For all Louisiana parishes north of I-20, there’s a a Winter Storm Warning is in effect ahead of a strong cold front that will move through the state this evening. Gary Chatelain, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says there will be rain developing first…
CUT 5 Q: “the Ark-La-Tex”
He says the winter weather should not be as severe as last time in North Louisiana, since the ground is warmer. But icy conditions on bridges and overpasses will be an issue.

US Army officials payed a visit to Vernon Parish last night to listen to citizen concerns about reductions at Fort Polk. Army evaluators stayed until about 10:30pm at a local church in Leesville, listening to dozens of people expressing how important the base is…
CUT 13 (10) Q: “statewide issues”
That’s Fort Polk Progress Chairman Michael Reese.
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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is dead after officers responded to reports that the suspect was shooting a gun into the air in the middle of the street…
CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

The LSU men’s basketball team plays its final home game of the year tonight as they host the Tennessee Volunteers at six pm in the Maravich Center. These two teams met in Knoxville on Valentine’s Day and it was all LSU as they won by 18 points. The Volunteers bring a five-game losing streak to Baton Rouge. LSU has won its last three and they are ten and six in league play.