It’s a wet winter day across much of Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The winter weather causes safety hazards. Michelle Southern has more…
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Northeast Louisiana could see snow today. Winter weather advisories are in effect for most parishes in the Ark-La-Miss. Mark McAllister with the National Weather Service says delta parishes can expect a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. He says winter weather warnings are in effect until midnight.
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McAllister says these conditions will continue though the afternoon and into tonight. He says the icy conditions are affecting roadways, leading to accidents on several major highways. He says even though the storm will taper off after midnight, the danger will linger.
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McAllister says temperatures will likely not get above freezing. He says the lows are down in the teens and low 20s. He says the wind chill will be even lower.
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South Louisiana won’t be spared from the winter weather. Christopher Bannan with the National Weather Service in Slidell says there’s some concern that the cold air is moving in faster than expected. He says winter weather advisories are in effect for the Baton Rouge area and parishes along the Northshore.
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Bannan says southern parishes should see temperatures well below freezing before dark. He says even after the precipitation moves out, residents should still take caution when driving.
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Bannan says south Louisiana could see the coldest temperatures we’ve seen since 2015. He says wind chill advisories have already been posted.
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Two Washington Parish parents have been arrested on charges of cruelty to a juvenile. Chief Deputy Mike Haley with the sheriff’s office says they received reports from a concerned citizen that two children were being mistreated. He says when deputies looked into the complaint, they were shocked by what they discovered.
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Haley says 28-year-old Jessie Hoyt and 26-year-old Kayla Hoyt lived in the home with their two children. He says during the inspection of the home, deputies also determined the children were not being properly cared for.
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Haley says deputies called the Department of Children and Family Services to the home, and the children were taken into state custody. He says they are relieved the children have been removed from this terrible situation.
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State officials are advising Louisiana residents to stay safe as winter weather moves through the state. State Trooper Scott Moreau says as freezing rain and sleet falls in many north and central Louisiana parishes, roadways are becoming more dangerous. He advises people not to drive if at all possible.
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Moreau says the Department of Transportation is doing what they can to keep roadways open, but it’s just a matter of time before more roads and bridges close around the state. He says if you do have to drive, it’s important to take extra precautions.
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With so many people staying indoors because of the weather, state Fire Marshal Butch Browning warns residents to be careful when heating their homes. He says people should never use their stove or oven to heat their home, and always monitor space heaters.
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Browning also urges people to make sure their smoke detectors are working properly.
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LSU All-American Safety Jamal Adams announces he’s skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Adams held a press conference this morning to thank all of those who helped him become a likely first-round draft choice. Adams was emotional when talking about his parents…
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Before Adams left to go train for the NFL draft, he thanked the LSU fans for pushing him….
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