Another blast of arctic air is coming to Louisiana, and will bring below normal temperatures and a good possibility of ice and snow in northern parishes. The six parishes bordering Arkansas are under a Winter Storm Warning. Shreveport National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Duplantis says snow could begin falling late tonight in those areas…:
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As the colder air slides southward, some light freezing rain could be possible along the I-10 corridor tomorrow afternoon.

Saints rookie Safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle that allowed the Vikings to go untouched into the end zone in Minnesota’s victory last night. But New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says no one should say Williams lost them this game…:
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The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send Mardi Gras boxes to troops overseas to remind them of home…:
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The Louisiana Family Forum is celebrating the 2018 Longest Married Couple in the state. President Gene Mills says it’s easy to make a submission…:
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The New Orleans Saints lost to Minnesota 29-24 as time expired in Sunday’s Divisional Playoff game.  Saints rookie Safety Marcus Williams had an interception in the game, but it was his missed tackle that allowed Stefon Diggs to go in untouched into the end zone for the winning score. Quarterback Drew Brees says no one should blame Williams on losing the game…

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Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of North Louisiana.  Forecasters expect widespread snowfall amounts of 2-3 inches with the potential for higher amounts of up to 4 inches in Parishes bordering Arkansas.  Temperatures will be at or below freezing which will make driving treacherous.   Southeast Louisiana will see a hard freeze Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

It’s been a colder than normal winter to say the least in Louisiana and it might affect the insect population this summer.  LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says many tropical species in Louisiana are at the edge of the areas they normally inhabit and says how they reacted to the cold weather will determine their fate…

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Sportsman will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while they change over to a new system.  During that time, licenses will still be available through the LDWF website, but Rene LeBreton says he understands that not everyone is comfortable applying online…

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Licenses will also be available at regional offices and LDWF headquarters…

The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send some Fat Tuesday love to our troops serving in locations throughout the world who can’t be home this Carnival season. Coordinator Tawney Tallo, who is stationed in Afghanistan, says when these treats arrive it feels like Louisiana has come to them…:
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Fill the box with Mardi Gras themed items such as hats, throws, costumes, beads, or Louisiana inspired foods. You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

A former Louisiana Tech football star who now plays for the Browns was arrested in West Monroe on Sunday. Police say Carlos Henderson was booked for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on I-20.

A winter storm warning is in effect for 6 North Louisiana Parishes, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening. The National Weather Service says tonight there is a potential for freezing rain and possibly 2-3 inches of snow in those areas.

The colder than normal winter in Louisiana might affect the insect population this summer. LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says while there will be fewer mosquitoes, love bugs likely survived the frigid weather…
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He says the bee population likely wasn’t affected either.

Sportsman will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries transitions to a new system. Spokesperson Rene LeBreton says the state has a new vendor for licensing…:
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They will be available again at retail stores April 2nd.

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 some people don’t realize how much it means to soldiers when they get special treats like this…:
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Fill the box with Mardi Gras themed items such as hats, throws, costumes, beads, or Louisiana inspired foods. You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

The Saints season ended in heart breaking fashion in Minnesota last night. A 61-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the game gave the Vikings an improbable 29-24 victory over New Orleans. Coach Sean Payton…:
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The recent cold snaps in Louisiana will likely affect some insect reproduction this summer…:
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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 back at retail stores by April.

The Louisiana Family Forum is celebrating the 2018 Longest Married Couple in the state. The reigning champions, Lawrence and Varrie Player will be celebrating their 83rd anniversary this year. Family Forum President Gene Mills..:
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Visit lafamilyforum.org to make a submission before February 7th.

The Who Dat Nation is taking to Twitter and Facebook to express their heartbreak over New Orleans’ loss to the Vikings last night. The Saints held a 24-23 lead late, but a 61-yard pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs as time expired gave Minnesota the 29-24 victory. One Saints fan on Twitter posted a video of him picking up his 65″ TV and tossing it from his balcony after the game. It’s been viewed almost a million times.

The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking for Mardi Gras boxes to be sent to deployed Louisiana troops…:
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It’s been a colder than normal winter to say the least in Louisiana and it might affect the insect population this summer. LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says some mosquitoes were more than likely killed in the last cold snap…:
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Saints fans are depressed today after an incredible ending to the game against the Vikings last night in which Minnesota won 29-24 after a 61-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the game. It appeared New Orleans had completed a successful comeback from a 17-0 halftime deficit to win 24-23. But that touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs ripped the hearts out of the Who Dat nation.

The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send some Fat Tuesday love to our troops serving in locations throughout the world who can’t be home this Carnival season. Mission Mardi Gras from Afghanistan coordinator Tawney Tallo, says their goal is to make sure all service members deployed from Louisiana receive a Carnival package before February 13th…:
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Visit the Louisiana Heroes Project on Facebook for details.

Retail stores will not be selling hunting and fishing licenses for two months starting January 30th. Matt Doyle explains why…:
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A winter storm warning is in effect for 6 North Louisiana Parishes, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening. The National Weather Service says tonight there is a potential for freezing rain and possibly 2-3 inches of snow in those areas.

A two year old child choked and died while at the Early Learning Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Gentily.  Seminary Spokesman Gary Meyers says the child was eating lunch when she chocked on food. Isabella Magee’s cause of death is under investigation.  The New Orleans Times Picayune says the school has been inspected at least twice last year due to reported health concerns when children were observed with bumps and scratches.

Louisiana will receive another round of freezing temperatures this weekend. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor John Bel Edwards announces the state will seek 600 million dollars in loans to pay for major highway projects.  One of those involves the very congested I-10/12 split in Baton Rouge.  He says drivers are tired of sitting in traffic and it’s time to address this problem…

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The financing plans for this project and several others will need to be approved by state lawmakers and the bond commission.

The Legislative Women’s Caucus is investigating to see if it is necessary to overhaul sexual harassment policies for the legislature and state government employees.  Chairman and New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says the committee is investigating an online sexual harassment course that legislators are required to take to see if it’s enough to protect them and others they work with…

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Governor John Bel Edwards announced that the state is seeking funding for three major infrastructure projects. Matt Doyle has more.

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Broussard and Lafayette Police say murders in their cities are possibly related.  Broussard Police say the body of 23-year-old Skyler Barry of Lake Arthur was found lying face down under a home undergoing renovations Friday.  Lafayette Police say earlier, they found the body of 28-year-old Justin Zeno of Lafayette lying beside a burning vehicle.  Police say both people sustained gunshot wounds.  Both departments are assisting one another in the investigation.

The Legislative Women’s Caucus is investigating to see if it is necessary to overhaul sexual harassment policies for the legislature and state government employees.  Chairman and New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says the current policies are antiquated and need to be changed. She hopes if persons are found guilty of sexual harassment allegations, they’ll be held accountable…

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26-year-old Neilson Rizzoto was sentenced to five years in prison after plowing into a crowd of parade goers while intoxicated during last year’s Endymion parade in New Orleans.  He pled guilty to 11 felony counts of vehicular negligent injuring and 13 misdemeanor counts.  Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Rizzoto’s sentence is an example of the new criminal justice reform measures put in place…

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