A sweltering week looks to be over, and once the state got some rain out of the way, forecasters say we can expect much cooler temperatures to move in just in time for Christmas. Temps will be in the low to mid 50s by this afternoon. State Climatologist Barry Keim says frigid temperatures are in store for Christmas Eve night on into Christmas Day…:
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NORAD says conditions will be perfect for Santa’s big journey tomorrow night.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Slidell area man for terrorizing after he made threats against a local church. Once detectives felt like they had enough evidence to secure an arrest warrant for 37-year-old Dusty Gerchow, they went to his home and found a huge supply of guns, ammunition and body armor. He allegedly made threats to kill a member of the Open Arms Ministries congregation.

There’s an extra special bonfire to be lit this Christmas Eve along the Mississippi River levee in St. John Parish that’s getting national attention:
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Saints Coach Sean Payton admitted he let his frustration with officials get out of hand during the first game between New Orleans and the Falcons, who are set to face off in the Superdome Sunday..:
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The big division game kicks off at noon tomorrow.