a 50-dollar adoption special until December 23rd.

Louisiana Tech in Ruston has been granted 1.3 million dollars to enhance its cyber-security programs. The money was awarded by the National Science Foundation. U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham of Alto says Tech is a leader in training the next generation of professions that will be tasked with protecting our nation. He says this grant will help the university maintain cyber security along the 1-20 corridor…:
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