 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Thanks for joining us this morning for a chilly edition of Morning Headlines. Here are some of today's top stories.
Let's face it, it's never good when the weather sounds like a Gatorade flavor. But the arctic blast is still here, and Tuesday saw frigid temperatures that closed roads, schools and government offices. Sophie Kasakove has a look at how some parents are getting a little put off by local school-cancellation policies. Meanwhile, Doug MacCash cavorted with the New Orleanians who refused to let freezing temperatures keep them from going outside. Faimon Roberts has a look at how the cows are doing. You'll find our latest updates here and school closures here.
Meanwhile, in Baton Rouge, lawmakers are still working on court-mandated redistricting to ensure more equitable Black representation in Congress, a process that has ramifications for U.S. Rep. Garrett Graves' seat.
The New Orleans Saints made some significant changes to the offensive coaching staff on Tuesday following a disappointing season that saw the team miss the playoffs and lose the division crown to Tampa Bay. We've also got a look at possible replacements. Also, a former Saints linebacker is dead at 32.
Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 
