12:30 PM Newscast Dec 8

We’re going to need sweaters and raincoats this weekend. A cold front is bringing rain and State Climatologist Barry Keim says, rain will be scattered across the state but with the increased probability of tornadic activity, you want to remain weather-aware. Rain totals shouldn’t be excessive, he says we could have up to an inch and a half of precipitation, and the heavier rain is more likely in northeast Louisiana.

Cut 7 (09) “…drought situation.” 

 

The first 13 homes to have a fortified roof installed through the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program have been completed. Homeowner Alicia Craige is among one of the first to have her roof installed. To comply with insurance requirements, Craige says she needed to get her roof repaired immediately so she applied online.

Cut 4 (12) “…new roof.”

 

The Prep Classic finishes with three more games on Saturday. It starts at noon with St. Thomas More taking on Lafayette Christian in the division two select state title game. St. Charles Catholic goes after its third consecutive state title when they face Calvary Baptist at 3:30. Cougars Coach Wayne Stein credits the players for their consistent performance…

Cut 10 (04) “…blessed.”

Ruston will face Zachary Saturday night but first Tonight, Acadiana faces Catholic High in a battle of 5A powers. Yesterday, Oak Grove won its fourth state title in five years, while Southern Lab took home its second championship in three years.