Super Bowl weekend is finally here in New Orleans and everywhere you go on Bourbon Street, you will see concrete and steel barricades and law enforcement in tactical gear. These Super Bowl visitors are grateful, saying it gives them peace of mind.

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There are visitors from around the world that have come to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, including military veteran Kim Hubers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Thanks to USAA, Hubers has received two Super Bowl tickets and she’s brought her daughter, Aubrey…

Cut 15 (11) “…it’s amazing”
Hubers who served 14 years in the Army National Guard will also get to meet her favorite player. Saint Rose’s own and former LSU star and now Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson.

Southern University steps onto the worldwide stage prior to the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Greg Brooks Junior’s lawyers have fired back at LSU Coach Brian Kelly. Kelly said on Wednesday he’s been part of Brooks’ recovery from brain surgery that  left him permanently disabled. But in a statement released by Brooks’ legal team, they stand by the Good Morning America report that Kelly has not reached out since October 2023, which was just after his surgery.

It’s Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans and especially in light of what happened New Year’s Day, security along Bourbon Street is tighter than it’s ever been before. Andrew Greenstein spoke with Bourbon Street visitors.

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A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 AM for the southern half of the state today. The fog is mixing with smoke from a marsh fire in St. Charles Parish which has resulted in near zero visibility conditions for some areas.

Super Bowl Pregame festivities in the Superdome will certainly have a Louisiana flair. New Orleans native Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem, Lafayette’s Lauren Daigle along with Trombone Shorty from New Orleans will perform God Bless America. And before that, the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band will entertain the crowd. Band director Kedric Taylor…

Cut 9 (10) “…as well”

A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota returns to New Orleans for the first time today since performing clean-up work following Hurricane Katrina and she will get to go to the Super Bowl. Staff Sergeant Kim Hubers is one of a few military veterans that have received tickets for the game, and she can’t believe it…

Cut 13 (08)  “…in shock.”

USAA teamed up with former LSU star and Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to award Hubers a trip to the Super Bowl and game tickets. Jefferson is her favorite player.

Especially in light of what happened New Year’s Day, security along Bourbon Street is tighter than it’s ever been before. Andrew Greenstein is on Bourbon Street talking with visitors.

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Southern University steps onto the worldwide stage prior to the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota, who did cleanup work in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, returns to the city for the first time today and she is also going to the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Everywhere you go on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, you will see concrete and steel barricades and law enforcement in tactical gear. These Super Bowl visitors are grateful, saying it gives them peace of mind.

Cut 4 (07) “…week.”

This man says in this day and age, a massive police presence is a necessity for big events…

Cut 5 (07) “…feels safe.”

These people say they’re thankful for the steel and concrete barricades.

Cut 6 (08) “…a lot safer.”

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Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band will take the field at the Superdome for a five-minute performance during the Super Bowl pregame show. Southern Band Director Kedric Taylor says this is a way for the school to showcase itself – and the state – to the world.

Cut 7 (11) “…that we’re doing.”

Taylor says the band will putt on a spectacular – and diverse – performance before the game on Sunday.

Cut 8 (07) “…to be amazing.”

Taylor says the performance will feature every genre that Louisiana is known for.

Cut 9 (10)  “…show as well.”

This will be the ninth time that the Human Jukebox will be performing at the Super Bowl.

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A Shreveport man is facing several charges after he allegedly kidnapped two teenagers and attempted to sexually assault them. Corporal Chris Bordelon with the Shreveport Police Department says a 13 and a 14-year-old were walking down the street during the middle of the night after visiting a friend’s house, when Jeffrey Reed drove by and offered the teens a ride…

Cut 10 (12) “…to escape”

The teenagers thought Reed would drive them home, instead he took them to a motel on Greenwood Road. Bordelon says once they were at the motel, Reed refused to allow them to leave…

Cut 11 (15) “…in custody.”

Bordelon says the teenagers made a bad decision in getting into Reed’s vehicle. They did not know him

Cut 12 (15) “…from happening”

He says one of the juveniles escaped and alerted the authorities. Bordelon says officers rushed to the hotel to arrest Reed. He’s been charged with two counts of simple kidnapping, two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and one count of false imprisonment.

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A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota returns to New Orleans for the first time today since performing clean up work following Hurricane Katrina and she will get to go to the Super Bowl. Staff Sergeant Kim Hubers is one of a few military veterans that have received tickets for the game and she can’t believe it…

Cut 13 (08)  “…in shock.”

USAA teamed up with former LSU star and Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to award Hubers a trip to the Super Bowl and game tickets. Jefferson is her favorite player.

Hubers served 14 years in the Army National Guard and that included an overseas deployment to Iraq at the beginning of the Second Gulf War. She was also deployed to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and her time in the Crescent City was chaotic in the months following the destructive storm…

Cut 14 (17) “…fantastic way.”

Hubers his bringing her daughter, Aubrey, to the game…

Cut 15 (11) “…it’s amazing.”

Hubers will get to meet Jefferson and other current and former NFL players at the USAA Salute Service Lounge before attending the game.

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Can the Eagles dethrone the two-time defending champion Chiefs? For Philadelphia to win they’ll need to handle Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s blitz packages. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts…

Cut 16 (12) “…for us.”

Kansas City is trying to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Chiefs Safety Justin Reid from Prairieville says it would be an amazing accomplishment…

Cut 17 (17)  “…done before.”

The Chiefs are seeking their fourth Super Bowl title in six years. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes always plays his best when it matters the most. He explains why that is…

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Kick off on Sunday is at 5:30.

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A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. Until now, this strain had only been detected in wild birds and poultry. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, but officials remain vigilant.  He says wild birds and dairy herds could infect commercial birds.

Cut 5 (07) “…one of the workers.”

The New Orleans French Quarter is filling up with football fans. Huge crowds are expected through Super Bowl Sunday. Kelly Henderson, the manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street, says he’s treating Super Bowl week like Mardi Gras.

Cut 9 (05)  “…hope and pray.”

Business up and down Bourbon Street are looking for this week to make up for a tough January, when they had to close due for several days to the New Year’s Day attack and the snowstorm.

Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana for the pregame entertainment.

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Super Bowl 59 is Sunday and Former Amite star Devonta (duh-VAWN-tay) Smith who was in his second season when Philadelphia lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57 says if they keep playing the way they have been they will be successful. While the Chiefs are known for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, they also have an elite defense. Smith on what makes the Chiefs so good on defense…

Cut 13 (09)  “…throw at us.”

Two boys were making their way home after a late-night visit to a friend when Shreveport police say Jeffrey Reed offered them a ride but allegedly took the boys aged 13 and 14, to a motel, held them there, displayed pornographic images, and attempted to sexually assault them. Officers captured Reed but had to use a taser when he resisted. He has been charged with simple kidnapping, indecent behavior with a juvenile, and false imprisonment.

This year the bird flu has resulted in fewer chickens that can lay eggs leading to a significant increase in egg prices. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s going to take some time to restock poultry houses and vaccinate the hens…

Cut 4 (07) “…stop the disease”

While no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, officials remain vigilant. Earlier this year, a Southwest Louisiana man died from bird flu. He reportedly had pre-existing health conditions.

As New Orleans hosts Super Bowl LXI, the city and Louisiana’s music will definitely flavor the pre-game activities. Jon Batiste will sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful will be performed by Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty who says they are blending his and Daigle’s signature styles…

Cut 8 (08) “…sounds ok to me.”

This is Kansas City’s fifth appearance in the Super Bowl in the last six year and there is certainly K-C Fatigue as the Chiefs look to make history with a threepeat victory. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish says he likes playing the villain in this game…

Cut 14 (14) “…more fun.”

For the Philadelphia Eagles, former Amite star, Devonta Smith said if they continue to play the way they have been, they should be successful.

Shreveport police arrested a man after he offered two boys aged 13 and 14 a ride home but instead allegedly took them to a motel on Greenwood Road, held them there, and attempted to sexually assault them. Officers captured Jeffrey Reed but had to use a taser when he resisted. Reed was transported to a local hospital for injuries he received during the arrest.

A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. This strain had only been detected in wild birds and poultry, has now infected some cows. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the good news is that the virus has not yet been detected in Louisiana’s commercial poultry operations.

Cut 3 (13) “…consistently tested positive.”

A man in southwest Louisiana died earlier this year from the bird flu. He was infected with the same strain of bird flu detected in cattle in Nevada.

Businesses along Bourbon Street are gearing up for a huge weekend ahead of the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein talked with the manager of one of those businesses.

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Super Bowl 59 is almost here as the Philadelphia Eagles try to win their second Super Bowl. Former Amite star Devonta (duh-VAWN-tay) Smith was in his second season when Philadelphia lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57. Smith says they are not looking to over perform this time…

Cut 12 (07) “…come out successful.”

Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana for the pregame entertainment.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Businesses along Bourbon Street are gearing up for a huge weekend ahead of the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein talked with the manager of one of those businesses.

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A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. This strain had only been detected in wild bird and poultry, but it’s now it has spilled into cows. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the good news is that the virus has not yet been detected in the state’s commercial poultry operations.

Cut 3 (13) “…consistently tested positive.”

A man in southwest Louisiana died earlier this year from the bird flu. He was infected with the same strain of bird flu detected in cattle in Nevada.

Strain emphasized that recovery will take time, requiring the raising of new chicks, restocking poultry houses, and vaccinating hens.

Cut 4 (07) “…stop the disease.”

While no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, Strain says they have to stay on top of the situation.

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The pregame entertainment at Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana. Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem. The New Orleans says he thinks about his life when singing the anthem…

Cut 6 (10) “…our shared humanity.”

Lauren Daigle and New Orleans own Trombone Shorty will perform America the Beautiful prior to kick off. Daigle, a Lafayette native and Grammy-winning Christian music artist says she’s always loved this song…

Cut 7 (16) “…to me.”

Trombone Shorty, a New Orleans jazz musician, brings a signature brass sound noted they are blending his and Daigles signature styles to the stage.

Cut 8 (08) “…sounds ok to me.”

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The New Orleans French Quarter is filling up with football fans. Huge crowds are expected through Super Bowl Sunday. Kelly Henderson, the manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street, says he’s treating Super Bowl week like Mardi Gras.

Cut 9 (05)  “…hope and pray.”

Businesses up and down Bourbon Street are looking for this week to make up for a tough January, when they had to close several days due to the New Year’s Day attack and the snowstorm. Henderson says he doesn’t look at Super Bowl week as a way to make up for lost time.

Cut 10 (10) “…slow us down.”

Bourbon Street has been transformed into a full-time pedestrian mall for this week, and there’s renewed talk of transforming it into a pedestrian mall permanently. Businesses had pushed back on that in the past. But Henderson says he’d support it under one condition.

Cut 11 (15) “…with other cars”

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Super Bowl 59 is almost here as the Philadelphia Eagles try to win their second Super Bowl. Former Amite star Devonta (duh-VAWN-tay) Smith was in his second season when Philadelphia lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57. Smith says they are not looking to over perform this time…

Cut 12 (07) “…come out successful.”

The Chiefs are known for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, but they also have an elite defense. Smith on what makes K-C so good on defense…

Cut 13 (09)  “…throw at us.”

There is certainly Kansas City Chiefs fatigue heading into the Super Bowl. K-C is seeking to win the Super Bowl for a record third consecutive year and this is there fifth appearance in the game in six years. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish likes playing the villain in this game…

Cut 14 (14) “…more fun.”

A routine traffic stop on Hwy 59 in Mandeville lead to the discovery of a suspected crack cocaine lab. A post on St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Facebook page says during the stop of 55-year-old Raymond Matos Authorities found 1.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, over three thousand dollars cash. Investigators then searched Mato’s home and seized the measuring cups, a microwave after finding more than a half-pound of suspected cocaine; approximately 4 grams of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia including scales, glass pipes, packaging material; and $9,000 cash.

A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. Until now, this strain had only been detected in wild birds and poultry Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, but officials remain vigilant.  He says wild birds and dairy herds could infect commercial birds.

Cut 5 (07) “…one of the workers.”

Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana for pregame entertainment.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Bourbon Street has been transformed into a full-time pedestrian mall for this week, and there’s renewed talk of transforming it into a full-time pedestrian mall permanently. Businesses had pushed back on that in the past. But the manager of Fat Catz Music Club, Kelly Henderson says he’d support it under one condition.

Cut 11 (15) “…with other cars”