9:30 LRN Newscast January 5

The arctic blast is expected to start receding this weekend, sending the state back to its usual mild winter weather. Low temperatures this week sat in the lower 20s for much of Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s one of the coldest weeks on record…

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Temps are expected back in the 50s statewide this weekend

Saturday’s 550-million-dollar Powerball jackpot is the sixth largest and tonight’s Mega-Millions drawing is the fourth largest in that game’s history.  Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison says very few people are lucky enough to win the large jackpots, but plenty of players won smaller prizes last week.…

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Discovery Channel viewers will learn about some of the toughest jobs in the state, thanks to a television show called Out Da’ Bayou. Matt Doyle has more.

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27 men and women will become Louisiana State Police troopers today.  They are part of the 96th cadet class.  The 97th currently is enrolled and Sgt. Jared Sandifer says they are looking for members to start the next class soon…

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