A winter weather advisory is in effect until noon today for Catahoula and Concordia Parishes in eastern Louisiana. This advisory means light sleet and light freezing rain will cause travel difficulties, especially on bridges and overpasses. A wintry mix of precipitation, including sleet, is moving through central Louisiana this morning.

The first bill of what’s expected to be many items dealing with cell phone use while driving has been proposed for the 2015 legislative session. Michelle Southern reports…

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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hears three cases today regarding same-sex marriage bans in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. In November, the 6th Circuit upheld same-sex marriage bans in four states which created a circuit split on the issue. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan says the ultimate decision on same-sex marriage will come from the US Supreme Court, perhaps this year…

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The US Supreme Court will privately discuss same-sex marriage cases from several states today, including Louisiana.

A grand jury in Calcasieu Parish decided not to indict former LSU and NFL player, Brandon Winey, on a charge of attempted second degree murder. Authorities believe Winey arrived at a woman’s apartment while Tahj Jones was there and an argument between the two men lead to a fight where Winey shot Jones in the stomach. Winey’s attorney, Walt Sanchez, says Winey is very pleased the grand jury did not send down an indictment…

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Sanchez says he’s glad the grand jury agreed that the gun was fired in self defense.