Several weather warnings are in effect for all of Louisiana with the impending winter weather.  Five northern Parishes are under Winter Storm Warnings, many parishes in Central and Southwest Louisiana are under Winter Weather advisories and wind chill advisories and all of southeast Louisiana is under a hard freeze warning.  Where it’s cold enough to snow, the National Weather Service’s Matthew Duplantis measurable snow will start falling around midnight…

Cut 4 (07) “further south.”

You may remember some bridges and overpasses were closed during the December winter storm.  They included the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish and a portion of I-110 in Baton Rouge.  DOTD’s Rodney Mallet says they are watching the weather system very closely and will be making sure motorists remain safe…

Cut 7 (11)  “close it.”

The Saints season is over and now tough decisions need to be made.  Drew Brees and Kenny Vacarro are both free agents.  Vacarro has had an inconsistent career with big plays and big errors.  Football analyst Mike Detillier says after Vacarro was placed on injured reserve, the team needs to consider their future with him…

Cut 10 (09) “choice here.”

Free agency starts March 14^th.

The Who Dat Nation has called the moment when Vikings wideout Stefon Driggs caught the 61-yard touchdown as time expired surreal. These fans say they never thought the season would end like this, but the game was certainly a wild ride…:

Cut 12 (13) “being behind”

The Saints have some big decisions to make this offseason. Matt Doyle talked to NFL Analyst Mike Detillier about what the Black and Gold will need to do…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

163 employees at CB and I in Livingston Parish are losing their jobs.  The pipe fabrication facility in Walker says they are cutting costs due to a lack of available work.  The Business Report says the decision was made after the company announced a six billion dollar merger with McDermott International.  The layoffs go into effect February 19^th.

Several weather warnings are in effect for all of Louisiana with the impending winter weather.  Five northern Parishes are under Winter Storm Warnings, many parishes in Central and Southwest Louisiana are under Winter Weather advisories and wind chill advisories and all of southeast Louisiana is under a hard freeze warning.   Shreveport National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Duplantis says snow could fall late tonight in northern most parishes…

Cut 3 (07) “some areas.”

Road conditions could get bad very quickly tonight and tomorrow. DOTD spokesman Rodney  Mallett says even though they are prepared to work on clearing roads, check L-A-5-1-1 before heading out to see if the route you are taking is open and clear…

Cut 8 (13) “it’s closed.”

Very cold arctic air will once again plunge Louisiana in the deep freeze. Kelley Ray has a look at preparations already underway…
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

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…
Cut 9 (12) “right back again.”
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…:
Cut 30 (09) “down the road”
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.

An arctic blast will pass through the state again bringing temperatures that are quite a bit colder than usual. The northern parishes could be facing several inches of snow. Shreveport National Weather Service Meteorologist Matthew Duplantis says the extreme weather will start tonight…

Cut 4, 07, further south

Theres some chance of wintery precipitation in south Louisiana, Duplantis says the storm system should weaken a good deal before it gets to the coast.

The combination of ice earlier in the evening coupled with snow later at night has officials concerned about a rapid deterioration of road conditions. Shreveport, Monroe, and Chase Department of Transportation districts will have crews out on the roads starting this evening DOTD’s Rodney Mallet says they’ll have an eye on bridges and overpasses in particular…

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The Saints were on the wrong side of history in what’s being called one of the greatest playoff games ever. It had three lead changes in the last few minutes of a game that ended on a Stephon Diggs touchdown that Vikings, and Saints fans, will never forget. The Saints are a young team with one of the most highly touted draft classes in a decade, so Saints fans are looking forward to a bright future…

Cut 13, 12, I believe

First up on the Saints to do list is dealing with the impending free agency of a few key players. Drew Brees’s and Kenny Vaccaro’s contracts are up in March, and the team has to figure out what to do with a slew of other role. Figuring out who to keep around will be a tough decision with a free agent class stacked with defensive talent. Saints Analyst Mike Detillier says there’s a key position that needs to be filled.

Cut 11, 12, make plays

Free Agency kicks off March 14^th.

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North Louisiana is bracing for winter weather as winter storm warnings and watches will go into effect tonight and last through Tuesday evening. Snow accumulations as much as four inches are possible in northwest Louisiana, while central Louisiana could see about an inch. Matthew Duplantis with the National Weather Service says as of now there’s not much of a threat of winter weather for south Louisiana…
cut 5 (05) “…the Gulf”

Saints fans are trying to recover today from one of the most heartbreaking losses in franchise history. Up by one point with 10 seconds to go, the Saints end up losing 29-24 in the NFC playoffs. But there’s always next year right Who Dats….
cut 13 (12) “…I believe”
The Saints will return to Minnesota again next year, but a date has not been decided.

It was Saints safety Marcus Williams who missed a tackle that let Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs run free into the end zone in Minnesota’s 29-24 victory. The rookie was extremely hard on himself in the locker room, but held his head high to reporters and told ESPN it was his play to make:
Cut 14 (14) “that was my job”

Coach Sean Payton and the Saints front office will soon put the 2017 season behind them and look ahead to 2018. Quarterback Drew Brees will become an unrestricted free agent in March and NFL analyst Mike Detillier says a decision also must be made regarding safety Kenny Vaccaro…
cut 10 (09) “…choice here”
Free agency begins March 14.

Very cold arctic air will once again plunge Louisiana in the deep freeze.  Kelley Ray has a look at preparations already underway…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

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The Saints have some big decisions to make this offseason. Matt Doyle talked to NFL Analyst Mike Detillier about what the Black and Gold will need to do…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Another blast of arctic air is infringing Louisiana again, which will bring below normal temperatures and the possibility of ice and snow.  Six parishes bordering Arkansas are under a Winter Storm Warning, while parts of Cenla are under a Winter Storm Advisory.  Shreveport National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Duplantis says snow could fall late tonight in northern most parishes…

Cut 3 (07) “some areas.”

Cenla will see some snow as well.  Duplantis says sections will see measurable snow after some freezing precipitation falls starting around midnight…

Cut 4  (08) “further south.” 

There is a slight chance of wintry precipitation in South Louisiana but Duplantis says the storm system will weaken considerably by the time it reaches those areas…

Cut 5  (05)  “the Gulf.”

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Road conditions in north Louisiana could deteriorate quickly once this storm system begins producing ice then snow later.  DOTD’s Rodney Mallet says they are already preparing for the storm and have a good idea where the trouble spots will be starting late tonight into tomorrow morning…

Cut 6 (10)  “move forward.”

Some bridges were shut down during the last winter storm due to safety concerns when they glazed over with ice.  Those closures included the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish and a portion of I-110 in Baton Rouge.  Mallett says they will be watching all overhead passes and bridges that could prove to be problematic…

Cut 7 (11)  “close it.”

Mallett says to check L-A-5-1-1 before heading out to see if the route you are taking is open…

Cut 8 (13) “it’s closed.”

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The Saints season came to a tragic end Sunday, but the offseason is sure to keep the team busy. Drew Brees and Kenny Vaccaro headline the Saint’s 2018 free agents. Saints Analyst Mike Detillier says the team has a strong young core, that can’t lose its most important piece…

Cut 9 (12) “right back again.”

Along with Brees, the team will have to make a big decision this year on safety Kenny Vaccaro. The former 1^st round pick has had an inconsistent career, matching big plays with big errors. Detillier says after placing Vaccaro on injured reserve this year, the team has a tough decision to make…

Cut 10 (09) “choice here.”

The Saints offense and defense sputtered in the first half of Sunday’s game. Detillier says the team could use some reinforcements in key positions…

Cut 11 (12) “make plays.”

Free agency kicks off March 14^th.

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The Who Dat Nation has called that moment surreal. These fans say they never thought the season would end like this, but the game was certainly a wild ride…:

Cut 12 (13) “being behind”

We asked these fans if they thought the Saints could still make the playoffs next year…:

Cut 13 (12) “I believe”

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An arctic front is making it’s way to Louisiana starting tonight…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

A volunteer group supporting Louisiana soldiers is trying to get Mardi Gras care packages to troops deployed this season. Mission Mardi Gras from Afghanistan coordinator Tawney Tallo says this means so much to soldiers…:
cut 25 (09) “closer to home”
You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

The Saints season came to a tragic end Sunday, but the off-season is sure to keep the team busy. Drew Brees and Kenny Vacaro headline the Saint’s 2018 free agents, but the team will also have to deal with promising defensive end Alex Oakfor, and a slew of other role-players. Analyst Mike Detillier says the team has a strong core, that can’t lose its most important piece:
Cut 9 (12) “right back again”

As for last night, Saints safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle around the Saints 35 yard-line when Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs ran free into the end zone in Minnesota’s 29-24 victory. The Who Dat Nation called the game a wild ride…:
CUT 12 (13) “being behind”

The National Weather Service is warning that a possible winter storm might dump a wintry mix on north Louisiana tonight. Road conditions could deteriorate quickly once this storm system begins producing ice then snow later. DOTD’s Rodney Mallet says they are already preparing and have a good idea where the trouble spots will be…:
Cut 6 (10) “move forward”
A winter storm warning is in effect for Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening.

The Saints were 10 seconds away from playing in the NFC Championship game, then the unthinkable happened. Here’s Jim Henderson’s call on the Saints Radio Network…
cut 30 (16) “…kidding me”

Retail stores will not be selling hunting and fishing licenses for two months starting January 30th…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette is a happy camper today as he helped lift his Jacksonville Jaguars to a 45-42 AFC divisional playoff victory over the Steelers. The New Orleans native rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, and he did it all while wearing LSU shoulder pads sent to him by the school’s equipment department.