State Climatologist Barry Keim says most of the state will remain below freezing today, with the exception of the most extreme coastal parishes but it will be short-lived. Saturday’s forecast is almost a carbon copy of today, but some areas will be just above freezing in the mid and upper 30s for the highs on Saturday. Christmas Day a slight increase in temperatures. Instead of seeing teens in north Louisiana temps will be in the lower 20s.
Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy both voted against the federal budget. Kennedy sited inflation and says too many members of Congress have no qualms about overspending.
Cut 8 (11) “…to get the money.“
The budget now heads to the House for a final vote before it can be sent to the President for signature.
State Treasurer John Schroder wants to remind parents to use the START for a college savings plan. Donations before the end of the year can be deducted from your 2022 taxes. Schroder says similar plans are wildly popular in other states but are underused here.
UL-Lafayette will play in the Independence Bowl today against Houston. The Cajuns are in Shreveport to face the 5-7 Cougars. ULL Coach Michael Desormeaux says this is a bowl game the program is excited about…
Kickoff is at 2:00 pm.