Central and southern Louisiana are in store for heavy rains over the next couple of days. An arctic cold front has moved in plummeting temperatures and bringing a lot of moisture. Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the strong winds will drop the wind chill to near freezing.:
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Meanwhile things will start to dry out in North Louisiana by tomorrow, and temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s for the afternoon.

A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make significantly more than female professors, in some cases a difference of 20 to 30 thousand dollars a year. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says these numbers are preliminary but noteworthy:
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A spokesman for LSU says the data used in the report is missing variables such as some salary offers being based on experience, education and other market factors.

Authorities say a man has died after driving his car into Lake Pontchartrain. His passenger survived after a rescue, but one of the rescuers disappeared during the rescue. The Coast Guard search for the missing good Samaritan continues as best it can in the rain and wind. The vehicle was in the parking lot of the Blue Crab Restaurant New Orleans when it accelerated into the lake and patrons jumped in to try to save the occupants. The missing man is identified as an employee at the Blue Crab.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he’s looking to possibly replace the state’s voting machines…:
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler says it’s time to replace Louisiana’s voting machines. Schedler says tampering with the current machines is remote, but a new system would further decrease chances. He says if approved by the state Division of Administration, the new touch screen system would provide better confirmation for voters.
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A cold front has crossed Louisiana bringing the Bayou State the coldest weather of the season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says by Friday and over the weekend, we’ll see temperatures in the 30s in the morning with afternoon highs in the 50s. He says there’s also a chance for a light freeze across northern parishes.
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Keim says even as the front moves offshore, clouds and rain will stay in the forecast.

The Richwood Rams from Ouachita Parish are getting ready to play in the 3A State Championship. Kelley Ray says K-9 Outreach is stepping in as many fans can’t afford to make the trip to New Orleans.
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A group of ladies taking a trip to the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville were photobombed by Chloe the ghost, who was a slave on the grounds during the 1800s. Tour Director Hester Eby expects this photo that’s gone viral to increase visitors to the grounds.
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he is seeking to replace voting machines, and maybe the way we vote. He says an option they are exploring is a way to let voters cast ballots in their precinct, even if they are in another part of the state. He explains how it would work in his case, since he is a registered voter in another parish, but lives in Baton Rouge..:
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He is awaiting approval from the state Division of Administration to begin the bidding process.

A cold front has crossed the state, bringing Louisiana its coldest weather of the season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we can expect to see clouds and lingering rain through tomorrow. He says break out the sweaters and winter coats…:
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There has been a lot of buzz over the Instagram post by LSU star running back Derrius Guice which says he will decide whether to enter the draft after the Citrus Bowl against Notre Dame. The junior is expected to be selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft if he leaves early. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says he would be shocked if Guice stayed another year..:
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The Richwood High football team is headed to New Orleans on Friday to play in the Class 3A state championship against West Feliciana, and there’s an effort underway in Monroe to help get Rams students to The Dome to cheer on their team. Tyrone Dickens is trying to help raise money through his non-profit program K-9 Outreach, because many students can’t afford the trip…:
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You can contact Dickens through his K-9 outreach program to donate.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he’s looking to possibly replace the state’s voting machines…:
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Blasts of cold air are shooting into the state, and there’s even talk of possible freezes and wintry mixes in the forecast for some parts of Louisiana to close out the work week. State Climatologist Barry Keim says even as this cold front moves offshore, clouds and rain will stay in the forecast…:
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The Myrtles Plantation has shared a haunting photo of an unseen guest, as the resident ghost Chloe could be seen in a guest selfie. Tour Director Hester Eby says Chloe is known to photobomb pictures…:
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“Chloe” is believed to be the ghost of a slave girl at the Myrtles Plantation in the 1800s, who was a mistress of the owner.

Louisiana’s new state treasurer John Schroder was sworn into office Tuesday evening. The Republican fills the remaining two years of the term vacated by John Kennedy, who left the job after winning election to the U.S. Senate.

KLFY in Acadiana is reporting that one of those in the running to replace outgoing Ragin Cajuns Head Coach Mark Hudspeth includes LSU Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada.

It finally feels like winter in Louisiana as a cold front has crossed the Bayou State. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he is seeking to replace voting machines, and maybe the way we vote. He says a touch screen system that would produce a paper ballot showing you how you voted is one proposal…:
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The bidding process is pending approval from the Division of Administration.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says a pedestrian was killed by a train Tuesday in Hammond. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

Two Slidell Junior High School students are arrested after allegedly bringing a firearm to school. Police say a 14-year-old brought the weapon while a 12-year-old showed the gun to several students. Cops said the students were male and female, but would not provide further information.

The Richwood High football team is headed to New Orleans on Friday to play in the Class 3A state championship against West Feliciana, and there’s an effort underway in Monroe to help get Rams students to The Dome to cheer on their team. Tyrone Dickens is trying to help raise money through his non-profit program K-9 Outreach, because many students can’t afford the trip…:
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You can contact Dickens through his K-9 outreach program to donate.

A cold front has crossed the state, bringing Louisiana its coldest weather of the season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we can expect to see clouds and lingering rain through tomorrow. He says break out the sweaters and winter coats…:
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Keim says by Friday and over the weekend, we’ll see temperatures in the 30s in the morning with afternoon highs in the 50s.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he is seeking to replace voting machines. He is awaiting funding approval from the state Division of Administration to begin the bidding process. A new touch screen system would provide better confirmation from voters…:
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He says another option they are exploring is a way to let voters cast ballots in their precinct, even if they are in another part of the state.

The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is known for being haunted but it isn’t too often that visitors get to take a picture with a ghost. Tour Director Hester Eby says a group of women took a picture in the breezeway and it appears that Chloe wanted to photo bomb the selfie…:
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Eby says The Myrtles is already nationally known as a haunted house but expects the viral photo will help bring in visitors in the near future.

Louisiana’s new state treasurer John Schroder was sworn into office Tuesday evening. The Republican fills the remaining two years of the term vacated by John Kennedy, who left the job after winning election to the U.S. Senate.

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The Richwood Rams from Ouachita Parish are getting ready to play in the 3A State Championship.  But for many fans, they can’t afford to make the long trip to New Orleans.  Kelley Ray says that’s where K-9 Outreach is coming in…

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Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he’s looking to possibly replace the state’s voting machines.  Kelley Ray has more…

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A cold front has crossed the state, bringing Louisiana its coldest weather of the season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we can expect to see clouds and lingering rain through tomorrow. He says break out the sweaters and winter coats.

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Keim says by Friday and over the weekend, we’ll see temperatures in the 30s in the morning with afternoon highs in the 50s. He says there’s also a chance for a light freeze across northern parishes.

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Keim says even as the front moves offshore, clouds and rain will stay in the forecast.

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The Richwood Rams in Monroe in Ouachita Parish will play in the 3A State Championship against West Feliciana at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Friday.  There are many fans that want to go watch, but can’t afford to make the long trip.  Tyron Dickens is trying to help raise money through his non-profit program K-9 Outreach.  Dickens says donations have started coming in…

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He says they hope to take two full buses to New Orleans, but they come at a cost of five-thousand-dollars each.  Game ticket prices are beyond the reach of some residents and Dickens wants to show the team that the community is behind them by getting sponsors to help with travel expenses…

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This is the first time since 1974 that the Rams have been involved in a state championship game.  He said last week, several fans got to go to the game.  He says actions like this help promote good will in the community…

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You can more information on how to help by contacting Dickens at email address allisonkendrel@gmail.com.

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The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is known for being haunted but it isn’t too often that visitors get to take a picture with a ghost. Tour Director Hester Eby says a group of women took a picture in the breezeway and it appears that Chloe wanted to photo bomb the selfie….

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Eby says as revenge Chloe poisoned a cake that killed the owner’s wife and two children so she was hanged. She says every once in a while, Chloe is known to pop into a picture.

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Eby says The Myrtles is already nationally known as a haunted house but expects the viral photo will help bring in visitors in the near future.

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Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler says they are looking at replacing voting machines. Schedler says tampering with the current machines is remote, but a new system would further decrease chances of tampering.  He is awaiting approval from the state Division of Administration. If approved, the new touch screen system would provide better confirmation for voters…

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Schedler says a new voting system would be valuable for voters who work or live away from the parish they are registered in, like college students.  Schedler explains how it would work in his case, since he is a registered voter in another parish, but living in Baton Rouge as Secretary of State…

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Schedler says getting a better system would help, if questions arose following an election…

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If approved, Schedler says they could begin getting bids by January.

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There has been a lot of buzz over the Instagram post by LSU star running back Derrius Guice which says he will decide whether to enter the draft after the Citrus Bowl against Notre Dame. The junior is expected to be selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft if he leaves early. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says he would be shocked if Guice stayed another year..:

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Guice said he was frustrated by a knee injury he dealt with throughout the season and said no player wants to be injured or play injured. He added he is finally 100%. Moran says Arden Key is another player likely to leave LSU and be picked in the first round. He says also expected to go pro are cornerbacks Donte Jackson and Kevin Toliver…:

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Moran says it’ll be interesting to see what some offensive lineman  like Will Clapp will do…:

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Two Slidell Junior High School students are arrested after allegedly bringing a firearm to school.  Police received a crime stoppers tip that a 14-year-old boy brought the weapon while a 12-year-old boy showed the weapon to several students.  The younger boy also went as far as pointing it at another student and making threats on social media.  Both suspects are in custody at the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.

Denham Springs Police have arrested a man who allegedly tried to rob a woman at gunpoint during a sale of an XBOX video game.  The victim told police that she met Michael Mitchell at a bank parking lot, when Mitchell drew a gun.  The victim screamed and Mitchell fled from the scene in a car.  He was later found at a Baton Rouge restaurant where he was taken into custody.  The victim identified him in a police lineup.  He is in custody on a 100-thousand-dollar bond.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore released the findings in the 2016 officer-involved shooting death of 48-year-old Terrell Walker. Cops believe Walker shot and killed his girlfriend on Essen Lane, then fled.  Moore says when Walker left the scene the first time, he soon returned and fired into a crowd of people and paramedics who were treating the mortally-wounded girlfriend, April Peck. Moore says one of the EMS workers recalled hearing the suspect yell numerous threats as he was firing shots at those assisting the injured female…:

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State Police and the FBI seek the public’s help in the apprehension of suspects involved in two bank robberies in north Louisiana. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says the suspected man and woman should be considered armed and dangerous.  He says if you see something suspicious, report it to police or the FBI…

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