It feels more like the middle of January than November today. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 24 (05) “…northern parishes”
That’s right a light dusting of snow has been reported in Lincoln and Ouachita Parishes. It will get even colder tonight and into tomorrow morning, which is why most of the state is under a freeze warning.

Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera has released a report that says as much as 85-million dollars may have been spent over 20 months on individuals on Medicaid, who did not qualify for the government-financed health care. The state health department says they’ve launched a new automated system that will improve accuracy of eligibility decisions. Purpera says he’s confident the expanded Medicaid program is turning a corner, but…
cut 10 (10) “….to go”

Food banks are reporting less food available for the poor and needy as the holidays approach. President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Mike Manning says a contributing factor is the ongoing natural disasters in Florida and California…
cut 12 (07) “…disaster donor fatigue”
Manning says the only way to remedy the situation is more donations and they prefer monetary donations.

Big LSU recruiting news as five-star running back John Emery of Destrehan announces he has committed to the Fighting Tigers. 24-7 sports rates Emery as the number two running back in the country.

LSU’s current senior running back Nick Brossette has received some criticism from fans and gamblers for not trying to score a touchdown late in the game against Arkansas. He slid down to the ground twice, but when LSU got near the goal line, he tried to score. Brossette says that’s what Coach Ed Orgeron told him to do…
cut 15 (04) “…yea”