Very cold arctic air will once again plunge Louisiana in the deep freeze.  Kelley Ray has a look at preparations already underway…

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The Saints have some big decisions to make this offseason. Matt Doyle talked to NFL Analyst Mike Detillier about what the Black and Gold will need to do…

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Another blast of arctic air is infringing Louisiana again, which will bring below normal temperatures and the possibility of ice and snow.  Six parishes bordering Arkansas are under a Winter Storm Warning, while parts of Cenla are under a Winter Storm Advisory.  Shreveport National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Duplantis says snow could fall late tonight in northern most parishes…

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Cenla will see some snow as well.  Duplantis says sections will see measurable snow after some freezing precipitation falls starting around midnight…

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There is a slight chance of wintry precipitation in South Louisiana but Duplantis says the storm system will weaken considerably by the time it reaches those areas…

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Road conditions in north Louisiana could deteriorate quickly once this storm system begins producing ice then snow later.  DOTD’s Rodney Mallet says they are already preparing for the storm and have a good idea where the trouble spots will be starting late tonight into tomorrow morning…

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Some bridges were shut down during the last winter storm due to safety concerns when they glazed over with ice.  Those closures included the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish and a portion of I-110 in Baton Rouge.  Mallett says they will be watching all overhead passes and bridges that could prove to be problematic…

Cut 7 (11)  “close it.”

Mallett says to check L-A-5-1-1 before heading out to see if the route you are taking is open…

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The Saints season came to a tragic end Sunday, but the offseason is sure to keep the team busy. Drew Brees and Kenny Vaccaro headline the Saint’s 2018 free agents. Saints Analyst Mike Detillier says the team has a strong young core, that can’t lose its most important piece…

Cut 9 (12) “right back again.”

Along with Brees, the team will have to make a big decision this year on safety Kenny Vaccaro. The former 1^st round pick has had an inconsistent career, matching big plays with big errors. Detillier says after placing Vaccaro on injured reserve this year, the team has a tough decision to make…

Cut 10 (09) “choice here.”

The Saints offense and defense sputtered in the first half of Sunday’s game. Detillier says the team could use some reinforcements in key positions…

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Free agency kicks off March 14^th.

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The Who Dat Nation has called that moment surreal. These fans say they never thought the season would end like this, but the game was certainly a wild ride…:

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We asked these fans if they thought the Saints could still make the playoffs next year…:

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An arctic front is making it’s way to Louisiana starting tonight…:
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A volunteer group supporting Louisiana soldiers is trying to get Mardi Gras care packages to troops deployed this season. Mission Mardi Gras from Afghanistan coordinator Tawney Tallo says this means so much to soldiers…:
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You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

The Saints season came to a tragic end Sunday, but the off-season is sure to keep the team busy. Drew Brees and Kenny Vacaro headline the Saint’s 2018 free agents, but the team will also have to deal with promising defensive end Alex Oakfor, and a slew of other role-players. Analyst Mike Detillier says the team has a strong core, that can’t lose its most important piece:
Cut 9 (12) “right back again”

As for last night, Saints safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle around the Saints 35 yard-line when Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs ran free into the end zone in Minnesota’s 29-24 victory. The Who Dat Nation called the game a wild ride…:
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The National Weather Service is warning that a possible winter storm might dump a wintry mix on north Louisiana tonight. Road conditions could deteriorate quickly once this storm system begins producing ice then snow later. DOTD’s Rodney Mallet says they are already preparing and have a good idea where the trouble spots will be…:
Cut 6 (10) “move forward”
A winter storm warning is in effect for Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening.

The Saints were 10 seconds away from playing in the NFC Championship game, then the unthinkable happened. Here’s Jim Henderson’s call on the Saints Radio Network…
cut 30 (16) “…kidding me”

Retail stores will not be selling hunting and fishing licenses for two months starting January 30th…:
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Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette is a happy camper today as he helped lift his Jacksonville Jaguars to a 45-42 AFC divisional playoff victory over the Steelers. The New Orleans native rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, and he did it all while wearing LSU shoulder pads sent to him by the school’s equipment department.

Another blast of arctic air is coming to Louisiana, and will bring below normal temperatures and a good possibility of ice and snow in northern parishes. The six parishes bordering Arkansas are under a Winter Storm Warning. Shreveport National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Duplantis says snow could begin falling late tonight in those areas…:
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As the colder air slides southward, some light freezing rain could be possible along the I-10 corridor tomorrow afternoon.

Saints rookie Safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle that allowed the Vikings to go untouched into the end zone in Minnesota’s victory last night. But New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says no one should say Williams lost them this game…:
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The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send Mardi Gras boxes to troops overseas to remind them of home…:
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The Louisiana Family Forum is celebrating the 2018 Longest Married Couple in the state. President Gene Mills says it’s easy to make a submission…:
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The New Orleans Saints lost to Minnesota 29-24 as time expired in Sunday’s Divisional Playoff game.  Saints rookie Safety Marcus Williams had an interception in the game, but it was his missed tackle that allowed Stefon Diggs to go in untouched into the end zone for the winning score. Quarterback Drew Brees says no one should blame Williams on losing the game…

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Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of North Louisiana.  Forecasters expect widespread snowfall amounts of 2-3 inches with the potential for higher amounts of up to 4 inches in Parishes bordering Arkansas.  Temperatures will be at or below freezing which will make driving treacherous.   Southeast Louisiana will see a hard freeze Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

It’s been a colder than normal winter to say the least in Louisiana and it might affect the insect population this summer.  LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says many tropical species in Louisiana are at the edge of the areas they normally inhabit and says how they reacted to the cold weather will determine their fate…

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Sportsman will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while they change over to a new system.  During that time, licenses will still be available through the LDWF website, but Rene LeBreton says he understands that not everyone is comfortable applying online…

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Licenses will also be available at regional offices and LDWF headquarters…

The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send some Fat Tuesday love to our troops serving in locations throughout the world who can’t be home this Carnival season. Coordinator Tawney Tallo, who is stationed in Afghanistan, says when these treats arrive it feels like Louisiana has come to them…:
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Fill the box with Mardi Gras themed items such as hats, throws, costumes, beads, or Louisiana inspired foods. You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

A former Louisiana Tech football star who now plays for the Browns was arrested in West Monroe on Sunday. Police say Carlos Henderson was booked for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on I-20.

A winter storm warning is in effect for 6 North Louisiana Parishes, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening. The National Weather Service says tonight there is a potential for freezing rain and possibly 2-3 inches of snow in those areas.

The colder than normal winter in Louisiana might affect the insect population this summer. LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says while there will be fewer mosquitoes, love bugs likely survived the frigid weather…
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He says the bee population likely wasn’t affected either.

Sportsman will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries transitions to a new system. Spokesperson Rene LeBreton says the state has a new vendor for licensing…:
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They will be available again at retail stores April 2nd.

A volunteer group supporting Louisiana soldiers is trying to get Mardi Gras care packages to troops deployed this season. Mission Mardi Gras from Afghanistan coordinator Tawney Tallo says some people don’t realize how much it means to soldiers when they get special treats like this…:
Cut 5 (09) “closer to home”
Fill the box with Mardi Gras themed items such as hats, throws, costumes, beads, or Louisiana inspired foods. You can find shipping information on the Louisiana Heroes Project Facebook Page.

The Saints season ended in heart breaking fashion in Minnesota last night. A 61-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the game gave the Vikings an improbable 29-24 victory over New Orleans. Coach Sean Payton…:
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The recent cold snaps in Louisiana will likely affect some insect reproduction this summer…:
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Sportsmen will be unable to renew their hunting and fishing licenses at retail stores for two months starting January 30th while LDWF transitions to a new system. Spokesperson Rene LeBreton says the changes will make things easier…:
Cut 11 (09) “down the road”
Hunting and fishing licenses will be back at retail stores by April.

The Louisiana Family Forum is celebrating the 2018 Longest Married Couple in the state. The reigning champions, Lawrence and Varrie Player will be celebrating their 83rd anniversary this year. Family Forum President Gene Mills..:
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Visit lafamilyforum.org to make a submission before February 7th.

The Who Dat Nation is taking to Twitter and Facebook to express their heartbreak over New Orleans’ loss to the Vikings last night. The Saints held a 24-23 lead late, but a 61-yard pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs as time expired gave Minnesota the 29-24 victory. One Saints fan on Twitter posted a video of him picking up his 65″ TV and tossing it from his balcony after the game. It’s been viewed almost a million times.

The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking for Mardi Gras boxes to be sent to deployed Louisiana troops…:
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It’s been a colder than normal winter to say the least in Louisiana and it might affect the insect population this summer. LSU Entomology Professor Timothy Schowalter says some mosquitoes were more than likely killed in the last cold snap…:
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Saints fans are depressed today after an incredible ending to the game against the Vikings last night in which Minnesota won 29-24 after a 61-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the game. It appeared New Orleans had completed a successful comeback from a 17-0 halftime deficit to win 24-23. But that touchdown pass from Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs ripped the hearts out of the Who Dat nation.

The Louisiana Heroes Project is asking folks to send some Fat Tuesday love to our troops serving in locations throughout the world who can’t be home this Carnival season. Mission Mardi Gras from Afghanistan coordinator Tawney Tallo, says their goal is to make sure all service members deployed from Louisiana receive a Carnival package before February 13th…:
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Visit the Louisiana Heroes Project on Facebook for details.

Retail stores will not be selling hunting and fishing licenses for two months starting January 30th. Matt Doyle explains why…:
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A winter storm warning is in effect for 6 North Louisiana Parishes, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Morehouse, Union and Webster through tomorrow evening. The National Weather Service says tonight there is a potential for freezing rain and possibly 2-3 inches of snow in those areas.

A two year old child choked and died while at the Early Learning Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Gentily.  Seminary Spokesman Gary Meyers says the child was eating lunch when she chocked on food. Isabella Magee’s cause of death is under investigation.  The New Orleans Times Picayune says the school has been inspected at least twice last year due to reported health concerns when children were observed with bumps and scratches.

Louisiana will receive another round of freezing temperatures this weekend. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor John Bel Edwards announces the state will seek 600 million dollars in loans to pay for major highway projects.  One of those involves the very congested I-10/12 split in Baton Rouge.  He says drivers are tired of sitting in traffic and it’s time to address this problem…

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The financing plans for this project and several others will need to be approved by state lawmakers and the bond commission.

The Legislative Women’s Caucus is investigating to see if it is necessary to overhaul sexual harassment policies for the legislature and state government employees.  Chairman and New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says the committee is investigating an online sexual harassment course that legislators are required to take to see if it’s enough to protect them and others they work with…

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