Snow, sleet and freezing rain is once again falling across the northern half of the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is somewhat reminiscent of the last hurricane season, back-to-back systems hitting the state, but instead of a month apart its days apart…
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Less than an inch of snow is epected to fall in Shreveport, Minden and Monroe, but the forecast calls for over a quarter of an inch of ice and periods of freezing rain will also fall in Cenla and light freezing rain is also possible in southwest Louisiana this morning.

It’s another cold morning in southeast Louisiana. So how is the strawberry crop doing? Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says farmers should be able to salvage berries…
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This historic deep freeze has state Wildlife and Fisheries officials worried about large scale fish kills. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Today is Ash Wednesday one of the biggest days of the year for certain religions. Church attendance has suffered during the pandemic, but LSU Religious Studies Professor Michael Pasquier (Pass-kay) expects physical attendance at houses of worship to bounce back…
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Many major throughways are still closed across Louisiana as the deep freeze continues. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The winter storm is responsible for at least three deaths, two of the fatalities occurred in Lafayette Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Hope House in Shreveport which is a homeless shelter says a homeless man died last night as he was found in single-digit temperatures slumped over a brick wall.

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Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down as Louisiana settles in for a week-long deep freeze.

Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says in south Louisiana many interstates are still closed, like the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and parts of I-10 and 12 in Baton Rouge…

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Crews are out working in Baton Rouge to try and open those crucial routes.

Up in the Shreveport-Bossier and Monroe areas Mallet says the consistently cold temperatures produced a different set of problems.

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Mallet says for the most up-to-date information on the status of state roads vist 5-1-1-LA-Dot-Org, or…

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This history-making winter weather has been responsible for at least three deaths in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish.

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The other death occurred in the city of Lafayette. Lafayette Police Sergeant Wayne Griffin says 74-year-old Mary Guillory died after leaving a residence at around 1 AM this morning…

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Guillory may have suffered from dementia.

Governor John Bel Edwards is also concerned about more deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning as people without power use generators to keep the heater on

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The Hope House in Shreveport which is a homeless shelter says a homeless man died last night as he was found in single-digit temperatures slumped over a brick wall.

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The winter storm allowed for new record low temperatures to be set. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist C.S. Ross says the mercury in Shreveport dropped to one degree today. The previous record low was 20 degrees for February 16th.

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Ross says Monroe also set a record low temp this morning at 16 degrees this morning, the previous record was 25 degrees for the day and Lake Charles set a new low with 16 degrees.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like temps will get above freezing for the area and help melt any of the frozen precipitation.

By late this evening Ross says sleet and snow will sweep across north Louisiana bringing another round of dicey weather for the area.

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While the majority of power outages Monday and Tuesday were in the southern part of the state due to ice and sleet, Ross says this second round of winter weather could create outages in north Louisiana.

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Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiate rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana.  Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts are due to this historic winter storm and freeze.  

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MISO is in charge of the power grid for the region.  

It’s a drastic move but Hawkins says these record low temperatures have forced their hand.  

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The blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time.  

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Entergy is asking customers to reduce power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees, open drapes when the sun is shining, don’t allow warm air to leave your home, and delay dish and laundry wash loads until further notice. 

Many major throughways are still closed across Louisiana as the deep freeze continues. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Another winter storm warning kicks into effect tonight for much of north Louisiana. National Weather Service Meterologist C-S Ross in Shreveport says an ice storm is on its way…
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South Louisiana will see rain tomorrow morning.

This brutal winter weather has claimed two lives so far in Louisiana. Both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish. Authorities say 74-year-old Mary Guillory died from the extreme weather conditions after she wandered about in the neighborhood. Guillory may have have suffered from dementia. And a 50-year-old man slipped on the ice and died from a head injury Monday in the Carencro area. Governor Edwards is also concerned about more deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning as people without power use generators to keep the heater on…
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And Entergy says there’s the potential for rolling blockouts because of the demand on energy. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time…
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Entergy is asking customers to reduce their power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees.

Old Man Winter is throwing the kitchen sink at Louisiana today with snow, sleet, and freezing rain, plus we’ll see record-low temperatures tonight and into tomorrow morning. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Marty Mayeaux (My-you) says several inches of snow fell across the I-20 corridor…
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Central Louisiana has seen a mixture of sleet and snow and south Louisiana outside has seen freezing rain. Many roads are closed. State Police Trooper Brent Hardy urges residents to avoid travel until the icy conditions have passed, but if you have to drive…
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Once the wintery precipitation moves out, record cold temperatures move in.

Senator Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republicans to vote in favor of convicting former President Trump over allegations he incited an insurrection at the U-S Capitol on January 6th. Some might be surprised by Cassidy’s vote but ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says before becoming a US Senator Cassidy had a history of bucking the Republican Party line.
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Clinical trials are underway for pregnant women and children for the COVID vaccines. The Medical Director of MedPharmics in Metairie Dr. Robert Jeanfreau says they are looking to recruit participants.
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To see if you qualify visit medpharmics.com

Snow, sleet, and ice have most Louisiana residents at home today. Bridges, ramps, and elevated stretches of highways are closed through much of the state. State Trooper Brent Hardy says for road closure information, go to 5-1-1- dot-la-dot-org
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State Police reports 14-vehicles were involved in a wreck on I-10 near Whiskey Bay during the overnight hours. L-S-P says there were no serious injuries. And we are also looking at record low temperatures tonight and into tomorrow with wind chill readings in the single digits or possibly below zero. Charlie Woodrum is with the National Weather Service…
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The Executive Committee of the Louisiana Republican Party has unanimously voted to censure Senator Bill Cassidy for voting to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting a deadly riot on the U-S Capitol. But ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the vote likely brought Cassidy favor with Democrats who have control of Congress and the White House…
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MedPharmics which is located in Metairie and has several locations in Louisiana is running COVID-19 vaccine trials for children six months all the way to 17-years-old for a Moderna trial and pregnant women for the Pfizer trial…
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Doctor Robert Jeanfreau says to see if you qualify visit medpharmics.com.

A massive winter storm has hit the state today, bringing snow, sleet and ice. Temperatures are in the teens across the I-20 corridor and the snow is falling. Monroe could see three to four inches of snow, while Shreveport could see two to three inches. It’s also snowing in Alexandria where an inch of snow could fall. State Climatologist Barry Keim says south Louisiana is dealing with an ice storm…
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Numerous roads are closed. If the state department of transportation shuts down a road, State Police Trooper Brent Hardy urges motorists not to drive around the barricades…
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For more information on road closures use the state’s 5-1-1 system.

MedPharmics is looking for pregnant women and children from 6 months to 17 years old to participate in COVID vaccine trials. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital has fallen below one-thousand as the state health department reported a decline of 126 fewer coronavirus patients on Sunday compared to Friday. The total now stands at 875. The number of confirmed deaths is up to 8,663.

Snow, sleet, and freezing rain is falling across most of the state this morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Charlie Woodrum says the I-20- corridor could see significant snowfall totals…
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Not only is there snow, but roads are icy from freezing rain. Numerous roads are shut down including I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. Sheets of ice have formed on elevated highways in north Louisiana and I-49 through Alexandria is closed, so are bridges in the Alexandria area. State Police Trooper Brent Hardy urges residents to avoid travel until the icy conditions have passed, but if you have to drive…
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Once the wintery precipitation moves out, record cold temperatures move in.

Democrats fell ten votes short in the US Senate of convicting former President Donald Trump of inciting the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republicans to vote in favor…
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