Everyone’s talking about the potential for the biggest snowfall event in Louisiana in decades. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch covering much of central and south Louisiana that goes into effect at midnight Tuesday.  Central Louisiana is looking at the highest snowfall totals. Meteorologist Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says Alexandria, Leesville, Bunkie, Opelousas, and DeRidder could see a half a foot of snow….

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A violent domestic incident in River Ridge early this morning left a woman dead along with her 2 year old child. A 9 year old is reportedly in critical condition and a 13 year old injured. Jefferson Parish Deputies found them when  responding to a 911 call. The father, who allegedly produced a firearm during the encounter, was fatally shot by a deputy.  The officer involved shooting is under investigation this morning.

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The governor and attorney general react angrily to a Justice Department report saying Louisiana State Police troopers routinely use excessive force during drug arrests and vehicle pursuits. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The University of New Orleans (UNO) will furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members as part of ongoing efforts to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit. UNO CFO Edwin Litoff says the furloughs aim to save 1.7-million-dollars, with a hiring freeze projected to save 2.5-million. But he says more cuts, layoffs, and retirement incentives will be needed.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch covering much of central and south Louisiana. It will go into effect at midnight Tuesday and last until midnight Wednesday. Meteorologist Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says we are looking at the biggest snowfall event in decades…

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The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans into a transitional shelter. The plan has drawn concern from a pair of state legislators and from nearby residents. GOHSEP Chief of Sstaff Scott Adams, says security is tight.

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To get around the state, Governor Landry has been flying in a five-point-five-million-dollar airplane. WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington broke the story along with Julie O’ Donoghue from the Louisiana Illuminator. Thorington says they do know the plane is not just for the governor’s travels.

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Previous governors used helicopters; but according to State Police, the helicopters were 20 years old and difficult to maintain. The governor’s office says using the plane instead of the helicopters should save the state money.

The University of New Orleans (UNO) will furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members as part of ongoing efforts to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit driven by low enrollment. This follows previous cost-cutting steps. President Kathy Johnson says the decision was hard but necessary.

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Many schools and all state offices will be closed on Tuesday as an arctic blast gets set to grip the state. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Monday and Tuesday will be very cold days…

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There’s a chance we’ll see snow on Tuesday. 

The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans into a transitional shelter. The plan has drawn concern from a pair of state legislators and from nearby residents, even though there’s a concrete wall separating the neighborhoods from the street where the shelter is located off of. Scott Adams, the chief of staff at GOHSEP, says there is tight security in the area. 

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The shelter will be open through Mardi Gras and later if need be.

To get around the state, Governor Landry has been flying in a five-point-five-million-dollar airplane. WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington broke the story along with Julie O’ Donoghue from the Louisiana Illuminator. Thorington says they do know the plane is not just for the governor’s travels.

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Previous governors used helicopters; but according to State Police, the helicopters were 20 years old and difficult to maintain. The governor’s office says using the plane instead of the helicopters should save the state money.

Landry, meanwhile, issued a proclamation requesting Louisianans join him in flying their U.S. Flag and their Make America Great Again flag on January 20th in honor of the inauguration of Donald Trump. The Louisiana Democratic Party quickly responded by saying flying the MAGA flag at the Governor’s mansion is completely inappropriate and reckless.

Governor Jeff Landry has been traveling Louisiana in a five-point-five-million-dollar airplane unlike previous governors who used helicopters. State Police say the 20-year-old helicopters are difficult to maintain. Flight records show the plane traveling between Baton Rouge and Lafayette, near the governor’s home and several trips between Baton Rouge and New Orleans after the Bourbon Street terrorist attack. WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington says the plane was purchased last September….

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The University of New Orleans (UNO) will furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members as part of ongoing efforts to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit driven by low enrollment. This follows previous cost-cutting steps, including layoffs, administrative reductions, consolidating five colleges into two, and closing facilities. President Kathy Johnson says the decision was hard but necessary to secure UNO’s future.

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You’ll need a warm coat, gloves, hats and boots next week as Louisiana could see a significant winter storm. Jeff Palermo has the details…

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The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans into a transitional shelter. Scott Adams, the chief of staff at GOHSEP, says the sweep is not city-wide.

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Governor Jeff Landry issued a proclamation requesting Louisianans join him in flying their U.S. Flag and their Make America Great Again flag on January 20^th in honor of the Inauguration of President Donald Trump saying President Trump resoundingly won the 2024 election. The Louisiana Democratic Party quickly responded to the proclamation saying flying the MAGA flag at the Governor’s mansion is completely inappropriate and reckless and stating that the MAGA campaign slogan should not be displayed at the state-owned Governor’s mansion.

Many schools and all state offices will be closed on Tuesday as artic cold weather is expected to grip the state and there’s a chance we’ll see snow on Tuesday. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we’re looking at the possibility of a widespread snow event in the Bayou State…

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There’s a possibility we could even see snow south of I-10 and I-12.

The University of New Orleans is looking to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit as they furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members. Efforts to restructure UNO last year yielded limited savings, contributing to the current crisis, as the university faces additional debt obligations and potential revenue shortfalls. UNO CFO Edwin Litoff says UNO also plans stricter tuition collection.

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The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans, who were living in encampments around the Superdome, into a transitional shelter in Gentilly. Scott Adams, the chief of staff at GOHSEP, says they’re doing a lot more than simply giving the homeless people shelter, food, showers and laundry.

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The shelter will be open through Mardi Gras and later if needed.

The governor and attorney general reacted angrily to a Justice Department report saying Louisiana State Police troopers routinely use excessive force during drug arrests and vehicle pursuits. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Many schools and all state offices will be closed on Tuesday due to the possibility of a memorable winter storm. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim models are indicating that moisture from the Gulf, combined with cold temperatures will help produce snow, possibly multiple inches…

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Governor Jeff Landry has been flying in a five-point-five-million-dollar airplane to travel the state. Previous governors used helicopters but according to State Police the helicopters were 20 years old and difficult to maintain. WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington broke the story along with Julie O’ Donoghue from the Louisiana Illuminator…

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The University of New Orleans will furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members as they look to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit driven by low enrollment. UNO CFO Edwin Litoff says the furloughs aim to save 1.7-million-dollars, with a hiring freeze projected to reduce the deficit by an additional 2.5-million-dollars. However, Litoff acknowledges that further cuts, layoffs, and retirement incentives will be needed.

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To get around the state, Governor Jeff Landry has been flying in a five-point-five-million-dollar airplane. Public flight records show the single-engine plane traveling between Baton Rouge and Lafayette, near where the governor lives. The plane also made several back-and-forth trips between Baton Rouge and New Orleans after the Bourbon Street terrorist attack.  WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington says they do know the plane is not just for the governor’s travels

Cut 11 (12) “…in a hurry.”

The governor’s office says using the plane instead of the helicopters should save the state money.

The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans, who were living in encampments around the Superdome, into a transitional shelter in Gentilly.  The plan has drawn concern from a pair of state legislators and from nearby residents, even though there’s a concrete wall separating the neighborhoods from the street where the shelter is located off of France Road.  GOHSEP Chief of Staff Scott Adams says there is tight security in the area.

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You’ll need a warm coat, gloves, hats, and boots next week as Louisiana could see a significant winter storm. Jeff Palermo has the details…

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A Houma man was arrested for second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his 75-year-old aunt, Joyce Williams, during a confrontation at her Houma home on January 16. Police found Williams with multiple stab wounds, but she later died at the hospital.  45-year-old Greg Gaither stayed at the scene and was detained without incident and has been booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex for one count of Second-Degree Murder.

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Many schools and state offices will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday as arctic cold weather is expected to grip the state and there’s a chance we’ll see snow on Tuesday.  The cold air mass will begin moving into the state on Sunday. Long periods of subfreezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills are expected Sunday night through Thursday. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Monday and Tuesday will be very cold days…

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The University of New Orleans (UNO) will furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members as part of ongoing efforts to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit driven by low enrollment. This follows previous cost-cutting steps, including layoffs, administrative reductions, consolidating five colleges into two, and closing facilities. President Kathy Johnson says the decision was hard but necessary to secure UNO’s future.

Cut 6 (09) “…gut-wrenching.”

To get around the state, Governor Jeff Landry has been flying in a five-point-five-million-dollar airplane. Previous governors used helicopters but according to State Police, the helicopters were 20 years old and difficult to maintain. Public flight records show the single-engine plane traveling between Baton Rouge and Lafayette, near where the governor lives. The plane also made several back-and-forth trips between Baton Rouge and New Orleans after the Bourbon Street terrorist attack. WRKF Capitol Access Reporter Brooke Thorington says the plane was purchased last September….

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The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans into a transitional shelter. Scott Adams, the chief of staff at GOHSEP, says the sweep is not city-wide.

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