Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera says the state Medicaid program potentially paid up to 85 million dollars on people who are ineligible for benefits. Purpera says the state health department’s process of using wage data to determine if a person is eligible for health coverage through Medicaid is not sufficient…
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But state Medicaid director Jen Steele says new technology has been put in place this week to increase the accuracy of eligibility decisions in the future…
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Steele says the system has been in development for three years.

They are having a snow day in the Monroe area as cars, elevated surfaces and the grass have been covered with a light blanket of snow. A freeze warning is in effect for much of the state tonight.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says his deputies have arrested a 16-year-old for allegedly making social media threats of violence towards the school he attends, Hammond High Magnet School. The school was closed Monday and Tuesday because of the threats. Hammond High Magnet School is open today.

Natural disasters are having an impact on food banks. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Five-star Destrehan running back John Emery has committed to LSU. A big recruiting win for Coach Ed Orgeron.