10:30 LRN Newscast January 18

It’s a warm morning, but strong storms are expected to arrive later today in north and central Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Strong storms are possible in southeast Louisiana on Saturday morning and once the rain moves out, the cold air will move in as we’ll see low temperatures drop below freezing on Sunday and Monday morning for a good portion of the state.

The two-day Southern Republican Leadership Conference is underway at the Ponthartrain Center in Kenner. President of the event, Roger Villere, says the theme is…
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Villere says Republicans Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone are expected to attend. They are seeking to defeat Governor John Bel Edwards. Villere says there will also be workshops to help Republicans who plan to run for seats in the state legislature.

It’s a Black and Gold Friday and Saints fans are confident in a victory over the Rams in Sunday’s NFC championship game…
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Saints Coach Sean Payton is asking fans to bring the noise, but Rams wide receiver Robert Woods is not concerned…
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Kick off Sunday is at 2:05.