There are numerous road closures in the Bayou State after an arctic cold front swept across the country Monday creating hazardous conditions. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says even though crews began applying brine and salt to roadways Monday afternoon…
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Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge after a single vehicle wreck led to a massive traffic jam. Westlake Police Chief Chrstopher Wilrye says the driver involved in the single vehicle wreck lost his life after either jumped or fell off the bridge…
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The man who lost his life has been identified as 37-year-old Jordan Foster.

Governor Jeff Landry opened the start of an eight-day special session urging legislators to approve a Congressional District map that adds a second majority minority district. He also wants legislation approved that will shift Louisiana’s elections from a jungle open primary to closed party primaries. He says voters that belong to a political party should have the right to choose their candidate to represent them in the General election
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The special session must end by January 23rd.

Three Natchitoches Police officers are recovering from injuries after trying to apprehend 25-year Lakendra Bolton who is accused of stealing from a grocery store…
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Natchitoches Police spokesperson John Greely says Bolton injured the officers with her vehicle.