Between now and New Year’s Day, police throughout the state will be working overtime looking for drunk drivers. It’s all part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says if you plan on having a good time at your holiday gatherings, by all means do so – but have a plan to get home safely.

Cut 5 (06) “…a designated driver.”

It’s going to be a frigid start to the work week next week. A cold front is going to come barreling into the state this weekend, and that’s going to plunge Monday morning temperatures into the 20s in the northern parishes and close to freezing in the southern parishes. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says while those of you in the north should cover your pipes if you haven’t already, those of you in the south should be okay for the time being.

Cut 8 (07) “…long, long duration.”

Temperatures should warm back up by the middle of next week.

Nearly five years after losing her husband to COVID-19 complications, Congresswoman Julia Letlow is getting ready to tie the knot. Letlow announced on social media her engagement to Baton Rouge lawyer Kevin Ainsworth. No wedding date has been set.

State champions are being crowned in high school football at the Superdome. The first game today was a back and forth affair in Division Two non-select, with Iowa outlasting North DeSoto, 50-43. Iowa joins Dunham, Riverside Academy and Haynesville as state champions for 2025. Making it to the Superdome has now become the standard for Haynesville over the years. Head Coach David Franklin says his players never backed down from the high expectations.

Cut 11 (10) “…lot of pressure.”

Franklin says this state championship was a special one for him, after losing both of his parents earlier this year.