The U.S. House passes the $1.7-trillion omnibus spending plan that will keep the government up and running. Only one Louisiana congressional delegate, Democrat District 2 Congressman Troy Carter, voted for it. Senator John Kennedy says he opposed the bill because it will lead to more inflation…:
CUT 06 (14) “…so much money.”
Kennedy is angry with Democrats who brought the bill and with Republicans who voted for it.
We have a cold Christmas Eve ahead, with more temperatures dipping well below freezing again tonight. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it should warm very slightly for Christmas Day. Instead of hitting the teens in northern parishes, it’ll go into the 20’s…:
CUT 10 (07) “…the freeze mark.”
He says we’ll hit a high around 70 again by Wednesday.
The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Hessmer man Thursday night after he allegedly stabbed his mother to death. Asked to do a welfare check, Hessmer Police found 56-year-old Lisa Roy Mose dead from multiple stab wounds. An investigation led to the arrest of her son, 27-year-old Daniel McWilliams for 2nd-degree murder. No bond has been set as yet.
With cold weather gripping Louisiana, Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain says even though most livestock is more cold-resistant than pets, they still need special care in this weather. He recommends adding heat lamps to chicken coops. And he says it is important to remember that even in very cold weather livestock need to stay hydrated…:
CUT 14(05) “…can drink.”
Strain says beef cattle, pigs and sheep can withstand pretty cold temperatures, but horses need to be brought inside the barn and even have a lamp to provide some heat.