The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send some Fat Tuesday love to our troops serving in locations throughout the world who can’t be home this Carnival season. Coordinator Tawney Tallo, who is stationed in Afghanistan, says when these treats arrive it feels like Louisiana has come to them…:
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Fill the box with Mardi Gras themed items such as hats, throws, costumes, beads, or Louisiana inspired foods. You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

A former Louisiana Tech football star who now plays for the Browns was arrested in West Monroe on Sunday. Police say Carlos Henderson was booked for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on I-20.

A winter storm warning is in effect for 6 North Louisiana Parishes, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening. The National Weather Service says tonight there is a potential for freezing rain and possibly 2-3 inches of snow in those areas.

The colder than normal winter in Louisiana might affect the insect population this summer. LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says while there will be fewer mosquitoes, love bugs likely survived the frigid weather…
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He says the bee population likely wasn’t affected either.

Sportsman will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries transitions to a new system. Spokesperson Rene LeBreton says the state has a new vendor for licensing…:
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They will be available again at retail stores April 2nd.