A good portion of Louisiana is under a tornado watch until six PM tonight. The watch box includes Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Natchez, Mississippi. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front is bringing the state heavy rainfall and strong winds…
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There are reports of scattered power outages.

State Police report dozens of DWI arrests in north and central Louisiana during an effort to curb drunk driving fatalities over the Christmas weekend. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says several drivers were also booked on drug charges…
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Younger says they are encouraged that there’s been a 14-percent decline from last year in traffic fatalities statewide

Congressman Ralph Abraham holds a fundraiser in Monroe tonight as he strengthens his campaign war chest ahead of the 2019 governor’s race…
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At the Independence Bowl Fan Fest in Shreveport, fans have a chance to consume a bowl from the world’s largest pot of gumbo. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is there…
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Proceeds will go to the Fisher House Foundation to provide housing for families of militiary patients in the hospital.