9:30 LRN Newscast February 15

Old Man Winter is throwing the kitchen sink at Louisiana today with snow, sleet, and freezing rain, plus we’ll see record-low temperatures tonight and into tomorrow morning. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Marty Mayeaux (My-you) says several inches of snow fell across the I-20 corridor…
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Central Louisiana has seen a mixture of sleet and snow and south Louisiana outside has seen freezing rain. Many roads are closed. State Police Trooper Brent Hardy urges residents to avoid travel until the icy conditions have passed, but if you have to drive…
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Once the wintery precipitation moves out, record cold temperatures move in.

Senator Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republicans to vote in favor of convicting former President Trump over allegations he incited an insurrection at the U-S Capitol on January 6th. Some might be surprised by Cassidy’s vote but ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says before becoming a US Senator Cassidy had a history of bucking the Republican Party line.
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Clinical trials are underway for pregnant women and children for the COVID vaccines. The Medical Director of MedPharmics in Metairie Dr. Robert Jeanfreau says they are looking to recruit participants.
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To see if you qualify visit medpharmics.com