If you were hoping Louisiana would get a break from the chilly temps anytime soon, well you’re out of luck. State Climatologist Barry Keim says tonight will be the coldest of the current grip Old Man Winter has on the Bayou State with temps hovering around freezing…:

CUT 06(12)      “…next week.”

Another person has entered the race to be Louisiana’s next governor; Mandeville Republican state Representative Richard Nelson says he will run on a platform of progress for the state via tax reforms, which includes ending state sales tax. At 36 years of age, he feels youth is to his advantage…:

CUT 14(09)      “…do that.”

Nelson joins Attorney General Jeff Landry in making his intentions public. At least six others are interested but have not made a final decision.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was combative with a reporter after being questioned about her time spent traveling, and use of a city-owned apartment with an NOPD officer…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

A Livingston parish school teacher is arrested for alleged inappropriate behavior with students. 23-year-old Kayla Calicott is accused of sending explicit texts to one student and gifting another with a vape pen. Calicott reportedly has resigned her job at Denham Springs High.