Governor Bobby Jindal announces he’s planned a trip to Europe seeking new foreign trade and investment. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret says Jindal visited Asia last year in January and the relationships they were able to build there will result in expected additional economic development announcements for Louisiana within the next couple of months. He says more jobs for citizens here has always been a major priority for the Governor’s Administration:
CUT 8 (10) “in Europe”
Jindal leaves Sunday and will be back January 20th.

It’s like it’s January 2014 all over again as the National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of a wintry mix for the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas Friday morning. Today they say there is a 30-40 percent chance of rain, freezing rain and sleet before 9am in the morning. Transportation officials say they have one million pounds of salt ready to go in case highways start to ice over.

The freezing temperatures that have descended on the state has strawberry farmers working to minimize the damage the weather could have on their crops. William Fletcher, a strawberry farmer in Ponchatoula, says his crop did sustain some damage from the freezing temperatures but does not think it’s catastrophic…:
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Experts think the spring harvest may be a little delayed due to damage to the crop from the winter weather.

The search for a new LSU defensive coordinator doesn’t appear to be going so well. Coach Les Miles has reportedly interviewed or spoke with several candidates, but a front-runner has yet to emerge. LSU beat reporter for Gannett Newspapers, Glen Guilbeau, says Miles may have to promote defensive line coach Brick Haley to replace the departed John Chavis…:
CUT 11 (07) “look good”
Penn State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop reportedly interviewed, but decided to remain with the Nittany Lions.