South Louisiana saw some snow yesterday morning to the delight of residents. So how rare of an event is this? Don Molino reports…:
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The Department of Transportation reports I-10 is now closed in both directions between the Gramercy and Laplace exits after multiple wrecks. DOTD urges drivers to use US 61. Thousands of people are still without power, according to Demco, after yesterday’s wintery weather event.

The snow may be over but the Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be careful when driving in southeast Louisiana. Rodney Mallett with the Department of Transportation says crews are constantly working to make sure roads are open and clear when possible.
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Mallett encourages drivers to visit 511la.org for up to date information on road closures.

A cold Canadian air blast lowered temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana last night. Michael Hill with the National Weather Service says some of the snow from yesterday that melted may have refrozen on the roads overnight.
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Hill says the sun will come back out this weekend with daytime temperatures in 50s and overnight temperatures in the 30s.

Three more state champions were crowned in football last night and three more will be crowned today. In the Class 3A state championship game, West Feliciana beat Richwood 40-21 to claim their first ever title in football. The Saints were led by Louisiana Tech commitment Davon Harris who had an 87-yard kick off return for a touchdown. He had another long return to set up another score and also had a 6 yard touchdown run.

In Division III, U-High looked very impressive in a 45-19 victory over De La Salle. Cubs running back Mike Hollins rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns.

And in Class Two-A, the Welsh Greyhounds raced past St. Helena 38-26. Welsh senior Quarterback Zach Hayes threw four touchdown passes.

The action resumes at noon today as Catholic High of Baton Rouge faces John Curtis. Then it’s Karr versus Lakeshore and the final game of the day is the 5A title between Hahnville and the Zachary Broncos.

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Saints Coach Sean Payton is still not a happy camper about the some of the calls that were made against his team in the 20-17 loss to Atlanta on Thursday night. Payton spoke with reporters on Friday afternoon and said the officiating was extremely poor and inconsistent would be a great way to put it. New Orleans was penalized 11 times for 87 yards and the Falcons picked up nine first downs because of a penalty. Payton added the officials also missed holding calls against his star wide receiver Michael Thomas. New Orleans next game is December 17th when they host the New York Jets.

Anthony Davis returned to the court after missing three games, but the Pelicans lost to the Sacramento Kings 116-109 in overtime. Zach Randolph hit a career-high five 3 pointers and finished with a season-high 35 points. DeMarcus Cousins led New Orleans with 38 points and 11 rebounds, while Davis had 18 points. The Pels conclude a four-game homestand on Sunday when they take on the 76ers.

South Louisiana saw some snow Friday morning to the delight of residents. So how rare of an event is this? Don Molino reports…:

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Social media went crazy when south Louisiana actually got snow.  Grownups and kids made snow angels and built snowmen, and watched their pets try to figure out what was going on…:

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Two to three inches of snow accumulated in Amite, and 2 inches of snow was measured on an elevated surface in Lake Charles.

A cold Canadian air blast is lowering temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana tonight.  National Weather Service forecaster Michael Hill says if we get some snow melt Friday and Saturday, what is left will refreeze again.  That means drivers need to be careful…:

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The 2017 AllState Sugar Bowl Prep Classic wraps up with three more games. Starting at noon, John Curtis goes after its 26th state title when they face the Catholic High Bears from Baton Rouge. The Patriots will once again rely on its power running game. Legendary Coach JT Curtis running backs on his Darryan Washington and Malik Wells…

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Two to three inches of snow accumulated today in Amite, and 2 inches of snow was measured on an elevated surface in Lake Charles. State Climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures throughout the state today did not get out of the 30s, which is also very uncommon for Louisiana…

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Social media went crazy when south Louisiana actually got snow. Parents are posting videos of their kids playing in the white stuff for the first time ever. Cajun Musician Jo-EL Sonnier added a video of him playing his accordion from the front porch of his house as snow was falling…:

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The cold Canadian air blast is lowering temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana tonight.  National Weather Service forecaster Michael Hill says the areas which got snow on the ground will see very low temperatures for a few evenings.:

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A hard freeze warning will be in effect Friday night into Saturday morning for several areas including Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles and New Orleans.

Louisiana Tech in Ruston has been granted 1.3 million dollars to enhance its cybersecurity programs.  U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham says they are the first university in the country to establish a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Engineering degree program, which will give Louisiana Tech an edge toward the future…

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South Louisiana saw some snow Friday morning to the delight of residents. So how rare of an event is this? Don Molino reports…:

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Social media went crazy when south Louisiana actually got snow. Parents are posting videos of their kids playing in the white stuff for the first time ever. One man recorded his young son opening the door and discovering a winter wonderland in the Bayou State.

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Motorists are advised to stay off the roads especially in southeast Louisiana.  Snow and ice in some areas has made driving conditions treacherous.  Rodney Mallett with the Department of Transportation says if you have to be on the roads, you can visit 511la.org to find closures and other helpful weather related information…:

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A five year old child was killed in a single vehicle accident in Ascension Parish.  State Police say the driver 27-year-old Kayla Taylor of Donaldsonville, ran off the roadway, striking a culvert and overturning the vehicle.  Ma’Laysha Leblanc was unrestrained and got serious injuries.  She was transported to a hospital where she later died.    Taylor also sustained serious injuries.  Troopers are still trying to figure out why both the driver and childs were unrestrained.

Many Saints fans are still shaking their head over yesterday’s 20-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Six players for the Black and Gold left the game as a result of injuries and never came back and New Orleans was flagged 11 times for 87 yards. Head Coach Sean Payton summed it up well…

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Payton took it a step further today when speaking with reporters. He said the officiating was extremely poor and inconsistent. It’s likely he’ll get fined for that and the choking gesture he made towards Falcons running back Devonta Freeman during the game. New Orleans has time to rest up and get ready to play the Jets on December 17th and then it’s a rematch with the Falcons on Christmas Eve.

The Saints will be keeping an eye on the second place Panthers on Sunday. Carolina hosts 10-2 Minnesota.

Four state champions have now been crowned at the Allstate Sugar Bowl  L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic in New Orleans. Yesterday it was West St. John, Lafayette Christian and Catholic New Iberia. The Panthers won their first title since 1962. The Knights won their first and it’s the fourth championship for the Rams.

Welsh won its first football title today as the Greyhounds ran past St. Helena 38-26 for the 2A title. The Division Two state championship game is underway, University High versus De La Salle. Tonight it’s West Feliciana and Richwood. The Saints have never won a title and Richwood is the only team from north Louisiana in the prep classic. You can watch all of the games on C-S-T.

In college football news…Former Ragin Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth has found a new job. Hudspeth has reportedly been hired as the tight ends coach at Mississippi State.

The Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings tonight. There’s a chance Anthony Davis could play tonight after missing the last three games with a pelvis injury.

Tonight at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans

It’s snowed in south Louisiana and everybody knows it as social media is flooded with videos of our winter wonderland. Michelle Southern has more…

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There are scattered power outages in southeast Louisiana.  Entergy is reporting several outages in Hammond.  Demco is also reporting over 15-thousand customers without power with most of those affected in Ascension and Livingston Parishes.

The cold Canadian air blast is lowering temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana tonight.  National Weather Service forecaster Michael Hill says the areas which got snow on the ground will see very low temperatures for a few evenings, which will refreeze any snow and ice melt that happens.  Drivers need to be cautious…

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The 2017 AllState Sugar Bowl Prep Classic wraps up with three more games Saturday.  In the late game tomorrow the Zachary Broncos and the Hahnville Tigers. The Tigers have the top running back in the state, Pooka Williams, who has put on a show in the postseason. Hahnville head coach Nick Saltaformaggio (SALT-tuh-for-mah-gee-oh) says if you’re watching at home or at the Dome, you will be impressed with Williams…

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Louisiana got snow today, so how does such a rare event happen? State Climatologist Barry Keim says cold Canadian air combined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico…:
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Keim says high temperatures throughout the state today did won’t get out of the 30s for the entire day which is also very uncommon for Louisiana.

Tens of thousands of people remain without power throughout south Louisiana due to the snow weighing heavily on power lines. Motorists are advised to stay off the roads today. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallet says even though it’s stopped snowing, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to be out and about…:
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Winter storm warnings and freeze warnings are posted throughout the area.

The Kids are out of school and adults home say they feel like kids playing in the snow. Even the pets are confused…:
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The 2017 AllState Sugar Bowl Prep Classic wraps up with three more games. Starting at noon tomorrow, John Curtis goes after its 26th state title when they face the Catholic High Bears from Baton Rouge. The Patriots will once again rely on its power running game. Legendary Coach JT Curtis on his Darryan Washington and Malik Wells..:
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At 3:30 PM, Lakeshore from St. Tammany makes its first ever appearance in the state championship game as they take on defending champion and top seed and the Karr Cougars.

South Louisiana saw some snow Friday morning to the delight of residents. So how rare of an event is this? State Climatologist Barry Keim says, believe it or not, we actually see white flakes more often than hurricanes. But for it to span nearly the entire bottom half of the state is very rare…:
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More than six inches stuck in Kentwood, and snow covered the grass in Baton Rouge for the first time since December of 2009.

Accidents are being reported throughout the state, and snow has made street lights heavy and caused some to malfunction. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallet says it’s best to just stay home today if you can, but if not you can use the website 511la.org to find closures and other helpful information…:
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Freeze warnings are now posted in Acadia, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, and Upper St. Martin Parishes through tomorrow morning. Michael Hill with the National Weather Service says thankfully a warming trend will put temperatures closer to normal this weekend, but still cold:
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Residents have been posting pictures and videos all over social media. Cajun Musician Jo-EL Sonnier added a video of him playing his accordion from the front porch of his house as snow was falling…:
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But the snow is wreaking havoc on power lines. Entergy is reporting that nearly 70,000 customers are in the dark right now.

Much of the snow has stopped falling, but a cold Canadian air blast is lowering temperatures to below freezing throughout Louisiana tonight. National Weather Service forecaster Michael Hill says the areas where snow is on the ground, temperatures will get very cold and remain that way for a few evenings…:
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If we get some snow melt today and Saturday, what is left will refreeze again.

Rodney Mallett with the Department of Transportation warns drivers that even though it might look fine to drive on the roads, conditions are still dangerous…:
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Winter weather warnings and advisories remain in place throughout the bottom half of the state through 4pm this afternoon.

The US House has passed GOP backed 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:
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