1:30 PM Newscast LRN

Cajun Navy 2016 has responded to the devastation left from tornados in south Alabama that killed at least 23. Responders from Baton Rouge are now in Lee County, which saw the heaviest impact from the tornado outbreak. Vice President of Cajun Navy 2016 Billy Bringear says efforts like this do cost money, and any contributions Louisianans want to make to help can be done on the Cajun Navy 2016 Facebook page.

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The rain is behind us but it’s a cold Fat Tuesday for revelers along the parade routes.  A cold front has brought Canadian air into the state. The cold conditions are expected to continue into Ash Wednesday, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says expect to see a warming trend as the week comes to a close.

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A Switzerland-based company plans to hire 120 workers so it can assemble its new S-H-0-9 helicopter in Lafayette. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Tax season is in full swing and that can mean tax refunds are on the way too. IRS Spokesperson Raphael Tulino says anyone curious about their return status will have better luck going online than calling the IRS…

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