A cold front has crossed the state, bringing Louisiana its coldest weather of the season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we can expect to see clouds and lingering rain through tomorrow. He says break out the sweaters and winter coats…:
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Keim says by Friday and over the weekend, we’ll see temperatures in the 30s in the morning with afternoon highs in the 50s.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says he is seeking to replace voting machines. He is awaiting funding approval from the state Division of Administration to begin the bidding process. A new touch screen system would provide better confirmation from voters…:
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He says another option they are exploring is a way to let voters cast ballots in their precinct, even if they are in another part of the state.

The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is known for being haunted but it isn’t too often that visitors get to take a picture with a ghost. Tour Director Hester Eby says a group of women took a picture in the breezeway and it appears that Chloe wanted to photo bomb the selfie…:
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Eby says The Myrtles is already nationally known as a haunted house but expects the viral photo will help bring in visitors in the near future.

Louisiana’s new state treasurer John Schroder was sworn into office Tuesday evening. The Republican fills the remaining two years of the term vacated by John Kennedy, who left the job after winning election to the U.S. Senate.