1:30 LRN Newscast Dec 27

Several water systems across the state are struggling with low water pressure after the fridged temps. In Caddo Parish 21 pallets of water were distributed in some town should the water systems fail. Sgt. Casey Jones with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are asking residents to conserve water by limiting shower times and…

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The weather has also caused numerous flight cancellations and with college bowl games and Triple A’s Nick Chabarria says travel to those destinations could be snarled as airlines play catch-up from last weekend.

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He advises checking before you drive to the airport to see if you’re flight has been canceled and download the app for your airline to receive notifications.

State Police say a fatal crash in Ascension Parish Monday serves as another tragic reminder of the importance of seat belt use. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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A winning Powerball ticket purchased in Ascension Parish is still unclaimed and set to expire next month. The $50,000 lottery Powerball ticket was purchased at Fisherman’s One Stop on Highway 22. The Powerball prize was won on Saturday, July 30, Officials said the winning ticket matched four of the five numbers drawn and the red Powerball number to win. That ticket will expire on January 26th if not redeemed.