The state set a record for highway traffic fatality deaths with 997 in 2021. That’s according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation. There were 828 deaths in 2020. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says it’s a sign we need to be more cautious while driving…
cut 5 (07) “….much more seriously”
Wilson says three things can greatly reduce highway deaths: buckling up, do not drink and drive, and remaining undistracted while behind the wheel.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for tonight through Friday morning for much of southeast Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says any accumulation is expected to be light, but even a glaze of ice on bridges could result in hazardous travel…
cut 8 (08) “….careful out there”
Keim says all of Louisiana should prepare for a cold few days coming up.

Two Democrats have begun their campaign against republican US Senator John Kennedy and Governor Edwards gives his impressions of the candidates.
Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

USA Today Network reporter Greg Hilburn has a text from State Treasurer John Schroeder to one of his supporters saying that he will run for governor in 2023. But Schroeder tells Louisiana Radio Network he has yet to make a final decision, but he is considering a run for the governor’s mansion.