Freezing rain is falling across the northern portions of Louisiana this morning and temperatures have dipped into the upper 20s in some places. Jason Hansford with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says the winter precipitation has started to cover roads and grassy surfaces….

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Natchitoches, Jonesboro, Homer, Monroe and Jena could see three quarters of an inch to an inch of ice. If get any snowfall, it will be less than inch. Once the precipitation moves out, the real cold air moves in. Temperatures in the single digits to low teens on Monday and Tuesday morning for north Louisiana.

As we told you in the first minute, areas of light to moderate sleet and freezing rain are moving through much of north Louisiana. The National Weather Service says road conditions are deteriorating along the I-20 corridor. Governor Jeff Landry is advising residents to stay home if the winter precipitation is falling…

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The state transportation department has already closed several roads in Caddo Parish. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says travelers can find information regarding road closures by downloading the 511 mobile app or by visiting the 511 Traveler information website….

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Freezing rain is falling this morning in Shreveport and in the towns of Minden, Farmerville and Bastrop. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin on what we can expect from this ice storm as the day goes on…

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The power companies spent this week getting ready for this ice storm. Nyka (NIGH-kah) Scott, the vice president of customer service for Entergy, says Entergy crews have been working to minimize power outages by cutting back branches from powerlines.

Cut 5 (10) “…they do break.”

The 7:30 newscast on Saturday is usually devoted to sports…so let’s give some sports headlines now. The big story happened last night as offensive tackle Jordan Seaton signed with the LSU Tigers. Seaton has started the last two seasons at Colorado and he’s the best offensive lineman in the transfer portal. Coach Lane Kiffin signed the number one quarterback, edge rusher and offensive tackle in the transfer portal. ‘

In basketball….The Pelicans outscored the Grizzlies 40 to 26 in the fourth quarter last night and New Orleans defeated Memphis 133 to 127. Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter.

Louisiana Tech had a big second half to erase a 12-point deficit and defeated Kennesaw State 82 to 76. Scooter Williams had 28 points to lead the way.

The LSU men’s basketball game against Arkansas has been moved up to 4 PM today, because of the snow storm in Fayetteville.

The wintry mix precipitation has made its way into Louisiana as light ice pellets are falling at Shreveport Regional Airport where the temperature is 30-degrees and the real feel temperature is 17-degrees. We still have overcast skies in Monroe and it’s 30 degrees there too. 39 degrees in Alexandria.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport says the freezing line is located just south of the I-20 corridor. So, any precipitation falling north of Winnsboro and Coushatta will be freezing rain, along with some sleet.

State Officials are urging people, especially those who live in north Louisiana, to stay off the roads. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says with the storm hitting on a weekend, they hope that results in people staying home…

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Power companies say they are prepared for what they are anticipating to be a major ice storm, which means thousands of people could be without power for multiple days. Executive secretary of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Brandon Frey, says if you encounter a downed powerline do not touch it or approach it under any circumstances…

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Many homeowners are trying to protect outdoor plants, shrubs and trees that are sensitive to below freezing temperatures. Mark Wilson with the LSU Ag Center says if you can’t bring them inside, at least move them closer to your house if they are in a container…

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A powerful winter storm will hit Louisiana this weekend. The biggest threat is the ice north Louisiana will possibly see. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim…

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A quarter inch or more of freezing rain and ice is expected to form on Louisiana roads between the I-20 corridor and the Arkansas border.

Governor Landry has declared a state of emergency. Landry says while Louisiana had a historic snow event last year, snow is easier to deal with than ice.

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The last major ice storm to hit Louisiana was February 2021 and many customers were without power for two to four days.

With the ice storm’s imminent arrival, utility crews are ready to restore power when the power gets knocked out. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Many homeowners are trying to protect outdoor plants, shrubs and trees that are sensitive to below freezing temperatures. Mark Wilson with the LSU Ag Center says if you can’t bring them inside, at least move them closer to your house if they are in a container…

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The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team dominated Texas A&M last night by a score of 98-54. Head coach Kim Mulkey was not with the team this week due to a family emergency. She was in Texas as her 7-year-old grandson was hospitalized with a ruptured appendix. Associate Head Coach Bob Starkey filled in for Mulkey’s absence, and Mulkey says that she will always prioritize her family first.

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The Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team defeated Missouri State 60-51 on the road last night to win their fifth straight game.

McNeese women’s basketball won their eighth straight game last night after head coach Ayla Guzzardo took down her former team in Southeastern by a score of 72-30.

New LSU transfer wide receiver Jackson Harris of Hawaii was the first player to commit to the Tigers in the transfer portal cycle. Harris met Lane Kiffin on his visit and says he has the utmost respect for his new coach.

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The College Football Playoff is reportedly set to remain a 12-team field in 2026. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey pushed for a 16-team model, but Big 10 commissioner Tony Petitti would have only agreed to it if Sankey committed to a 24-team field after three years.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is back in action today as the Bulldogs host Kennesaw State at 1 p.m.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to get back in the win column on Saturday as the Tigers will be in Fayetteville to take on No. 20 Arkansas at 7:30 p.m.

McNeese men’s basketball is back in Lake Charles on Saturday after being on the road last week. The Cowboys host the University of New Orleans at 2:30 p.m.

The I-20 corridor in North Louisiana will be under a winter storm warning beginning at 6:00 this evening. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says a combination of freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected.

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Governor Landry says once the wintry precipitation starts falling, stay off the roads.

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The biggest concern is for significant icing and snow north of I-20. Central Louisiana expected to see some icing, while the ice might miss south Louisiana. The entire state will not be able to avoid the cold temperatures, especially Monday morning.

A national animal rights group is weighing on an attempt to legalize cockfighting in St. Landry Parish. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A former St. Mary Parish high school teacher has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of attempted enticement of a minor. Court documents say Katherine Albarado used her personal email to send sexually explicit messages and video to a sixteen-year-old student. She was arrested in May of 2022. If convicted, she faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years in federal prison and could face a life sentence.

With the incoming ice storm, Governor Landry has declared a state of emergency, allowing additional resources in north and central Louisiana including a waiver to bring additional gas to areas seeing shortages. The governor is urging citizens to be prepared.

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Central Louisiana could see a tenth of an inch to a quarter of an inch of ice. Higher ice accumulations are expected along the I-20 corridor, where snow could fall after the freezing rain. State Climatologist Jay Grymes…

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Grymes the other issue, extremely cold temperatures as temperatures will remain below freezing in north Louisiana from Saturday to Monday.

Legalizing cockfighting is an issue again in St Landry Parish, where the parish council passed a resolution asking the Attorney General to review whether the state’s cockfighting ban is constitutional. Liz Murrill says cockfighting remains illegal in Louisiana. Wayne Pacelle, president of the Animal Wellness Action, says those advocating for cockfighting are not doing their parish or the state any favors…

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For the second year in a row, the DASH diet, developed in part by scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has been recognized as the best heart-healthy diet by the 2026 US News and World Report. Doctor Catherine Champagne is a dietitian at Pennington…

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Lane Kiffin’s top-rated 2026 transfer portal class got even stronger after receiving a commitment from the top edge rusher in the portal, Princewill Umanmielen (ooh-MAHN-me-ellen) of Ole Miss. Umanmielen had 45 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss, as well as nine sacks for the Rebels last season. Zack Nagy, the managing editor of LSUTigersOnSI.com, says Umanmielen is an impact player.

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The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is in at Texas A&M tonight. Tipoff in Reed Arena is at 8 p.m.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball lost to Appalachian State 72-58 today to drop to 5-and-16 on the season. Junior guard Dorian Finister led the team in scoring with 16 points. The Cajuns’ game at Old Dominion on Saturday has been postponed to Monday, February 16th at 4 p.m. due to an anticipated winter storm.

Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was named as a finalist for the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Joining Shough as finalists are New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (uh-MEH-kuh eh-BOO-kuh), New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Shough was 5-4 as the starter this season.

The ULM men’s basketball team was blown out by Marshall 115-60 today to drop to 3-17 on the season. The Warhawks are right back at it tomorrow at 11 a.m. against Appalachian State. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was moved up due to winter weather concerns.

McNeese men’s basketball is moving Saturday’s game against the University of New Orleans up to 2:30 p.m. Tipoff was originally scheduled for 4 p.m.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, Grambling State men’s basketball is rescheduling its game against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday to Monday at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers’ game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, originally scheduled for Monday, will now be on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.