16:30 LRN Newscast January 3

Snow was the big weather maker in south east Louisiana earlier this morning.  The cold weather will continue tonight to make an impact bring another night of freezing temperatures statewide.  The Weather Service’s Alek Krautman…

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Warmer weather is expected by the weekend with temps in the 60’s statewide.

The Louisiana SPCA says stray cats are trying to find warm areas to camp out in, including your car.  They usually end up in the under carriage of vehicles.   SPCA spokesperson Alicia Haefele says a simple step can make them leave quickly…

Cut 11 (09) “that engine.”

This arctic blast has Louisianans scrambling to protect their homes. Matt Doyle talked to State Fire Marshal Butch Browning about a growing issue…

Cut 2 (29) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

Texas A&M is not taking no for an answer and is coming after LSU defense coordinator Dave Aranda again.  Aranda turned down their original offer of 1.85-milllion dollars to make him the highest paid college assistant coach in the country.  An LSU source says the new offer may be closer now to 3 million.  and Aranda would have the flexibility to hire his own defensive staff.  There has been no decision made yet.