The Bayou State will become the Frozen State tonight with temps dipping into the teens tonight. LRN’s John Weatherby says make sure to protect plants, pets and pipes from freezing, and – if going outside – dress in layers…:

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Weatherby says temperatures should drop into the teens over most of the state tonight, but we’ll also experience strong northwest winds with gusts up to 40 miles per hour.

Let’s talk about folks that leave the pets out in cold like this. Louisiana ASPCA’s Jeff Dorson reminds us that is actually illegal, and you do not want animal Control coming to your house…:

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Think of it this way: if you wouldn’t want to be out there, neither would they. Bring them inside.

A surge in COVID cases is impacting nursing homes across the country. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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A Jennings man is behind bars after he allegedly uploaded a brief, but graphic video depicting a sex act with a child to Instagram. 22-year-old Logan Crochet is accused of posting the video last summer. He’s charged with pornography involving juveniles.