A major arctic blast is heading Louisiana’s way. State Climatologist Barry Keim says you’ll need the heavy coats and gloves later this week, as temperatures dip to near or below freezing. He says morning lows on Friday will be in the teens in north Louisiana…:

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A White Christmas coming? Keim says wintery precipitation is not in the forecast, so…probably not.

Governor Edwards will host his annual end-of-the-year press conference this morning. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects Edwards to tout the budget surplus that’s allowed him to make critical investments in roads and bridges and teacher pay raises…:

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The Governor’s last “Ask The Governor” radio program of the year airs Wednesday afternoon here on the Louisiana Radio Network.

Is the office making a post-pandemic comeback? Data from Tulane University shows Louisiana small businesses and startups planning more hiring and leasing office space…:

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A New Orleans woman pleads guilty to stealing mail she handled while employed with the Post Office. 38-year-old Keishan Wilson was taking items while working as a mail processor. She faces up to five  years in prison at sentencing, plus stiff fines.