Sentencing of former St. Landry Parish School Board member Quincy Richard, who sought a bribe for his vote in the board superintendent selection, has been re-set for Tuesday. It was originally scheduled for Feb. 7.
Warming into the upper 30s this afternoon will allow ice to thaw on many streets and roads, but officials caution it will take longer than many drivers expect in some areas.
The drip of ice melting on roofs as home interiors warm tempts some into thinking the thaw has begun -- it hasn't.
The thermometer reads 26-28 degrees and sleet and snow continue to blow across the area glazed over by a pugnacious and persistent winter storm.
The Department of Transportation and Development has closed Interstate 10 from its junction with Interstate 49 in Lafayette east to the Iberville Parish line due to freezing rain, sleet and snow whipping throughout the area.
Cleco is prepared for a weather event that could bring ice and snow to its entire service territory. Forecasters predict the possibility of ice accumulation that could result in breaking limbs and trees, causing widespread power outages.
