Temperatures across Louisiana are expected to drop to around freezing overnight resulting in frost and a light freeze. State Climatologist Barry Keim says areas north of the I-10/I-12 corridor will have a light freeze Tuesday morning…:
CUT 9 (09) “pets and plants”
He says a front passing through the state Wednesday night will cause warmer temperatures to settle in, but not as warm as temperatures on Christmas.

Louisiana’s political community is in shock over the apparent suicide of political blogger C.B Forgotston. State Treasurer John Kennedy the 70-year-old capitol watchdog would say what other people were too scared to say. He says Forgotston’s candor, honesty, and goodness will be missed…:
CUT 5 (08) “in Louisiana”
It’s reported that he left his wife a note while she was sleeping indicating where his body could be found.

It’s likely that Coach Sean Payton will be discussing his future with general manager Mickey Loomis during today’s meeting…:
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Eric Gill”

LSU running back Leonard Fournette has been named the state’s top offensive player of the year according to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. McNeese State’s Wallace Scott was selected as defensive player of the year. And Louisiana Tech quarterback Jeff Driskel earned Newcomer of the Year honors.