Many major throughways are still closed across Louisiana as the deep freeze continues. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Another winter storm warning kicks into effect tonight for much of north Louisiana. National Weather Service Meterologist C-S Ross in Shreveport says an ice storm is on its way…
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South Louisiana will see rain tomorrow morning.

This brutal winter weather has claimed two lives so far in Louisiana. Both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish. Authorities say 74-year-old Mary Guillory died from the extreme weather conditions after she wandered about in the neighborhood. Guillory may have have suffered from dementia. And a 50-year-old man slipped on the ice and died from a head injury Monday in the Carencro area. Governor Edwards is also concerned about more deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning as people without power use generators to keep the heater on…
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And Entergy says there’s the potential for rolling blockouts because of the demand on energy. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time…
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Entergy is asking customers to reduce their power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees.