As we wake up to another bitterly cold morning on this Christmas Eve, Entergy sends this message to customers: “Unusually high electricity use due to extreme temperatures may exceed available power supply. Please help by adjusting thermostats and turning off non-essential lights, electronics and large appliance to avoid periodic outrages. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
One of the most anticipated cold fronts of the year has moved through Louisiana and winter has arrived right on cue. State Climatologist Barry Keim says to expect another very cold day for Christmas, albeit a little bit warmer than today. Instead of seeing mercury in the teens in north Louisiana, temps will be in the lower 20’s…:
CUT 10(07) “..the freeze mark.”
He says a warming will start Monday with daytime highs near 70 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.
The State Treasurer offers up an outside-the-gift box suggestion that will last much longer than most Christmas gifts…:
CUT 01(30) “Golsby.”