It’s a brisk Christmas Day in Sportsman Paradise. State Climatologist Barry Keim says morning lows were at or near freezing, and afternoon highs will struggle to stay out of the 40s. He says it’s also very breezy out today with this cold air that’s filtering in from Canada…:
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He says dry weather will last through Saturday before it looks like rain returns as we ring in 2018.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ December Aerial Waterfowl Survey shows a major migration of birds, over three million compared to just over one a half million last month. Waterfowl Program Manager Larry Reynolds blames the weather…:
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Duck hunting season will go on through mid January in the coastal areas of Louisiana.

An analysis finds upgrading National Parks in Louisiana could create 110 jobs. Matt Doyle talked with the Pew Charitable Trusts about what it would mean for the parks and the economy..:
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These military members send holiday greetings home to Louisiana…:
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