The bayou state will be experiencing freezing temperatures to ring in the new year. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Citrus Bowl pits LSU against Notre Dame.  Jeff Palermo has a look at what it will take to get a Tiger win…

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Many are turning to additional sources of heat with the extended cold snap.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there has been an increase in fire fatalities in the state in the last couple of weeks.  He says homes that don’t have a working smoke alarm are at the greatest risk…

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Another danger is the use of space heaters and other appliances to keep your home warm.  Browning says under no circumstances should a kitchen stove be used…

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He says an important aspect to fire safety is an exit plan if you are caught in a house fire.  Browning says make sure your family knows what to do in an emergency, especially if your normal exits are blocked…

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Unusually frigid temperatures will blanket the state this week. High temperatures will be in the 30s today and tomorrow. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says it’ll also be a gusty start to the year making it feel even colder outside

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Jones says those early week wind chills could be bone chilling…

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This time of year, temperatures are usually about 20 degrees higher. Jones Louisiana residents can expect below freezing temperatures every morning this week…

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Governor John Bel Edwards believes Louisiana can continue the progress it made during 2017 in the areas of employment and criminal justice reform. The state’s unemployment rate has declined seven straight months and at 4.7 percent it’s the lowest been since 2008. Edwards says there will be more employment opportunities in 2018…

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DXC Technology plans to hire 300 people in New Orleans this year. Graphic Packaging in West Monroe will continue its expansion of a paperboard manufacturing facility, while the Sasol chemical complex will come on-line later this year in Calcasieu Parish.

A big accomplishment in 2017 for Governor Edwards was the approval of a criminal justice reform package aimed at lowering the state’s prison population by reducing sentences for non-violent, non-sexual offenders. Edwards, who was invited to the White House to discuss the issue in November, says foresees a push in Congress this year.

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A big challenge for the governor in 2017 is the looming fiscal cliff, triggered by the expiration of a temporary one cent sales tax, which will create a one billion dollar gap in the budget. Edwards says he wants a solution that doesn’t include renewing that temporary penny sales tax.

With your Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle.

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Temperatures will be below freezing to start the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a cold front is settling in over the gulf coast, and with it, wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

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While temperatures sit in the teens in the north of the state, south Louisiana won’t be escaping the frigid cold either.  Freddie Zeigler with the Slidell office of the National Weather Service says this extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal…

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Experts say to make sure bring any pets inside for the weekend and start of the New Year.

A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation. Police says Neu allegedly served as the “middle man” of the operation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says even though this is a big break, finding the kingpin of these types of operations is near impossible…

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Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

With your Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle.

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Temperatures will be below freezing to start the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a cold front is settling in over the gulf coast, and with it, wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

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While temperatures sit in the teens in the north of the state, south Louisiana won’t be escaping the frigid cold either.  Freddie Zeigler with the Slidell office of the National Weather Service says this extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal…

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Experts say to make sure bring any pets inside for the weekend and start of the New Year.

A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation. Police says Neu allegedly served as the “middle man” of the operation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says even though this is a big break, finding the kingpin of these types of operations is near impossible…

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Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

A Slidell man has been arrested for his part in a “Nigerian Prince’ email scam.  Kelley Ray has more…

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LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game After the regular season finale, Coach O expressed hoped Canada would land a head coaching job. Canada says…

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Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Current projections show North Louisiana will see temperatures fall into the teens, while the rest of the state sits in the middle 20s. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service Shreveport says as the cold air will sink south, it will create wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

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Despite the low temperatures, no snow is expected.

The fireworks will be coming out despite the freezing temperatures. State fire marshal’s have been out reminding people about firework safety basics, like keeping the pyrotechnics at least 300 feet away from houses, trees, and other possibly flammable objects. State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says every device is different, and you need to read the label before firing the explosives…

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Browning says you can talk to the experts at fireworks retailers for more safety tips.

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LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game against Notre Dame, because of differences with Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Canada says his focus is beating the Fighting Irish in the Citrus Bowl…

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After the regular season finale, Coach O has expressed hope Canada would land a head coaching job.

A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says they gave Neu a chance to admit to the scheme early in the investigation…

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Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says North Louisiana may be in line for some freezing precipitation along and north of the I-20 corridor, even though it won’t be a huge icing event.

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The extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal as well.

It will be a cold New Year’s Eve, with a chance of rain, but that won’t keep some from putting on their own fireworks show. With these conditions in mind, State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says talk to an expert before planning out your display…

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He says also check local ordinances to make sure it’s legal to light fireworks in your community.

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Slidell man has been arrested for his part in a “Nigerian Prince’ email scam.  Kelley Ray has more…

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LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game against Notre Dame, because of differences with Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Canada says his focus is beating the Fighting Irish in the Citrus Bowl…

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Canada says speculation about his future has not impacted the players….

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Canada was asked about his relationship with Orgeron and he said they both have the same goal and that is to win. After the regular season finale, Coach O expressed hoped Canada would land a head coaching job. Canada says if other schools want you to be a head coach, they’ll call you…

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Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says North Louisiana will see temperatures fall into the teens…

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Nuttall says as the cold air will sink south, it will create wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

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North Louisiana may be in line for some freezing precipitation along and north of the I-20 corridor.  Nuttall says it won’t be a huge icing event though…

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Meanwhile, south Louisiana will not be able to escape the frigid temperatures.  Freddie Zeigler with the Slidell office of the National Weather Service says temps will drop well below freezing…

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Zeigler says this extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal.  At this time of year we should see temperatures around…

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Experts say to make sure you are dressed adequately for the cold weather, bring any pets inside and wrap outdoor exposed pipes to protect them from freezing.

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It will be a cold New Year’s Eve, with a chance of rain, but that won’t keep some from putting on their own fireworks show. With these conditions in mind, State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says talk to an expert before planning out your display…

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Every device is different, and Browning says you should always read the package before firing the explosives…

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Licensed pyro technicians are professionals with rigorous training and yearly recertifications. Browning says if you aren’t one, then you should limit the size of your presentation…

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Browning says even with damp conditions, make sure you have at least 300 feet of clear space before launching your fireworks.

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A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says they gave Neu a chance to admit to the scheme early in the investigation…

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Police says Neu allegedly served as the “middle man” of the operation.  Seuzeneau says even though this is a big break, finding the kingpin of these types of operations is near impossible…

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Seuzeneau says it appears Neu was acting alone, at least in Southeast Louisiana…

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Seuzeneau says be leery of a scam like that seems too good to be true, because usually it is.

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Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers…:
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We’re going to kick off the New Year with chilly temperatures throughout the state. North Louisiana may be in line for some freezing precipitation along and north of the I-20 corridor. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says it won’t be a huge icing event though…:
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A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam. 67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says they gave Neu a chance to admit to confess…:
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He says Neu would allegedly tell people they had inherited a bunch of money in order to gain access to their bank account information.

A win on Sunday for the Saints and they clinch the NFC South. They have already locked up their first postseason appearance in four years. A win in Tampa Bay, means New Orleans will host a playoff game the next week. They could face either Atlanta, Carolina or Seattle in that first round playoff matchup.

Temperatures could fall into the teens in North Louisiana as we ring in the New Year, and the bottom half of the state won’t be spared either. Freddie Zeigler with the National Weather Service in Slidell says temps will drop well below freezing in South Louisiana..:
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He says make sure you are dressed adequately for the cold weather, bring any pets inside and wrap outdoor exposed pipes to protect them from freezing.

With these conditions in mind State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says you should talk to an expert before planning out your display…:
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He says even with damp conditions, make sure you have at least 300 feet of clear space before launching your fireworks.

LSU’s Matt Canada told reporters covering the Citrus Bowl he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game against Notre Dame, and Coach O had previously said he hoped Canada would land a head coaching gig. Canada says if a school wants you to be head coach, they’ll call..:
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He says the focus right now is beating the Fighting Irish.

LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada met with the media Friday at the Citrus Bowl. Amid reports that there’s an impending split between he and the Tigers once the game versus Notre Dame is finished, Canada said right now the focus is on the game, and the team is not impacted by the reports…:
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After the regular season finale, Coach O expressed hoped Canada would land a head coaching job.

Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says North Louisiana will see temperatures fall into the teens…:
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Louisiana Radio Network looks back at our biggest stories in 2017…:
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A Slidell area man has been arrested on charges related to an alleged scheme he was working in which he pretended to be a Nigerian prince to scam people out of money. Cops say 67-year-old Michael Neu is booked with 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering.

Powerball and Mega Millions are sitting at a combined six hundred ninety million dollars for the drawings that start tomorrow night. LA lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says Powerball usually runs higher, but  Mega Millions made a big change earlier this year to bring jackpots in line with its competitor…:
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Mega Millions’ Friday night drawing is worth 306-million, while Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is at 384-million.

A 21-year-old Gramercy man was arrested Thursday on a count of second-degree battery in the beating of a teen on Christmas Eve at a bonfire on the levee. The St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office says Jordan Hitt was booked into jail following an investigation into a fight that broke out between a group of white males and a group of black males. Investigators have found no evidence so far of a racial motive for the fight.

Louisiana State Parks are encouraging people to celebrate the new year with outdoor activities…:
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LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada met with the media Friday at the Citrus Bowl for the first time since before the season opener. Amid reports that there’s an impending split between he and the Tigers once the game is finished, Canada said he would like to be here next year, and that the focus right now is to get 10 wins. Monday’s game against Notre Dame kicks off at 12noon on ABC.

Both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are over 300 million dollars for the draws this weekend…:
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In Orlando, LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada told reporters that he’d love to keep his job after the Citrus Bowl Monday. A report surfaced this week indicating the school planned to part ways with Canada after the New Years Day game versus Notre Dame. He’s the highest paid offensive coordinator in college football, getting $1.5 million dollars per year.

Louisiana State Parks are looking to help get 2018 off to a healthy start by participating in America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes Monday. Office of State Parks spokesperson Sharon Broussard..:
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Louisiana Radio Network looks back at our biggest stories in 2017. This year the legislature got involved in the Confederate monuments debate; but two bills aimed at protecting the statues never made it out of a Senate committee. Jenna Bernstein got passionate during the hearing in support of the statues, and went back and forth with Committee Chairman Karen Carter Peterson who was against the legislation…:
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Other big stories this year include the death of LSU pledge Max Gruver, and the shooting and injuring of Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise.