There is the potential for light freezing rain across the northern parishes tonight, into the overnight hours and through tomorrow morning. Louisiana Radio Network Meteorologist John Wetherbee says high temperatures will only be in the upper 30s today across north Louisiana and temperatures will approach freezing tonight.
The Winter Weather Advisory is for parishes along I-20.
The Broussard Police Department continues to investigate the theft of 12 squirrel monkeys from a habitat at Zoosiana over the weekend. Police Chief Vance Oliver says they have an idea of how the burglary happened.
Cut 7 (09) “..from that location.”
A squirrel monkey is the size of a squirrel and they do bite.
State lawmakers begin debate today on a program to incentivize more insurance companies to cover properties in Louisiana after several either left or went insolvent. House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue says he and others have concerns about the proposal and its…
Cut 10 (08) “…intended goal.”
To give lawmakers a better picture of the property insurance crisis in the state, the Legislative Auditor released a report and how the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program worked in 2007. Ed Seyler with the Legislative Auditor’s office back then only five additional insurance companies came to the state but says it was measurable success….
Cut 5 (13) “…of their targets.”