Many major throughways are still closed across Louisiana as the deep freeze continues. Matt Doyle has the story.
For up to date road closures you can visit 511LA-dot-org and if you are in a traffic related accident or need to notify state police of a dangerous situation dial star LSP. And Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne announces state offices will be closed tomorrow. This applies to nonessential employees including those authorized to work from home.
This winter weather has been responsible for at least three deaths in Louisiana. a 50-year old man slipped on the ice in Carencro and died of a head injury Monday. And Lafayette Police Sergeant Wayne Griffin says 74-year-old Mary Guillory died after leaving a residence at around 1 AM this morning…
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It’s believed she suffers from dementia. In Shreveport, The Hope House, which is a homeless day shelter, says a homeless man died last night as he was found in single-digit temperatures slumped over a brick wall.
Another winter storm warning kicks into effect tonight for much of north Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist C-S Ross in Shreveport says an ice storm is on its way…
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South Louisiana will see mostly rain tomorrow morning.