A deadly house fire kills four people early this morning in Baton Rouge.  The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the home on Iroquios Street.  Two others, a five and a 19-year-old were taken to a hospital.  Officials say a friend sleeping at the home woke up on fire and ran next door to get help.

The polar vortex is projected to retreat back north this weekend. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A television series about the life of the men and women who live in the wilds of Louisiana will begin airing on a new channel this weekend. The Discovery Channel has signed “Out Da’ Bayou” for 13 episodes after five years on CST and the Sportsman Channel. Host John Jackson says the show puts you right in the middle of some of the toughest jobs in the state, like catching swordfish…

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This is the first time in many years that Louisiana State Police conducted two cadet classes at the same time.  The 96^th class will graduate today while the 97^th class began their over 20 week training program with a much larger class recently.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says there are many who want to have a career in law enforcement…

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27 men and women will be assigned around the state during the ceremonies this morning.