A winter storm warning is in effect for Caddo, Bossier, Webster and Claiborne Parishes. Meteorologist Matthew Hemingway with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says the higher accumulation of the winter precipitation will take place near the Louisiana-Arkansas border…

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For Monroe, Jonesboro, Winnsboro, Mansfield, Natchitoches, Alexandr and DeRidder, the possibility of freezing rain is ten percent or less.

Prior to the new year, Governor Jeff Landry expressed frustration that legislation approved in the regular session last year has not resulted in the lowering of homeowners insurance rates. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple points to Florida, who approved property insurance reforms after Hurricane Ian in 2022…

Cut 15 (11) “…benefit of that”

Since the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, there’s been talk about making one of the most famous streets in the world a pedestrian mall. State Representative Alonzo Knox’s district covers the French Quarter and says it is a possibility…

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New Orleans has hired former New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton. He’s known as an anti-terror planning expert.

It’s a National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29th at the age of 100. One organization near and dear to President Carter’s heart was Habitat for Humanity. After leaving office, Carter helped the organization build a countless number of homes. Kathy Gardner, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana, says Carter set the example for everyone else to follow.

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Former New York City police commissioner William Bratton has been hired to look at how New Orleans can improve its security efforts. Bratton will meet with the media today.

One of the victims in the New Year’s Day attack, Tiger Bech, pushed a girl out of harm’s way from the suspect’s truck that was speeding down Bourbon Street. That’s according to Tiger’s brother Jack Bech, who posted the information he received from the FBI on social media.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple understands the frustration about rising homeowners’ insurance premiums. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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We’re watching for the possibility of wintery precipitation across north Louisiana today and into tomorrow. The biggest threat is for northwest Louisiana and Meteorologist Matthew Hemingway with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says if we get any freezing rain that could be a problem…

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Precipitation is expected to begin falling this afternoon.

Today is a National Day of Mourning for our 39^th President Jimmy Carter, who passed away just before the new year. Carter is remembered for his time in politics and his humanitarian efforts. He was involved with many organizations including Habitat for Humanity. Kathy Gardner is the CEO of the Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana…

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A winter storm rolls into north Louisiana today, the question is what type of precipitation will fall? National Weather Service Meteorologist Matthew Hemingway says the high temperatures will reach the upper-30s, so we could see mixed precipitation at first….

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Expect the precipitation to fall early this afternoon.

In New Orleans, discussions continue on how to make the French Quarter safer in light of the terrorist attack on New  Year’s Day on Bourbon Street. State Representative Alonzo Knox’s district includes the French Quarter and he’s open to all suggestions…

Cut 10 (10) “…least mitigate it”

The city has hired tactical expert Bill Bratton, who has led both the New York and Los Angeles Police departments. He’ll be introduced to the media this afternoon.

On this, the national day of mourning, Habitat for Humanity chapters across the country, including here in Louisiana, are mourning the passing of one of its biggest champions, President Jimmy Carter.

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Governor Jeff Landry told the Advocate newspaper he’s frustrated legislation passed in the 2024 regular session has yet to lead to a decrease in homeowners insurance premiums. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple’s response…

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Temple remains confident the reforms passed last year will end the rise in premiums.

A winter storm warning is forthcoming for the four northwestern-most parishes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The State Fire Marshal’s office  says since January first, eleven people have died in Louisiana in house fires. Two more fatalities occurred this morning, one in Shreveport and the other in Rapides Parish, which claimed the life of an elderly man. State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams is urging the public to take caution when heating homes.

As we told you in the last segment, winter storm warnings and advisories will go into effect for a large portion of north Louisiana tomorrow. State Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Buchanan says DOTD will have crews watching for icing on bridges and overpasses and with construction ongoing on I-20 in Bossier and Caddo Parishes, keeping I-220 open is a priority…

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The Advocate reports Hyundai Motor Group is eyeing Ascension Parish to build a multibillion-dollar steel mill. The project would create an estimated 13-hundred permanent jobs and economist Loren Scott says the mill would spur hundreds of other jobs…

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Governor Landry and Ascension Parish officials are not commenting on the possibility of large steel mill being built near Baton Rouge.

The National Weather Service still has northern parishes of Louisiana under a winter storm watch for tomorrow morning through Friday morning. Forecasters say Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne and Union Parishes could snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. But the National Weather Service admits there is still uncertainty with the forecast.

The below freezing temperatures led to three deadly house fires in Louisiana yesterday. Four people including children were discovered when Winnsboro firefighters responded to a house fire just after 4:00 yesterday morning. Less than an hour later, firefighters in Abbeville discovered a victim in a house fire there. And around 7:00, a victim was found by Shreveport firefighters. Ashley Rodrigue (rod-REEG) with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says while the causes of those three fires are under investigation, prior history has shown that space heaters are a major culprit.

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As you know by now, sweeping changes to the tax code took effect at the outset of the year. What does it all mean for your personal wallets? Andrew Greenstein gives us some real-world numbers.

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The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation is launching a full review into New Orleans’ security plan after the terror attack there New Year’s Day. The findings are expected to guide law enforcement in securing the city’s safety for both residents and visitors. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

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