Louisiana is experiencing another very cold day, and it looks to stay this way and get even chillier into the New Year. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the polar vortex has arrived with a vengeance and it’s going to affect us for at least the next week and perhaps even longer…:
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He says extremely nasty & cold weather is forecast for New Years night, and even a chance for freezing rain in northern parishes.

A study out of MIT shows that drivers who tailgate are actually causing traffic delays and lengthening commutes during peak hours. Traffic Engineer Laurence Lambert of Vectura Consulting says the study shows that tailgating actually causes previously non-existent traffic jams…:
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Researchers suggest the best course of action is to maintain an equal distance from both the car in front of you and the car behind you.

Louisiana is one of eight states that saw a population drop from last year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between July 2016 and July 2017, the state’s population decreased by fewer than 2,000. About 27,000 relocated to other states. Demographer Greg Rigamer says a lot of the decrease has to do with the current job market…:
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Louisiana remains the 25th-largest state with an estimated 4.68 million residents.

The Walk-On’s Independence Bowl is kicking off at this hour at Independence Stadium in Shreveport with Florida State and Southern Miss playing. I-Bowl spokesman Stefan Nolet says There are quite a few local fans excited to see a team of the caliber of the Seminoles…:
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