New daily record low temperatures were set this morning across the state, headlined by an absolutely frigid one degree low recorded in Shreveport-Bossier. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist C.S. Ross says the previous record low was 20 degrees for February 16th.
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Ross says Monroe also set a record low temp this morning at 16 degrees this morning, the previous record was 25 degrees for the day and Lake Charles set a new low with 16 degrees.
Unfortunately, it appears this winter storm is responsible for killing three Louisianans. One occurred in Shreveport and Governor Edwards says two occurred in Lafayette Parish. One was a tragic slip and fall…
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A number of major throughways across the state will remain shuttered tonight. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and other elevated portions of I-10 and 12 may take a while to thaw out…
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Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiate rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts are due to this historic winter storm and freeze.
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Entergy is asking customers to reduce power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees, open drapes when the sun is shining, don’t allow warm air to leave your home, and delay dish and laundry wash loads until further notice.
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3:30 LRN Newscast Feb 16
The winter storm is responsible for at least three deaths, two in Lafayette Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…
In Shreveport, Hope House, a day shelter for the homeless, posted on Facebook one of their frequent visitors was found frozen to death Monday night. Hope House has not posted the man’s name, pending notification of relatives. The shelter stated that they were sadden, angry and confused that there is not more help during emergency weather conditions.
Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiate rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins it’s a drastic move but says these record low temperatures have forced their hand.
The blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time.
Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down as Louisiana settles in for a week-long deep freeze. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says for the most up-to-date information on the status of state roads visit 5-1-1-LA-Dot-Org, or…
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Many major throughways are still closed across Louisiana as the deep freeze continues. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The winter storm is responsible for at least three deaths, two of the fatalities occurred in Lafayette Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…
The Hope House in Shreveport which is a homeless shelter says a homeless man died last night as he was found in single-digit temperatures slumped over a brick wall.
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Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down as Louisiana settles in for a week-long deep freeze.
Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says in south Louisiana many interstates are still closed, like the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and parts of I-10 and 12 in Baton Rouge…
Crews are out working in Baton Rouge to try and open those crucial routes.
Up in the Shreveport-Bossier and Monroe areas Mallet says the consistently cold temperatures produced a different set of problems.
Mallet says for the most up-to-date information on the status of state roads vist 5-1-1-LA-Dot-Org, or…
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This history-making winter weather has been responsible for at least three deaths in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish.
The other death occurred in the city of Lafayette. Lafayette Police Sergeant Wayne Griffin says 74-year-old Mary Guillory died after leaving a residence at around 1 AM this morning…
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Guillory may have suffered from dementia.
Governor John Bel Edwards is also concerned about more deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning as people without power use generators to keep the heater on
The Hope House in Shreveport which is a homeless shelter says a homeless man died last night as he was found in single-digit temperatures slumped over a brick wall.
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The winter storm allowed for new record low temperatures to be set. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist C.S. Ross says the mercury in Shreveport dropped to one degree today. The previous record low was 20 degrees for February 16th.
Ross says Monroe also set a record low temp this morning at 16 degrees this morning, the previous record was 25 degrees for the day and Lake Charles set a new low with 16 degrees.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like temps will get above freezing for the area and help melt any of the frozen precipitation.
By late this evening Ross says sleet and snow will sweep across north Louisiana bringing another round of dicey weather for the area.
While the majority of power outages Monday and Tuesday were in the southern part of the state due to ice and sleet, Ross says this second round of winter weather could create outages in north Louisiana.
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Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiate rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts are due to this historic winter storm and freeze.
MISO is in charge of the power grid for the region.
It’s a drastic move but Hawkins says these record low temperatures have forced their hand.
The blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time.
Entergy is asking customers to reduce power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees, open drapes when the sun is shining, don’t allow warm air to leave your home, and delay dish and laundry wash loads until further notice.
2:30 LRN Newscast February 16
Many major throughways are still closed across Louisiana as the deep freeze continues. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Another winter storm warning kicks into effect tonight for much of north Louisiana. National Weather Service Meterologist C-S Ross in Shreveport says an ice storm is on its way…
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South Louisiana will see rain tomorrow morning.
This brutal winter weather has claimed two lives so far in Louisiana. Both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish. Authorities say 74-year-old Mary Guillory died from the extreme weather conditions after she wandered about in the neighborhood. Guillory may have have suffered from dementia. And a 50-year-old man slipped on the ice and died from a head injury Monday in the Carencro area. Governor Edwards is also concerned about more deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning as people without power use generators to keep the heater on…
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And Entergy says there’s the potential for rolling blockouts because of the demand on energy. Entergy Louisiana Vice President of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says the blackouts will last for an undetermined amount of time…
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Entergy is asking customers to reduce their power consumption by lowering thermostats to 68 degrees.
1:30 LRN Newscast Feb 16
This history-making winter weather has been responsible for at least two deaths in Louisiana so far. Governor John Bel Edwards says both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish.
The other death occurred in the city of Lafayette. Lafayette Police Sergeant Wayne Griffin says 74-year-old Mary Guillory died after leaving a residence at around 1 AM this morning…
Cut 7 (11) “…extreme weather condition.”
Guillory may have suffered from dementia.
Edwards also urged residents to practice generator safety to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. During the 2020 Hurricane season several fatalities occurred due to being overcome by carbon monoxide.
Entergy has been directed by the Mid-Continent System Operator to initiative rolling power outages for some customers in southwest Louisiana.
Entergy spokesperson John Hawkins says the blackouts are due to this historic winter storm and freeze.
MISO is in charge of the power grid for the region.
Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down as Louisiana settles in for a week-long deep freeze. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says in the Shreveport-Bossier and Monroe areas Mallet says the consistently cold temperatures produced a different set of problems.
And crews are out and about in the Baton Rouge area trying to open crucial routes.
12:30 LRN Newscast Feb 16
Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down as Louisiana settles in for a week-long deep freeze. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says for the most up-to-date information on the status of state roads visit 5-1-1-LA-Dot-Org, or…
National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist C.S. Ross says the mercury in Shreveport dropped to one degree today. The previous record low was 20 for February 16th and Monroe dropped to 16 degrees, the record before was 25. Ross says sleet and snow will sweep across north Louisiana late tonight bringing another round of dicey weather for the area.
The winter storm is responsible for at least two deaths, both in Lafayette Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…
The department of health will not release COVID numbers today due to the holiday.
11:30 LRN Newscast Feb 16
This historic weather has claimed two lives so far in Louisiana. Both fatalities took place in Lafayette Parish. Authorities say 74-year-old Mary Guillory died from the extreme weather conditions after wandered about in the neighborhood. Guillory may have been suffering from dementia. And a 50-year-old man slipped on the ice and died from a head injury Monday. Governor Edwards is also concerned about more deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning as people use generators to stay warm.
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Roads and bridges across much of the state are still shut down. Department of Transportation Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says in south Louisiana many interstates are still closed, like the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and parts of I-10 and 12 in Baton Rouge…
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The winter storm allowed for new record low temperature to be set. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist C.S. Ross says the mercury in Shreveport dropped to one degree today. The previous record low was 20 degrees for February 16th.
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Just because you’ve been infected with COVID, either recently or months ago, doesn’t mean you should skip out on the vaccine. Matt Doyle has more…
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10:30 LRN Newscast Feb 15
A historic winter storm has many Louisiana residents staying indoors today. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Old Man Winter is throwing everything he’s got at the Bayou State today. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Marty Mayeaux (My-you) says single low temperatures are expected in northwest Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow morning…
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Senator Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republicans to vote in favor of convicting of former President Trump over allegations he incited an insurrection at the Capitol January 6th. Cassidy was quickly censured by the state GOP Executive Committee, but ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley doesn’t expect the Senator will face any long-term fallout…
Clinical trials are now underway for pregnant women and children for the COVID vaccines. Medical Director of MedPharmics Dr. Robert Jeanfreau says while some pregnant women were in the initial clinical trials for the vaccines, they need to have more participants for a more accurate study, and he says so far the data indicates the vaccines are safe during pregnancy.
To sign up for the trial visit medpharmics.com
9:30 LRN Newscast February 15
Old Man Winter is throwing the kitchen sink at Louisiana today with snow, sleet, and freezing rain, plus we’ll see record-low temperatures tonight and into tomorrow morning. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Marty Mayeaux (My-you) says several inches of snow fell across the I-20 corridor…
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Central Louisiana has seen a mixture of sleet and snow and south Louisiana outside has seen freezing rain. Many roads are closed. State Police Trooper Brent Hardy urges residents to avoid travel until the icy conditions have passed, but if you have to drive…
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Once the wintery precipitation moves out, record cold temperatures move in.
Senator Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republicans to vote in favor of convicting former President Trump over allegations he incited an insurrection at the U-S Capitol on January 6th. Some might be surprised by Cassidy’s vote but ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says before becoming a US Senator Cassidy had a history of bucking the Republican Party line.
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Clinical trials are underway for pregnant women and children for the COVID vaccines. The Medical Director of MedPharmics in Metairie Dr. Robert Jeanfreau says they are looking to recruit participants.
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To see if you qualify visit medpharmics.com
8:30 LRN Newscast February 15
Snow, sleet, and ice have most Louisiana residents at home today. Bridges, ramps, and elevated stretches of highways are closed through much of the state. State Trooper Brent Hardy says for road closure information, go to 5-1-1- dot-la-dot-org
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State Police reports 14-vehicles were involved in a wreck on I-10 near Whiskey Bay during the overnight hours. L-S-P says there were no serious injuries. And we are also looking at record low temperatures tonight and into tomorrow with wind chill readings in the single digits or possibly below zero. Charlie Woodrum is with the National Weather Service…
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The Executive Committee of the Louisiana Republican Party has unanimously voted to censure Senator Bill Cassidy for voting to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting a deadly riot on the U-S Capitol. But ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the vote likely brought Cassidy favor with Democrats who have control of Congress and the White House…
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MedPharmics which is located in Metairie and has several locations in Louisiana is running COVID-19 vaccine trials for children six months all the way to 17-years-old for a Moderna trial and pregnant women for the Pfizer trial…
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Doctor Robert Jeanfreau says to see if you qualify visit medpharmics.com.