17:30 Newscast January 4,2015

It’s still a mystery whether Sean Payton will return as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Eric Gill has this report….
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Mississippi wildlife officials are investigating a fatal shooting that involved a 16-year-old from Franklinton, Louisiana, who shot his father while hunting in the Delta National Forest on New Year’s Eve. Few details have been released but law enforcement bureau chief Steve Adcock advises hunters to be aware of their target at movement or shadows.

 

Temperatures across the state 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…

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He says a front passing through Louisiana on Wednesday night will cause warmer temperatures to settle in, but not as warm as we experienced during Christmas.

Lafayette Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week that killed two people. 17-year-old Antonio Means was shot once and passed away at a local hospital. 23-year-old Linton Batiste was shot twice and died a day later. 21-year-old Tavis Jenkins of Alexandria was taken into custody without incident earlier today and his ex-girlfriend was unharmed. Cpl. Paul Mouton says Jenkins faces serious charges…

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