The frigid cold that moved in with the winter storm has taken the lives of two men in Caddo Parish. The Department of Health says the men died as a result of hypothermia. And as we all try to stay warm, especially those in 120,000 plus homes and businesses in North and Central Louisiana, State Fire Marshall Bryan Adams is concerned about the increased risk of house fires. He says do not use your oven to warm your house, make sure your fireplace is out before going to bed, and when using a space heater, keep it away from anything that can easily catch fire.
LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says expect frigid temperatures all day.
If it seems Louisiana sales taxes are steep, the Tax Foundation says they are. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Though, President Trump recently endorsed Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate, appearing on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, conservative columnist for the Advocate Quin Hillyer says she’s in for a tough race. Letlow will not only face attacks from Incumbent Bill Cassidy, but also from two of the other major candidates — John Fleming and Blake Miguez.
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The Primary is May 16th and the runoff June 27th.