Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest and Times-Picayune and NOLA.com music writer Keith Spera believes besides fans in Louisiana, this stop on the Hackney Diamonds tour will attract Stones fans from all corners of the globe because it’s their only non-stadium show.

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Presale tickets for Louisiana residents will be available November 29^th, visit NOjazzfest.com for more information.

Welcome news for those traveling over the river and through the woods to grandmothers for their turkey dinner. Fuel prices are down compared to this time last year. Triple A Fuel Analyst Don Redman says overall things appear to be much easier on your wallet this Turkey Day…

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For the second consecutive Lady Tiger Basketball game All-American forward Angel Reese was not with the team. Coach Kim Mulkey says Reese is still a member of the team and expects her to return to the court sooner than later. But the coach is not going to give any details as to why she’s not playing…

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More than 46 million turkeys will be cooked this Thanksgiving according to USDA.

The traditional way to cook a turkey is in the oven but many Louisianans prefer to cook it in a deep fryer. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers urges Louisianans to make sure the turkey is fully thawed before it goes in a deep fryer.

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LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey continues to not provide any details on why Angel Reese is not with the team. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Coast Guard and other authorities are still searching for the source of an oil pipeline leak in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast. The Coast Guard initially reported 12 thousand gallons of oil was in the water but pipeline gauges show 1.1 million gallons of oil is missing and may have been discharged into the Gulf. The pipeline has been shut down but authorities are looking for the source.

The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest Thursday, May 2^nd and Jazz Fest will be the second stop on their US tour promoting their new album, Hackney Diamonds.

After kicking off in Houston they’ll roll over to Crescent City. Times-Picayune and NOLA.com music writer Keith Spera says The Stones obviously want to play Jazz Fest, even after being rebooked several times before…

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It’s time to start defrosting that frozen turkey if you want it ready for Thanksgiving Day. The Department of Agriculture wants to encourage food safety tips to prevent dangerous foodborne illnesses. When it comes to defrosting your turkey, USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers recommends that you do so in the refrigerator, never leave it out to thaw on the kitchen counter.

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Prices at the pump are considerably lower than they were this time last year. According to Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas today is $2.85.

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The Department of Agriculture wants you to use safe cooking practices this Thanksgiving and the USA doesn’t recommend stuffing a turkey due to the increased risk of cross-contamination. A stuffed turkey also takes longer to cook.

But if you decide to stuff your turkey, USDA Safety Expert Meredith Carothers suggests placing the turkey in the oven right away especially when using hot stuffing.

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Jazz Fest is hoping 2024 will be the year they finally get some Satisfaction. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team easily defeated Texas Southern 106-47 last night but for the second consecutive game All-American forward Angel Reese was not with the team. The Bayou Barbie was last seen a week ago in uniform in a game where she did not play in the second half. Coach Kim Mulkey is tight lipped on why Reese is missing..

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LSU Women’s basketball forward Angel Reese did not play in Monday night’s game as the Tigers defeated Texas Southern 106-47. This was the second game the Bayou Barbie did not play in. Coach Kim Mulkey says this is a locker room issue and it’s not going to slow down her team

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Reese averaged 23 points and 15 rebounds as she led the Lady Tigers to their first national championship last season. In four games this season, she’s averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds. LSU’s next game is Friday in the Cayman Islands against Niagara.

You can’t always get what you want but Jazz Fest is hoping to get what you need. After two previous attempts booking the Rolling Stones for the fairgrounds, Times-Picayune and NOLA.com music writer Keith Spera says fingers crossed that third time’s the charm.

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The Stones will play on Thursday, May 2^nd.

The best way to thaw a turkey before Thanksgiving is in the refrigerator according to the USDA. The Department of Agriculture shares safety tips to prevent dangerous foodborne illnesses. The traditional way to cook a turkey is in the oven but many Louisianans prefer to cook it in a deep fryer. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers urges Louisianans to make sure the turkey is fully thawed before it goes in a deep-fryer.

Cut 7 (08) “…bubble over.” 

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas today is $2.85. That’s 45 cents less than the national average for a gallon of regular gas at $3.30.Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman says despite the break at the pump this year…

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It’s time to start defrosting that frozen turkey if you want it ready for Thanksgiving Day. The Department of Agriculture wants to encourage food safety tips to prevent dangerous foodborne illnesses. When it comes to defrosting your turkey, USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers recommends that you do so in the refrigerator, never leave it out to thaw on the kitchen counter.

Cut 6 (12) “…fully thawed.”

More than 46 million turkeys will be cooked this Thanksgiving according to USDA.

Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas today is $2.85. And when you compare Louisiana to the national average for a gallon of regular gas at $3.30, it’s 45 cents cheaper to travel in the Bayou State this Thanksgiving. Overall Redman says things appear to be much easier on your wallet this Turkey Day…

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LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey continues to not provide any details on why Angel Reese is not with the team. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Prices at the pump are considerably lower than they were this time last year. According to Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas is $2.85.
Cut 9 (09) “…time last year.”
And when you compare Louisiana to the national average for a gallon of regular gas at $3.30, it’s 45 cents cheaper to travel in the Bayou State this Thanksgiving.

Republican Nancy Landry will be sworn in as the state’s next Secretary of State on January eighth. Landry says her biggest priority is new voting machines. She says the money is available, but choosing a vendor was a major obstacle for current Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin. Landry is promising an open and transparent bid process…
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LSU star women’s basketball player Angel Reese was not with her team again last night as the seventh ranked Lady Tigers defeated Texas Southern 106-47. It’s the second straight game she’s missed. Coach Kim Mulkey says Reese is still a member of the team and expects her to return to the court sooner than later. But the coach is not going to give any details on why she’s not playing…
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The Hall of Fame coach says this is a locker room issue and it’s not going to slow down her team.

The 50th Bayou Classic is Saturday as Grambling and Southern will meet in their annual football rivalary game at the Caesars Superdome at 1 PM. The nationally televised contest brings great notoriety to both schools and Grambling President Rick Gallot says the contest also helps pay for academics on both campuses…
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To purchase tickets go to my-bayou-classic-dot-com.

The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team easily defeated Texas Southern 106-47 last night but for the second consecutive game All-American forward Angel Reese was not with the team. The Bayou Barbie was last seen a week ago in uniform in a game where she did not play in the second half. Coach Kim Mulkey is tight-lipped on why Reese is missing…

Cut 3 (04) “….to know.”

LSU’s next game is Friday in the Cayman Islands against Niagara.

In Saturday’s election, Louisianans overwhelmingly voted to place the state’s first females in statewide top positions. Republicans Liz Murrill and Nancy Landry were elected as Attorney General and Secretary of State. Rene Amar Founder of Louisiana Women Lead says Louisianans chose two qualified women to shape Louisiana politics…

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Amar says voters typically perceive men as better candidates for political offices than women. She says for these two women to be able to be elected on a statewide level is huge.

Secretary of State-elect Nancy Landry plans to upgrade the state’s outdated voting machines after taking office in January. Landry says the legislature has passed laws to give the Secretary of State additional authority beyond canvassing to clean up voter rolls but each time it was vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards. With a new administration, Landry feels those laws will finally be enacted.

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After the 2020 presidential election, voter fraud became a point of contention and new state laws require extra steps for more transparency.  Among the requirements for new voting machines will be a paper record and multiple checks and balances to protect against hacking.

Grambling State President Rick Gallot says the 50^th annual Bayou Classic between Grambling State University and Southern University- is a celebration of football and family.

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The events leading up to the game kicks off Thursday and the big game is Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at www.mybayouclassic.com.

Rock and Roll legends, the Rolling Stones will headline the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 2. General admission tickets go on presale on November 29 and 30 for Louisiana residents only. General admission tickets go on sale to the public on December 1.

When Secretary of State-elect Nancy Landry takes office, she’ll have to tackle the purchase of new voting machines. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Republicans Liz Murrill and Nancy Landry were elected as the state’s first females to hold the positions of Attorney General and Secretary of State. Founder of Louisiana Woman Lead Rene Amar says the state has made great strides to have women at the policy-making table.

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Murrill and Landry are set to take office on January 8th.

Republican Monique Blanco Boulet, daughter of former governor Kathleen Blanco, is the first female elected as Mayor-President of Lafayette. Boulet bet incumbent Josh Guillory. She says she wants to foster an environment that’s not politically polarized and build a community for everybody.

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Boulet promises to have an administration that’s transparent to the public and press.