11:30am Newscast December 30

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

A Slidell man has been arrested for his part in a “Nigerian Prince’ email scam.  Kelley Ray has more…

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LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game After the regular season finale, Coach O expressed hoped Canada would land a head coaching job. Canada says…

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Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Current projections show North Louisiana will see temperatures fall into the teens, while the rest of the state sits in the middle 20s. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service Shreveport says as the cold air will sink south, it will create wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

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Despite the low temperatures, no snow is expected.

The fireworks will be coming out despite the freezing temperatures. State fire marshal’s have been out reminding people about firework safety basics, like keeping the pyrotechnics at least 300 feet away from houses, trees, and other possibly flammable objects. State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says every device is different, and you need to read the label before firing the explosives…

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Browning says you can talk to the experts at fireworks retailers for more safety tips.

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle