The coldest night in many months will take place tonight as low temperatures will get below freezing for much of the state and upper 30s for south Louisiana. The state fire marshal is concerned about the danger of house fires from space heaters. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says space heaters should not be left unattended.
Cut 5 (06) “…turned off.”
Rodrigue says the worst way to heat your home is with an oven.

The Louisiana Humane Society is raising concerns that the state does not regulate breeders. In addition to animal safety, H-S-L President Jeff Dorson says Louisiana is missing out on a revenue stream to fund the breeder oversite. He says the state of Georgia collects $800 thousand annually from licenses and penalties and Louisiana should do the same.
Cut 11 (12) “…in this state.”

Bogalusa police are looking for three persons of interest in connection with Friday night’s fatal shooting outside of Bogalusa High’s football game. Mayor Wendy Perette fears her community is being spoiled by what she calls brazen lawless behavior at what should have been a joyous event…
cut 15 (11) “….ruin to for us all”
15-year-old Jerry Smith of Covington was killed and authorities say he was a suspect in a previous shooting.

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week and State Police says parents hold the keys to safe teen driving. Trooper Ross Brennan says parents should educate their children about the dangers of distracted driving…
cut 8 (12) “…also illegal”
Last year 82 Louisiana drivers ages 15 to 19 were involved in fatal crashes while 72-hundred were involved in injury crashes.