The yo-yoing of the temperatures is making us more susceptible to sickness according to experts. But James Diaz, the Program Director of Occupational Health Sciences at LSU Health New Orleans, says there things you can do to protect yourself…:
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With temperatures for most of the state in the 70s yesterday and 30s today, Diaz says immune systems can weaken so it’s important to do your best to protect against germs.

State Police continue to urge caution on roadways as winter weather conditions remain. Troop F reports they are working a crash involving several 18 wheelers on Highway 165 in Morehouse Parish. Both the north and south bound lanes of traffic are blocked in the area. Several interstate ramps remained closed. Troopers say if you must drive please be safe.

No more elephants at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. The company announces the phase out of the act by 2018. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson it’s about time. Many in the public have voiced concerns regarding how elephants and other animals have been treated by the circus. Dorson says negative reinforcement is often used to train these elephants…:
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Horses, dogs, tigers and other animals will continue to be used in the shows.

Governor Bobby Jindal announces Hunting Energy Services is completing a $62 million dollar industrial expansion near Houma. The company is consolidating and expanding its Terrebonne Parish operations with a facility designed to broaden its services to the offshore oil industry. The project creates 20 new direct jobs and retain 103 existing jobs. The company estimates the project will generate 75 construction jobs.