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Democrat Davante Lewis is no longer the vice chairman of the Public Service Commission after using a vulgar slang on social medial towards Governor Jeff Landry.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

St. Tammany Parish deputies arrested three suspected meth dealers in two days. On Feb. 11, Henry Gaines, 30, was stopped for traffic violations, and a K-9 unit found half a pound of meth. The next day, a search at Gary Armond Jr. and Paula Jacobson’s home uncovered over a pound of meth, pills, and paraphernalia.

 

 

CBS News contributor and Louisiana native David Begnaud is launching a storytelling initiative highlighting college students who exemplify kindness, resilience, and community impact.  Begnaud, passionate about celebrating Louisiana’s people, encourages students to nominate peers who are making a meaningful impact. Begnaud says the initiative seeks stories that inspire and unite.

Cut 5 (09) “…makes storytelling memorable.”

Know a student with an extraordinary story? Nominate them by emailing deardavid@cbsnews.com.

Brace yourself – brutally cold weather is coming back tonight. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says while it will be coldest in North Louisiana, it will dip below freezing across the entire state tonight.

Cut 7 (09) “…to the coast.”