The New Orleans Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire that has left 5 people dead in the Broadmoor area. The victims have been identified as 77-year-old Martha Anderson; Christina Squier; and her three children 12-year-old Jade Anderson, 11-year-old Jason Anderson, and 6-year-old Jala Anderson. The father of the children made it out of the home and called authorities, but was unsuccessful in returning to the home to save his family.

A fatal shooting of a hunter in Rapides Parish will not result in any charges. Michelle Southern reports.

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It’s Veteran’s Day and Louisiana Department of Veteran’s Affairs Secretary David LaCerte says it’s important that we remember those who have lost their life for our country, and those still serving. He says we need to continue to hold the Federal VA accountable for the treatment of our veterans…

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LaCerte says there are a lot of people to thank in Louisiana where we have about 320,000 veterans.

If you are not ready for winter in Louisiana, yet, you might want to start getting ready. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the next couple of days will basically be a transition period before a big blast of cold air from Canada hits the Bayou State…

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Keim says this cold weather event will stick around for a while.