9:30 LRN Newscast Jan 15

Get your winter coat ready because the temps are going to drop after rain enters the state and hold on to your hat also because it’s going to be windy too. State Climatologist, Barry Keim areas north of I-20 could experience a wintery mix of precipitation overnight.  Keim says the wind chill will make it feel even colder on Sunday and you’ll continue to need that extra blanket for a few more nights because the cold temps continue.

Cut  11 (10)  “…behind that.”

 

A helicopter crash in Lafourche Parish Friday morning killed two people on board. A spokesperson for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says a caller reported seeing a helicopter go down on the west side of the parish near the edge of the levee system in Larose around 10 am. Search crews spent hours circling an area south of Larose and spotted the wreckage. Officials are working to notify next of kin.

Thanks to the recently passed federal Infrastructure Bill, Louisiana will get a billion dollars over 5 years to repair or rebuild a significant amount of the state’s crumbling bridges. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the state will spend about 200-million of the one billion this year and they’ve released a list of bridge projects.

CUT 13(11)      “…this year.”

Bridges in Caddo, Ouachita St. Mary Parish – all expected to get some attention in the coming year.

Fans of Betty White are giving the beloved actress a true Mardi Gras send-off tomorrow. Retired New Orleans realtor, Santa T Claus says attendees are encouraged to bring their well-behaved four-legged friend and a pet toy to donate.

Cut 5 (09) “…to California.”

 

The parade begins at 4pm at the corner of Bourbon and Canal.