The last time the Saints won the Super Bowl was in 2009 when they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-to-17 in Super Bowl 44.  The interesting correlation is the wintery weather expected in Southeast Louisiana.  Just prior to winning the Super Bowl, guess what, there was reported snowfall in New Orleans.  Meteorologist Alek Krautman says fans are hoping this is a good omen for the Saints…

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He does say though, it was just a quote “fun correlation.”

The New Orleans Pelicians beat the Denver Nuggets last night 123-114.    DeMarcus Cousins lit up the scoreboard with 40 points on the night and grabbing 22 rebounds.  The Pelicans are now one game above .500 at 13 and 12 and will take on the Sacramento Kings at home.  The Kings remain in the cellar of the Pacific Division…

Now, here’s a look at the state football championships from Jeff Palermo…

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NFL tonight, the Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons.  Kickoff is set for 7:25pm.

Schools in Ascension, Livingston and West Baton Rouge have canceled classes tomorrow, adding to the list of closures due the chance of snow tomorrow morning. Southern University and BRCC have also closed their campuses. The state Department of Transportation is urging caution when driving on icy roads. Visit 511la.org for up to date road closures and conditions.

A Task Force has been established by Governor Edwards to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies. Michelle Southern has more…
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As south Louisiana is likely to see some snow, most of north Louisiana is under a freeze warning tonight. Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Shreveport Dayvon Hill says they aren’t anticipating any icy roads up north. He says it’s important for people to remember the four Ps, plants, pipes, people and pets when freezing temperatures arrive.
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State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain reminds pet owners and farmers to make sure animals and livestock are prepared for the winter weather. He says ensure cattle have plenty of hay, feed and water, and check water troughs as they can cover with ice.
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He says if possible, keep companion animals inside, or at the very least make sure a dry shelter is available and have a warm blanket for your pet.

Ascension, West Baton Rouge and Livingston are more parishes that have annouced school closures for tomorrow due to the chance of one to two inches of snow. Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service in Slidell says there is a winter weather advisory for the Florida Parishes. He says we’ll have cold temperatures over the weekend but it will be dry and clear.
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Most of north Louisiana is under a freeze warning tonight.

It’s important to be extra cautious on the roads as we start to see wintery weather for the first time this season. Rodney Mallet with the Department of Transportation says they’re keeping an eye out on the weather and hope to keep main roads open unless a closure is absolutely necessary. He enourages drivers to check 511la.org
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There is now a 10-thousand dollar reward for information into the death of a St. Tammany Parish Fire Chief’s wife. District 12 Chief Stephen Krentel’s wife, Nanette’s, death was ruled a homicide after she was found in her burned down home with a gunshot wound to the head. Her father, Dan Watson, says Nanette was scared of her husband’s brother because he’d threatened her in the past. He says she kept handguns and stayed home a lot.
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Governor John Bel Edwards has established a task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies. Edwards’ Communications Director Shauna Sanford says they want to make sure all employees know the procedures in reporting if they suspect they are a victim.
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The task force will report back to the governor by March 1st.

North Louisiana is under a freeze warning and the Florida parishes could see snow by the morning. Emelie Gunn has more on these wintery conditions..:
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More schools have announced closures for tomorrow, they include East Baton Rouge, St. James, St. Mary, West Feliciana and Lafayette Parishes.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain is urging winter weather preps for livestock and pets. He says make sure cattle has plenty of hay, feed and water, and make sure to check water troughs as they can cover with ice.

The reward for information on the death of a St. Tammany Parish Fire Chief’s wife has been increased to ten-thousand-dollars. Nanette Krentel, the wife of Fire District No. 12 Chief Stephen Krentel, was thought to have died when the couple’s house burned down, but her death was later ruled a homicide. Nanette’s father, Dan Watson, says the investigation itself has been messed up from the beginning…:
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Anyone with information on Nanette’s death can call Crimestoppers and submit an anonymous tip.

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport and the US House have passed legislation that would allow people to carry their concealed weapons across state lines if they have a permit to do so in their home state. The proposal now heads to the Senate. Democrats do not support the measure. The GOP backed House bill passed on a mostly party-line 231-198 vote.

One of the main concerns when we start to see wintry weather like this for the first time of the season is the roadways. Department of Transportation spokesman Rodney Mallett says even today as the bottom half of the state is dealing with constant rain, they keep seeing a trend of rear end crashes and side-swiping because people aren’t paying attention…:
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Southeast Louisiana is under a Winter Weather Advisory beginning at 9pm. School clorues for tomorrow include St. James, West Feliciana, St. Mary and Lafayette Parishes.

Most of north Louisiana is under a freeze warning tonight. Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Shreveport Davyon Hill says temperatures could be as low as the mid 20s in some areas. He says they aren’t expecting much freezing rain in Northwest Louisiana…:
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The Saints will be in the Mercedes Benz Stadium tonight in Atlanta to take on The Falcons. New Orleans is nine and three while the Dirty Birds come into the contest with a seven and five mark. Quarterback Drew Brees says their passing game has to be top notch tonight because cornerback Desmond Trufant is back..:
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Kickoff is at 7:25.

So since there is a possibility of snowfall in the New Orleans area, people have been talking and pointing out on social media that the last time measurable snow fell in The Big Easy, the Saints went on to win the Super Bowl. National Weather Service confirmed it: December 4th, 2009: that was the last time the city of New Orleans had a small amount of snow.

There’s a lot of talk of wintry mix tomorrow morning and Alek Krautmann with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the Florida Parishes are in for some rain tonight transitioning into sleet and possibly snow by morning. He says we’ll see temperatures in the low 40s throughout today..:
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Most of north Louisiana is under a freeze warning tonight. Schools in Lafayette and West Feliciana have already announced closures for tomorrow.

A Task Force has been established by Governor Edwards to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies. Communications Director Shauna Sanford says one of the items the task force will consider is if the current training program for new employees is effective…:
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The task force will look at each agency to check for uniformity in the sexual harassment policy.

The reward for information on the death of a St. Tammany Parish Fire Chief’s wife has been increased to ten-thousand-dollars. Nanette Krentel, the wife of Fire District No. 12 Chief Stephen Krentel, was thought to have died when the couple’s house burned down, but her death was later ruled a homicide. Nanette’s father, Dan Watson, is frustrated with the process.:
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Anyone with information on Nanette’s death can call Crimestoppers and submit an anonymous tip.

The 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl-L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic is underway and runs until Saturday in New Orleans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. All of the games are being shown live on Cox Sports Television.

Schools in Lafayette and West Feliciana will be closed tomorrow due to the chance of snow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says even though the air temperature will stay above freezing, we might see freezing rain. But he says it won’t be a statewide weather event.
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Governor Edwards has established a task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies. The seven member panel will be selected today and will hold their first meeting sometime this month. The Governor’s Communications Director Shauna Sanford says they want new guidelines in place due to the recent reports of sexual harassment.
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The Saints take on the Falcons tonight in Atlanta for the big NFC showdown. The black and gold are sine and three while the Falcons come to the contest with a seven and five mark. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees knows they are going to have their work cut out for them with the Dirty Birds’s defense.
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Kickoff is at 7:25pm.

The 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl-L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic starts today and runs until Saturday in New Orleans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Association Executive Director Eddie Bonine says nine champions will be crowned and the last game of the night is Notre Dame versus Catholic High of New Iberia. The Pioneers from Crowley have won five state titles and Coach Lewis (Louie) Cook is coaching in his 11th state championship game in his Hall of Fame career
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The recent cold snap could bring southeast Louisiana some wintry precipitation tonight into Friday morning.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says if there is wintry precipitation, it won’t be a statewide weather event…

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Lafayette Public Schools have announced they are closing tomorrow, due to the weather.

Even though it is a joyous time of year, the holidays can be stressful.  Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric Nurse Glenda Natale says to get a strong support system.  She suggests getting out to volunteer or befriending a neighbor, rather than dwelling on past memories with people who are no longer with you.

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The 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl—L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic begins today and runs through Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Traditional One-A powers West St. John and Kentwood will kick the classic off. At 3:30 it’s Lafayette Christian against Ascension Catholic. Bonine (bow-nine) says L-C-A has never played for a state championship and Ascension Catholic will make history as soon as the game begins, because of its coach Drey Trosclair…

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The New Orleans Saints are set to square off against the Atlanta Falcons tonight in a key NFC South showdown.  Quarterback Drew Brees says the short week can make it difficult to prepare, but he knows the Falcons will be ready with some new tricks up their sleeve…

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Kickoff is at 7:25 at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta.

Forecasters say Southeast Louisiana still could see some light snow tonight into tomorrow morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says, no matter what happens, it’s going to be very cold today, tomorrow and this weekend…:
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There is a freeze warning in northwest Louisiana, and a winder weather advisory in the Florida Parishes tonight through tomorrow morning.

The Saints will be in the Mercedes Benz Stadium tonight in Atlanta to take on The Falcons. New Orleans is nine and three while the Dirty Birds come into the contest with a seven and five mark. Quarterback Drew Brees says their passing game has to be top notch tonight because cornerback Desmond Trufant is back..:
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Kickoff is at 7:25.

Nine state champions will be crowned the next three days, as the state football championships take place in the Superdome…:
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The reward for information in the case of the death of a fire chief’s wife in St. Tammany Parish has been increased. The Coroner ruled the death of Nanette Krentel, the wife of Fire District No. 12 Chief Stephen Krentel, a homicide. It was originally thought she died from the fire that destroyed the couple’s home in Lacombe, but autopsy findings confirmed she died of a gunshot wound. The Crimestoppers reward has been increased to $10,000.