South Louisiana residents are waking up to much colder temperatures this morning. Daniel Manning with the National Weather Service advises everyone to bundle up.

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Manning says wind chills are down in the low teens for much of the state.

Cold temperatures coupled with yesterday’s winter precipitation are increasing the danger on roadways. State Trooper Scott Moreau says DOTD is doing what they can to keep roads open, but several roads and bridges around the state have been closed due to icy conditions. He says if you have to drive today, take extra precautions.

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Moreau advises people not to get on the roads if possible.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the state has sent the plan for spending the $438-million dollars in federal flood recovery aid to HUD for approval. The governor says this first round of money will go to help the elderly and disabled, and the additional $1.2 billion Congress approved will go to homeowners, renters and business owners. But it will be several months before the money gets in the hands of those who need it.

LSU All-American Safety Jamal Adams announces he’s skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Adams held a press conference Friday to thank all of those who helped him become a likely first-round draft choice. Adams was emotional when talking about his parents.

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Adams says he wouldn’t change his experience as a tiger for anything in the world.