Three people are dead in the Shreveport area as a result of a powerful line of thunderstorms that currently stretches from northeast Louisiana down to Acadiana. Bossier Parish Sheriff deputies say an elderly couple was found dead early Saturday morning near their demolished trailer on Davis Road, just west of Highway 157. Caddo Parish authorities say an elderly man died when a tree fell on his house in Oil City.

Storm damage has led to the closure of a part of Interstate 20 in Webster Parish. State Police say I-20 is closed eastbound at milepost 49 and is closed westbound at milepost 52. The state department of transportation says congestion has reached two miles in length in both directions. Trees and power lines are dead across many roadways.

All of southeast Louisiana is under a tornado watch until noon.

The LSU/Clemson showdown in the Dome Monday night for the CFP National Championship is expected to bring a lot of money and attention to New Orleans. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says events like these can generate tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, but even more so than that, it’s exposure you can’t pay for…
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The LSU Board of Supervisors has called an audible. On Friday, the board voted to cancel classes on the Baton Rouge campus Monday and Tuesday because of the national title game. Earlier in the week, the university said classes would take place as scheduled. Board member Ronnie Anderson supported the proposal
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The university will be open those two days, but there will be no classes.

Severe weather is expected to impact north Louisiana tonight, and southeast Louisiana tomorrow, just in time for the crowds to start packing the Quarter ahead of Monday night’s CFP Championship Game. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser thinks it won’t spoil the fun…

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There’s strong opposition in Mandeville over a proposed hotel and conference center at Fontainebleau State Park. A standing-room crowd gathered at the Mandeville Community Center to hear more about the idea by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and things got heated quickly. state representative-elect Richard Nelson says those who could not get in, banged on windows and doors to show their opposition.

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Nungesser says the plan would generate revenue to improve state parks, but it won’t be implemented unless it has community support.

The LSU Board of Supervisors has called an audible. The board voted today to cancel classes on the Baton Rouge campus Monday and Tuesday because of the national title game. Earlier in the week, the university said classes would take place as scheduled. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan says he respects the board’s decision, but it causes scheduling issues…

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27-year-old Lacey Jordan of Oakdale is thought by police to be behind the fatal hit and run just south of Alexandria that killed Alexandria native, 50-year-old Taurus McQuarn who was bike riding. Trooper Casey Wallace says it’s a tragedy, but also a reminder to practice the best bike safety you can…

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Routine toxicology tests are pending.

Severe weather is expected in Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow.  This severe weather should be impacting southeast Louisiana just as the crowds pour into the city ahead of the CFP Championship game. State Climatologist Barry Keim says if you’re heading over, be careful.
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The LSU/Clemson game in the Dome is set to bring tens of millions of dollars in revenue to the city and state, along with immeasurable levels of exposure for the state’s tourism industry, and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s largely thanks to a team full of players with great character, led by Heisman winner Joe Burrow…
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Nungesser highlighted Burrow’s Heisman speech where the QB called attention to poverty in his hometown.

There’s strong opposition in Mandeville over a proposed hotel and conference center at Fontainebleau State Park. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the development could also include a zipline and horseback riding, which would generate revenue to fund improvements at other state parks. A standing-room crowd gathered at the Mandeville Community Center to hear more about Nungesser’s proposal. State representative-elect Richard Nelson Nelson says those who could not get in, banged on windows and doors to show their opposition

Cut 10 (10) “…large hostile crowd.”

Nungesser says if there is a lot of opposition, the proposal will not move forward.

27-year-old Lacey Jade of Oakdale has been identified as allegedly being the driver behind a hit and run that killed 50-year-old Taurus McQuarn of Alexandria on US Highway 165. Trooper Casey Wallace says Jordan has not been charged yet…

Cut 4 (08) “…her as well.”

The LSU/Clemson showdown in the Dome Monday night for the CFP National Championship is expected to bring a lot of revenue and national attention to the state.  Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s exposure you just can’t pay for…

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LSU students can go to New Orleans for the championship game and stay up late that night without worrying about going to school. Kevin Barnhart has the story…

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Severe weather is expected in Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow.  State Climatologist Barry Keim Keim says the number one concern is the possibility for tornadoes and hail because while it’ll be wet, it won’t be dangerously so.

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This severe weather should be impacting southeast Louisiana just as the crowds pour into the city ahead of the CFP Championship game.

State Police has identified the driver involved in a fatal hit and run of a bicyclist  Thursday morning just south of Alexandria. Trooper Casey Wallace says 27-year-old Lacey Jade Jordan of Oakdale was behind the wheel of a Chevy Silverado that hit a 50-year-old Taurus McQuarn of Alexandria on US Highway 165.

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Wallace says Jordan has not been charged yet as the investigation continues into the intricate details of the crash.

Monday night’s big game is expected to bring big bucks to the Big Easy and the Bayou State. Matt Doyle has more…
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And LSU students no longer have to worry about classes on Monday and Tuesday. After saying all week the spring semester will begin Monday, the LSU Board of Supervisors voted today to cancel classes at the Baton Rouge campus for Monday and Tuesday. The university will remain open.

Severe weather is expected in Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a powerful cold front will spark the storms…
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Shreveport and Monroe are under a moderate risk for severe weather tonight and into tomorrow morning.

There’s strong opposition in Mandeville over a proposed hotel and conference center at Fontainebleau State Park. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the development could also include a zipline and horseback riding, which would generate revenue to fund improvements at other state parks. But state representative-elect Richard Nelson says locals are opposed…
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Nungesser says if the opposition is strong enough, the proposal won’t move forward.

The LSU Board of Supervisors votes to reverse course and cancel LSU classes Monday and Tuesday ahead of Monday night’s showdown with Clemson for the CFP Championship game.  Board member Ronnie Anderson supported the proposal

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The following Monday is MLK Day, which means some students will be missing two straight weeks of classes as a result.

With that decision in the books students can now start pouring into the city for a three and a half days of pregaming before kickoff. They’ll be joined by tens of thousands of visitors from around the world in the Quarter, which is set to be inundated with rain from a severe weather event Saturday. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says that shouldn’t tamp down the fun, and the bad weather shouldn’t last too long.

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State Police has identified 27-year-old Lacey Jade Jordan of Oakdale as the driver involved in a fatal hit and run of a bicyclist Thursday morning just south of Alexandria. Routine toxicology tests are pending. Trooper Casey Wallace says the crash is a reminder for cyclists to take measures to protect themselves.

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The victim was 50-year-old Taurus McQuarn of Alexandria.

Mandeville State Representative-elect Richard Nelson was in attendance at a heated meeting involving Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, where area residents opposed a pitch to construct a hotel and conference center in Fontainebleau State Park. Nungesser accused Nelson of getting forceful with him.  Nelson explains his side of the story.

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The LSU/Clemson CFP National Championship game in the Dome Monday night is set to bring tens of millions of dollars in revenue to the city and state, along with immeasurable levels of exposure for the state’s tourism industry, and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s largely thanks to a team full of players with great character, led by Heisman winner Joe Burrow…

Cut 7 (06) “that team.”

Nungesser highlighted Burrow’s Heisman speech where the QB called attention to poverty in his hometown.

27-year-old Lacey Jade of Oakdale has been identified as allegedly being the driver behind a hit and run that killed 50-year-old Taurus McQuarn of Alexandria on US Highway 165. Trooper Casey Wallace says Jordan has not been charged yet…

Cut 4 (08) “…her as well.”

The possibility of having a hotel and conference center constructed in Fontainbleau State Park is not sitting well with residents in the Mandeville area. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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