A winter storm warning will be going into effect tomorrow for Caddo, Bossier, Webster and Claiborne parishes in northwest Louisiana. State climatologist Jay Grymes says all those parishes should be weather aware for the rest of the week.

Cut 9 (12)  “…Thursday into Friday.”

In addition, a winter weather advisory is coming for DeSoto, Red River, Bienville, Lincoln, Jackson, Ouachita, Union, Morehouse and West Carroll parishes.

The Department of Transportation says crews are ready to respond if wintry precipitation begins to fall. Erin Buchanan with the DOT says they are closely monitoring the forecast.

Cut 13 (13)  “…bit wet”

All warnings and advisories expire at noon Friday.

Hyundai Motor Group is reportedly planning a multibillion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish to supply steel for its Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants in the U.S. Economist Loren Scott says Ascension Parish has the possibility to land it because of the low-cost of natural gas in Louisiana and its proximity to the Mississippi River…

Cut 7 (12) “…to achieve that.”

The Advocate reports this project could create 13-hundred permanent jobs, with construction possibly starting next year. Environmental concerns from local activists may arise, although no major opposition has surfaced in the area so far.

Alexandria is getting a shot in the arm in its quest to improve transportation. Senator Bill Cassidy announces a 320-thousand-dollar transportation grant for Rapides Parish. The money will be used for enhanced pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections.

The Advocate reports that a multi-billion-dollar steel mill for Hyundai will be built in Ascension Parish for its Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants in the U.S. Sean Richardson has more.

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A winter storm warning is forthcoming for the four northwestern-most parishes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The man who killed 14 people by plowing a pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street New Year’s Day posted videos ahead of time detailing what he was planning to do. Senator Bill Cassidy says this is the preferred method of terrorists, foreign and domestic.

Cut 3 (11) “…Theodore Kaczynski did.”

Cassidy says there’s a way that social media companies, like Meta, can cooperate with law enforcement when videos like that are posted onto their platforms.

Cut 4 (09) “…to law enforcement.”

Cassidy says one company is already doing this.

Cut 5 (13) “…copyright, et cetera.”

Cassidy says social media companies should not have to be given the green light from Congress to share the information with law enforcement. He says when people post videos like that, they forfeit their right to privacy.

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The Advocate reports that Hyundai Motor Group is planning a multibillion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish, to supply steel for its Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants in the U.S. The report says this project could create 13-hundred permanent jobs, with construction possibly starting next year. Economist Loren Scott says this would be a big win for Louisiana.

Cut 6 (13) “…picking up jobs.”

The six-billion-dollar facility will be built on sugarcane fields near Donaldsonville within the Riverplex MegaPark industrial site.  Scott says Ascension Parish has the possibility to land this proposed steel mill because  of the low-cost of natural gas in Louisiana and it’s proximity to the Mississippi River…

Cut 7 (12) “…to achieve that.”

Hyundai aims to mitigate potential tariffs and reduce logistics costs by manufacturing its steel. Scott says the project reflects Governor Jeff Landry’s push for industrial growth.

Cut 8 (10) “…very very impressive.”

Environmental concerns from local activists may arise, although no major opposition has surfaced in the area so far. Also Governor Landry and Ascension Parish officials are not commenting on the proposed project.

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A winter storm warning will be going into effect tomorrow for Caddo, Bossier, Webster and Claiborne parishes in northwest Louisiana. In addition, a winter weather advisory is coming for DeSoto, Red River, Bienville, Lincoln, Jackson, Ouachita, Union, Morehouse and West Carroll parishes. State climatologist Jay Grymes says all those parishes should be weather aware for the rest of the week.

Cut 9 (12)  “…Thursday into Friday.”

Precipitation is expected to start falling after the morning commute tomorrow. Grymes says depending on what happens, driving in areas of northwest Louisiana could get dangerous…

Cut 10 (12) “…ice on contact.”

Grymes says central and south Louisiana will not see snow. However there’s the threat for heavy rainfall tomorrow night through Friday for south Louisiana…

Cut 11 (06) “…rain in spots.”

All warnings and advisories take effect at six tomorrow morning and expire at noon Friday.

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Will we see snow, ice or rain tomorrow in north Louisiana? That’s the big question with a winter storm that will move into Louisiana tomorrow from Texas. Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Buchanan says they are ready to respond if wintry precipitation begins to fall…

Cut 12 (12) “…watching the forecast.”

A winter storm warning is in effect northwest Louisiana and a winter weather advisory is in effect for areas like Monroe, Ruston, Coushatta and Mansfield. Arkansas is expected to see snowfall, but depending on the temperature, Louisiana could see either rain, ice or snow. Buchanan says they are closely monitoring the forecast…

Cut 13 (13)  “…bit wet”

Buchanan says DOTD will have crews watching for icing on bridges and overpasses and with construction ongoing on I-20 in Bossier and Caddo Parishes, keeping I-220 is a priority…

Cut 14 (12) “…elsewhere.”

Will we see snow, ice or rain tomorrow in north Louisiana? That’s the big question with a winter storm that will move into Louisiana tomorrow from Texas. Department of Transportation spokesperson Erin Buchanan says they are ready to respond if wintry precipitation begins to fall…

Cut 12 (12) “…watching the forecast.”

A winter storm warning is in effect in northwest Louisiana and a winter weather advisory is in effect for areas like Monroe, Ruston, Coushatta, and Mansfield. Arkansas is expected to see snowfall, but depending on the temperature, Louisiana could see either rain, ice or snow. Buchanan says they are closely monitoring the forecast.

State climatologist Jay Grymes says central and south Louisiana will not see snow. However, there’s the threat of heavy rainfall tomorrow night through Friday for south Louisiana…

Cut 11 (06) “…rain in spots.”

All advisories, watches and warnings take effect at six tomorrow morning and expire at noon Friday.

The man who killed 14 people by plowing a pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day posted videos ahead of time detailing what he was planning to do. Senator Bill Cassidy says companies like Meta can use AI to analyze post in real time and notify law enforcement and says one company is already doing this.

Cut 5 (13) “…copyright, et cetera.”

Cassidy says social media companies should not have to be given the green light from Congress to share the information with law enforcement.

The Advocate reports that Hyundai Motor Group is planning a multibillion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish, to supply steel for its Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants in the U.S. Hyundai aims to mitigate potential tariffs and reduce logistics costs by manufacturing its steel. Scott says the project reflects Governor Jeff Landry’s push for industrial growth.

Cut 8 (10) “…very very impressive.”

The terrorist who drove from Texas before killing 14 people on Bourbon Street on New Year’s morning detailed his plans in videos posted to social media prior to the attack. Senator Bill Cassidy says there’s a way social media companies, like Meta, can cooperate with law enforcement when videos like those are posted to their platforms.

Cut 4 (09) “…to law enforcement.”

He adds, of the millions of videos posted per minute to YouTube, they scans everything posted on their platform.

Bitter cold temperatures led to three deadly house fires across the state Tuesday morning. Firefighters in Winnsboro, Abbeville, and Shreveport responded to house fires between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. In total, six victims were discovered including children. Ashley Rodrigue (rod-REEG) with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says while the causes of those three fires are under investigation, history points to space heaters as a major culprit.

Cut 13 (13) “…heaters still on.”

She adds if you must use a space heater, plug them directly into the wall and not into a power strip or an extension cord.

The Advocate reports a multi-billion-dollar steel mill for Hyundai will be built in Ascension Parish for its U.S. Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A winter storm watch for Louisiana’s northernmost parishes goes into effect tomorrow. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says precipitation is expected to start falling after the morning commute tomorrow and depending on what happens, driving in areas of northwest Louisiana could get dangerous by the end of the week.

Cut 10 (12) “…ice on contact.”

After his arrest Tuesday, Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong took to social media denying the allegations against him that he ran a drug trafficking operation and “all those other accusations.” In his post, he thanked his supporters and said “When you’re cutting contracts, shutting down favors and exerting influence – shaking things up and exposing truths – you become a target.”

Plans detailing the Bourbon Street terror attack on New Year’s Day were posted to social media in videos by the attacker prior to the attack. Senator Bill Cassidy says this is the preferred method of terrorists, foreign and domestic.

Cut 3 (11) “…Theodore Kaczynski did.”

Cassidy says there’s a way that social media companies, like Meta, can cooperate with law enforcement when videos like that are posted onto their platforms.

The Advocate reports that Hyundai is planning a multibillion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish, to supply steel for its Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants in the U.S., potentially creating 1,300 permanent jobs. Construction could start as early as 2026, pending regulatory approvals, with operations expected by 2029. Economist Loren Scott says this is a big win for Louisiana.

Cut 6 (13) “…picking up jobs.”

It is cold in Louisiana and a winter storm watch goes into effect tomorrow for our northern parishes including Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Union, and Morehouse Parishes. State Climatologist Jay Grymes…

Cut 9 (12)  “…Thursday into Friday.”

He says the southern parishes can expect heavy rain, and temperatures should warm up to the 50s

The man who killed 14 people by plowing a pickup truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street New Year’s Day posted videos of his plans to Facebook prior to the attack. Senator Bill Cassidy says there’s a way that social media companies, like Meta, can warn law enforcement when videos like that are posted onto their platforms.

Cut 5 (13) “…copyright, et cetera.”

Cassidy says social media companies should not have to be given the green light from Congress to share information with law enforcement.

President-elect Donald Trump announced wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” calling it “a fitting and beautiful change.” Not everyone is onboard with the idea including Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham…

Cut 10 (07) “…their names preserved.”

Louisiana’s six northernmost parishes from Caddo to Morehouse Parish are under a winter storm watch for tomorrow and into Friday morning. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin reports Arkansas will likely take the brunt of this winter storm…

Cut 2 (28) “…possible.”

Hyundai is looking to build a steel mill in Ascension Parish potentially adding over a thousand jobs.  The multimillion-dollar mill will be located near Donaldsonville and will provide steel to supply the assembly plants for Hyundai and Kia in the U.S. The plant could be operational by 2029.

We’re more than a week into the new year; and as such, you’re paying a little more for most goods and services. The sales tax went up slightly – a 100-dollar purchase will cost you an additional 55 cents in sales tax. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says certain items, however, still have no sales tax.

Cut 6 (11) “…on those things.”

The sales tax increase is meant to make up for the loss of revenue due to an income tax cut which Nelson says will add about 500 dollars in net pay per year for a typical worker.

With cold temperatures gripping the state, people may be going to dangerous lengths to keep warm. Ashley Rodrigue with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says if you must use a space heater, do not plug it into a power strip or an extension cord.

Cut 14 (13) “…a high wattage.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation is conducting a full review of New Orleans’ security plan for New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl, in the wake of a terror attack on New Year’s Day. Sean Richardson reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Alexandria is getting a shot in the arm in its quest to improve transportation. Senator Bill Cassidy announces a 320-thousand-dollar transportation grant for Rapides Parish. The money will be used for enhanced pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections.

The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation is launching a full review of New Orleans’ security plan for New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl in the wake of the terror attack on New Year’s Day. Attorney General Liz Murrill emphasized the need for answers to ensure future safety, with support from New Orleans’ leadership.

Cut 8 (15) “…how we got here.”

The mayor of Bogalusa has been released from jail. Tyron Truong is free on 150-thousand dollars bond. The 25-year-old Truong was arrested yesterday morning following a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking ring. Truong is charged with selling drugs on social media and soliciting prostitutes, among other things. Six others were arrested, and District Attorney Collin Sims says more arrests could be forthcoming. Some in Bogalusa are speaking out against Truong’s arrest to WWL-TV, with some saying it’s politically motivated. 

The bitter cold temperatures led to three deadly house fires across the state yesterday morning. Ashley Rodrigue (rod-REEG) with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says people are going to great – and dangerous – lengths to heat their homes.

Cut 15 (11) “…put them out.”

Rodrigue says if you must use a space heater, make sure there’s nothing within five feet of it, especially something that’s flammable.

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham says even if Trump gets the gulf renamed, it’s not stopping anyone from continuing to call it the Gulf of Mexico.

Cut 12 (10) “…National Geographic Society”

Bayham says Trump’s focus should be on foreign policy issues left over from the Biden administration.

The National Weather Service still has northern parishes of Louisiana under a winter storm watch for tomorrow morning through Friday morning. Forecasters say Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne and Union Parishes could snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. But the National Weather Service admits there is still uncertainty with the forecast.

The below freezing temperatures led to three deadly house fires in Louisiana yesterday. Four people including children were discovered when Winnsboro firefighters responded to a house fire just after 4:00 yesterday morning. Less than an hour later, firefighters in Abbeville discovered a victim in a house fire there. And around 7:00, a victim was found by Shreveport firefighters. Ashley Rodrigue (rod-REEG) with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says while the causes of those three fires are under investigation, prior history has shown that space heaters are a major culprit.

Cut 13 (13) “…heaters still on.”

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As you know by now, sweeping changes to the tax code took effect at the outset of the year. What does it all mean for your personal wallets? Andrew Greenstein gives us some real-world numbers.

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The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation is launching a full review into New Orleans’ security plan after the terror attack there New Year’s Day. The findings are expected to guide law enforcement in securing the city’s safety for both residents and visitors. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Cut 9 (07)  “…end up here again.”