Central and south Louisiana are still seeing moderate precipitation after an arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures, bringing a lot of moisture. Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says the strong winds will drop the wind chill to near freezing…
There is a chance of a wintry mix from Thursday night into Friday morning.
A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make significantly more than female professors. The report took the total wages and calculated the average monthly pay of professors. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says there are several factors involved, but it’s alarming that a male professor could make 20-thousand dollars a year more than a female doing the same job…
Louisiana’s Congressional delegation has been pushing for reforms in the National Flood Insurance Program that keep premiums affordable and don’t restrict coverage for flood-prone areas. The program will expire Friday if no action is taken. Congressman Clay Higgins says he’s frustrated that residents are having to wait for answers…:
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The latest cold snap has brought about the use of electric heaters and fireplaces once again. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says fire dangers increases with the use of those in places where Christmas decorations are up…
There were 46 fire related deaths last year in Louisiana. Browning says that number will increase this year, even though his department educates the public on fire safety…