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.

Could southeast Louisiana see snow tonight?
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Much of the top half the state will be under a freeze warning tonight. Winter weather advisory for southeast Louisiana.

Today Governor John Bel Edwards is in northwest Louisiana for a series of meetings and events. This morning he’s speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Louisiana Tech facility at the National Cyber Research Park. Edwards will then take part in a dedication ceremony for new combat wounded parking spaces at the Bossier Parish Community College.

Big NFC South showdown tonight for the Saints as they take on the Falcons in Atlanta. It was a short week, and New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees knows they are going to have their work cut out for them with the Dirty Birds D:
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Kickoff is at 7:25pm.

This cold dreary weather combined with the holiday season could lead to seasonal depression in some. Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric Nurse Glenda Natale says it’s important to contact your doctor if you continue to have unrelenting thoughts, as holiday blues are not uncommon this time of year…
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She suggests keeping yourself busy if you feel lonely, perhaps volunteer or befriend a neighbor.

The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time, but can often be overwhelming, causing seasonal depression. Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric Nurse Glenda Natale says this time of year, they receive more calls for help dealing with the holiday blues. She says we live in a perfectionist society:
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She also says cold, dreary weather like this can add to seasonal depression.

But lots of folks seem excited about a little 4-letter word that’s been appearing in the forecast tonight, at least for southeast Louisiana. Snow? State Climatologist Barry Keim says…:
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A freeze warning is in effect for most of the top half of the state from 8 tonight to 9 tomorrow morning. It’s a Winter Weather Advisory for southeast Louisiana.

The 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl—L-H-S-A-A Prep Classic begins today and runs through Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Nine state champions will be crowned over the next three days, and Association Executive Director Eddie Bonine says they anticipate several close games…:
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All of the games will be shown live on Cox Sports Television.

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.

The recent cold snap could bring southeast Louisiana some wintry precipitation tonight into Friday morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says even though the air temperature will stay above freezing…:
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The potential has increased over the past 12-24 hours for at least something “frozen” to fall during the early to mid morning hours on Friday.

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 tonight at 7:25 at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta.

This time of the year and the cold weather could lead to season depression.
Emelie Gunn has more on the holiday blues….
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According to a new report from 24/7 Wall St., Louisiana has the worst run state government in the country. The economic indicators reviewed include budget allocations, balance sheets, and many social measures.

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Nine state champions will be crowned the next three days, as the state football championships take place in the Superdome. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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This cold blast of air could produce some wintry precipitation tonight and into Friday morning for sections of southeast Louisiana.  Kelley Ray has more…

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The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time but can often be overwhelming, causing seasonal depression. Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric Nurse Glenda Natale says this time of year, they receive more calls for help dealing with the holiday blues. She says we live in a perfectionist society….

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Natale says people who feel like they don’t have a strong support system are at a higher risk for developing holiday depression. 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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Natale says the weather also plays a part in holiday depression with temperatures getting cold and rainy and it gets darker much earlier. She says it’s important to contact your doctor if you continue to have unrelenting thoughts.

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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. Nine state champions will be crowned over the next three days and Association Executive Director Eddie Bonine says they anticipate several close games

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The first game today is between traditional One-A powers West St. John and Kentwood. At 3:30 it’s Lafayette Christian against Ascension Catholic. Bonine 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 final 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 even though the air temperature will stay above freezing, you may still see freezing precipitation…

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Keim says if there is wintry precipitation, it won’t be a statewide weather event…

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Keim says there may be isolated reports of icing in the area, but there aren’t any widespread expectations of icing conditions to bring power outages..

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Sunny but still cold weather is expected to return by the weekend.  Temperatures will remain in the 50’s for the majority of the state.

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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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Brees says he has great respect for Atlanta’s secondary. He says the Saints passing game has to be top notch tonight because cornerback Desmond Trufant is back from his injury and will be on the field…

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The Saints are nine and three while the Falcons come into the contest with a seven and five mark.  Brees knows the defense is what got the Falcons to the Super Bowl last year, and knows their defense will be flying around tonight…

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Kickoff is tonight at 7:25 at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. Saints running back Mark Ingram is listed as questionable with a toe injury.

Governor Edwards has established a seven member task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies.  They will review current polices, identify the most effective mode of training to prevent harassment and develop a protocol for new employees  The report must be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1.  This all comes after Governor Edwards staff member Johnny Anderson resigned following sexual harassment allegations…

A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make more money than female professors.  Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says the data is missing variables such as experience, education and other market factors. But she says additional research needs to be done when outside information is used…

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The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action.  Congressman Clay Higgins says it’s time to get something done for homeowners.  The public is tired of the constant, “kicking the can down the road”…:

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Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time before it’s all said and done.

Central and south Louisiana are in store for rainy and cold conditions over the next couple of days.  By the weekend, skies will clear, but Phil Grigsby from the National Weather Service says you’ll still need warm clothing if you’re heading out…

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There are chances of a wintry mix late Thursday into Friday…

A recent study finds LSU male professors make dramatically more than their female counterparts. Michelle Southern has more…

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Governor Edwards has established a seven member task force to review sexual harassment and discrimination policies in state agencies.  They will review current polices, identify the most effective mode of training to prevent harassment and develop a protocol for new employees  The report must be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1.  This all comes after Governor Edwards staff member Johnny Anderson resigned following sexual harassment allegations…

Central and south Louisiana are in store for heavy rains over the next couple of days.  An arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures and bringing a lot of moisture.  Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says some may see a wintry mix Thursday night into Friday morning…

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The embattled National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire on Friday if Congress doesn’t take some sort of action. The House has already passed a five-year re-authorization of the NFIP, but the Senate is very wrapped up in dealing with the tax reform legislation right now. Lafayette Congressman Clay Higgins predicts there will be a brief extension to buy some time..:

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Central and south Louisiana are still seeing moderate precipitation after an arctic cold front moved in yesterday plummeting temperatures, bringing a lot of moisture.  Phil Grigsby with the National Weather Service says the strong winds will drop the wind chill to near freezing…

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There is a chance of a wintry mix from Thursday night into Friday morning.

A new study from the University Council on Gender Equity finds that LSU male professors make significantly more than female professors.  The report took the total wages and calculated the average monthly pay of professors. Assistant Accounting Professor Christine Cheng says there are several factors involved, but it’s alarming that a male professor could make 20-thousand dollars a year more than a female doing the same job…

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Louisiana’s Congressional delegation has been pushing for reforms in the National Flood Insurance Program that keep premiums affordable and don’t restrict coverage for flood-prone areas. The program will expire Friday if no action is taken.  Congressman Clay Higgins says he’s frustrated that residents are having to wait for answers…:

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The latest cold snap has brought about the use of electric heaters and fireplaces once again.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says fire dangers increases with the use of those in places where Christmas decorations are up…

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There were 46 fire related deaths last year in Louisiana. Browning says that number will increase this year, even though his department educates the public on fire safety…