Snow is falling in Arkansas and Texas, but it’s mostly rain in Louisiana. SWEPCO is prepared in case there are downed power lines from icing. Spokesperson Michelle Marcotte says more than 500 on-site contract crews are positioned in areas predicted to be affected by the storm…

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Schools are closed in Caddo and Bossier parishes tomorrow and ULM is also closing its campus tomorrow because of the winter weather.

LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says south Louisiana can expect heavy rainfall tonight and tomorrow…

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And we are not looking at any real warm-up until next weekend.

You can help those affected by the tragedy in New Orleans by buying special Saints and Pelicans “love for New Orleans” warm-up shirts. Brittany Whitsell, the director of charitable giving and development for the Saints and the Pelicans, says they’re designed to show solidarity with the city.

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Whitsell says they are selling for 35-dollars a piece on the Saints and Pelicans’ websites, with proceeds going towards the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says we could see fish kills because of the below freezing temperatures. LDWF fisheries biologist Jason Adriance…

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Coastal species commonly impacted by low water temperatures are White Trout, Red Drum, Black Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

Winter storm warnings and winter storm advisories are in effect for much of north Louisiana. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin reports Texas and Arkansas will get the brunt of this storm, not Louisiana…

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Because of the winter weather, the ULM campus will be closed tomorrow.

The city of Alexandria has opened a warming station on Bolton Avenue. It will remain open through the weekend. Cots and Ready to Eat meals are available.

Eleven people have died in eight separate fires this year and in each case, the home did not have a working smoke detector. State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams says if you need a smoke alarm, call you local fire department and they will come out and install them for you…

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Adams also says if you are using a space heater, make sure it’s three to five feet away from combustible objects.

The Saints and Pelicans have been seen wearing special love for New Orleans warm-up shirts in response to the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. The shirts are available to the public for 35-dollars. Brittany Whitsell, director of charitable giving and development, says proceeds will support the victims…

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You can purchase the shirts on the teams’ websites.

Wintry precipitation is possible north of Interstate 20 today and into tomorrow, which has SWEPCO prepared in case there are downed power lines from icing. SWEPCO spokesperson Michelle Marcotte says more than 500 on-site contract crews are positioned in areas predicted to be affected by the storm…

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Marcotte says forecasters have told them the Texarkana and Longview areas in Texas are expected to see significant ice accumulation.

LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says south Louisiana can expect heavy rainfall today and tomorrow…

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The city of Alexandria has opened a warming station on Bolton Avenue. It will remain open through the weekend. Cots and Ready to Eat meals are available.

You can help support those affected by the Bourbon Street tragedy by buying special Saints and Pelicans warmup shirts.

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An emotional state funeral service was held today in Washington D-C for our 39^th President Jimmy Carter. After his one-term in office Carter 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 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…

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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…

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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.