Tens of thousands of residents are without power in Louisiana this morning as a result of the double whammy of winter storms. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says it could take a while to restore power in many areas due to horrendous road conditions.
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Governor John Bel Edwards has requested a Presidential emergency declaration. The governor says the emergency declaration will help Louisiana better respond to this crisis and protect the health and safety of residents.

The state health department reports the winter storms are responsible for three deaths in Louisiana. Two people have died after slipping on the ice, including a 77-year-old Calcacasieu Parish man who slipped into a pool and drowned.

Today, the temperatures are expected to get above the freezing mark, but we are looking at cold mornings on Friday and Saturday.

Many hospitals are forced to reschedule vaccine appointments because the weather has caused delays in the arrival of more COVID-19 vaccine shots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says if you have to postpone your appointment for the second shot by a few days that’s okay…
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And a side effect of the COVID vaccine has prompted a new recommendation with routine mammograms…
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