10:30 LRN Newscast December 7

The recent cold snap could bring southeast Louisiana some wintry precipitation tonight into Friday morning.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says if there is wintry precipitation, it won’t be a statewide weather event…

Cut 11 (09) “first place.”

Lafayette Public Schools have announced they are closing tomorrow, due to the weather.

Even though it is a joyous time of year, the holidays can be stressful.  Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric Nurse Glenda Natale says to get a strong support system.  She suggests getting out to volunteer or befriending a neighbor, rather than dwelling on past memories with people who are no longer with you.

Cut 5  (10)  “of happiness”

The 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl—L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic begins today and runs through Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Traditional One-A powers West St. John and Kentwood will kick the classic off. At 3:30 it’s Lafayette Christian against Ascension Catholic. Bonine (bow-nine) says L-C-A has never played for a state championship and Ascension Catholic will make history as soon as the game begins, because of its coach Drey Trosclair…

Cut 8 (12) “for everybody”

The New Orleans Saints are set to square off against the Atlanta Falcons tonight in a key NFC South showdown.  Quarterback Drew Brees says the short week can make it difficult to prepare, but he knows the Falcons will be ready with some new tricks up their sleeve…

Cut 13 (10) “to play.”

Kickoff is at 7:25 at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta.