Ole Miss’s Lane Kiffin is LSU and Florida’s top targets in their head coaching searches. Rebels fans are on edge, but Kiffin says being pursued by other programs speaks volumes for what’s happening at Ole Miss.

Cut 16 (19) “…from that perspective.”

Kiffin is now the betting favorite to become LSU’s next head coach at plus 300 odds on Bovada Sportsbook.

Southeastern Louisiana football returns back to Hammond as the Lions face Nicholls State tonight at 6 p.m. in the 36^th edition of the River Bell Classic. It’s a must-win game for the Lions as they look to get into the 24-team FCS Playoffs.

Last night, Louisiana Tech men’s basketball dropped to 2-and-2 on the season after losing at Indiana State by a score of 60-51.

UL-Lafayette faces Arkansas State tonight, as the Cajuns look to win their third straight game. The Cajuns are 1-and-4 on the road this season, and head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says his team has to find a way to win on the road as they are just two wins away from becoming bowl eligible.

Cut 18 (18)  “…ready to play.”

The second round of the Louisiana High School football playoffs begins tomorrow night. Today, we are looking at the Select matchups. In Division Four, Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA network, says two historically storied programs meet in Monroe as Southern Lab visits Ouachita Christian, and he says this game could go either way.

Cut 15 (12) “…to Oak Grove.”

Northwestern State will host Stephen F. Austin in its season finale tonight at 6:30 p.m. as the Demons look to break their 10-game losing streak.

New Orleans is bracing for a two-month immigration enforcement operation. Some 250 Border Patrol agents will be fanning out in commercial areas and neighborhoods in the city and surrounding areas, with the goal of arresting five-thousand people on immigration violations. Congressman Troy Carter is not happy about it – he says those agents do not bring a sense of security; they only strike fear.

Cut 5 (07) “…than a neighborhood.”

Graduating seniors from Louisiana high schools will have something special on their diplomas. Governor Landry announced that in honor of the country’s 250th birthday, those graduates will have a commemorative America 250 seal on their diplomas.

Cut 8 (09) “…our country’s success.”

The Class of 2026 will also be the first one eligible for Louisiana’s Freedom Seal endorsement, recognizing students who excel in civics education.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission continues to make sure younger children are properly restrained in a child safety seat. That requires a car seat that’s properly installed and is the right type for the child’s age and size. LHSC Director Lisa Freeman says many caretakers do not know how to properly install a child seat.

Cut 11 (08) “…share that information.”

The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force is providing child seat safety information cards to the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association.

Round two of the high school football playoffs begin tomorrow night. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says one matchup he’s looking forward to is the eight-nine matchup in Division Three Select between defending champion Catholic New Iberia and Bunkie.

Cut 14 (11) “…in this one.”

250 Boarder Patrol agents are coming to New Orleans next month as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown and not everyone is happy about it. In other cities protesters have posted video of agents’ activities. Former New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas says agents are wearing masks to conceal their identities for their own safety and the safety of their families.

Cut 7 (10) “…feds are doing.”

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Director Lisa Freeman says many don’t know how to properly install a child seat so the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force is providing child seat safety information cards to the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, which will distribute the cards to its dealers and their customers. Freeman hopes this will result in more properly restrained children.

Cut 12 (07) “…we’re seeing here.”

In honor of the 250^th birthday of these United States, Louisiana high school class of 2026 are receiving a commemorative America 250 seal on their diplomas. And Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says this class will be the first eligible for a new recognition as part of the state’s Freedom Framework initiative adopted in 2022.

Cut 9 (14)  “…honor cords.”

Lainey Wilson from the tiny town of Baskin in Franklin Parish won big at the Country Music Awards last night. She not only hosted the show, she took the honor of Entertainer of the Year, and for the fourth time, she was named female vocalist of the year. Her album Whirlwind took the prize for Album of the Year. It’s the second time Wilson earned that honor.

A LEAP remediation specialist with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is facing child sex charges. Authorities say 62-year-old Michael Dauzat thought his alleged explicit conversations on social media were with a 15-year-old boy but they were actually with Louisiana State Police and the FBI. Dauzat allegedly arranged to meet the believed the 15-year-old child for sexual activity. He was arrested when he arrived at the meeting location. State Police say Dauzat faces one count each of computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles.

President Trumps crackdown on illegal immigration is coming to New Orleans as soon as December first. Congressman Troy Carter says Border Patrol strike fear in communities. In prior operations, agents were seen on video detaining U.S. citizens. Former New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas says those may have been instances where someone was interfering with a law enforcement operation.

Cut 6 (09) “…or a warrant.”

The second round of the high school football playoffs is tomorrow night. Andre Champagne looks at who is on upset alert on the select side.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Keeping children safe in a vehicle requires a car seat that is properly installed and is the right type for the child’s age and size but Highway Safety Commission Director Lisa Freeman says many do not know how to properly install a child seat.

Cut 11 (08) “…share that information.”

The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force is providing child seat safety information cards to the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, which will distribute the cards to its dealers and their customers.

A Driver opened fire killing two people and injuring a third in Shreveport last night. Shreveport police say the shootout happened as two drivers drove down Clyde Fant Parkway. The shooting caused one vehicle to run off the road. Officers found three people in the car. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene and the other person was transported to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Police have no suspects and urge anyone with details to contact the Shreveport Police Department.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission continues to urge everyone in a vehicle to buckle up and to make sure younger children are properly restrained in a child safety seat. Only 11-percent of drivers in Louisiana do not wear seat belts, and Highway Safety Commission Director Lisa Freeman says it will take intense messaging to get that percentage down to zero.

Cut 10 (07) “…so the deterrent.”

The next stop on President Trump’s immigration crackdown is New Orleans. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Louisiana high school graduates will have something special on their diplomas. Governor Landry announced that in honor of the country’s 250th birthday, those graduates will have a commemorative America 250 seal on their diplomas.

Cut 8 (09) “…our country’s success.”

The next stop on President Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown will be New Orleans, and it’s expected to start as early as December 1st. As many as 250 Border Patrol agents will be in the region for up to two months, fanning out into commercial areas and neighborhoods. Congressman Troy Carter is speaking out calling it a political stunt wrapped in badges and guns.

Cut 4 (11) “…or our people.”

Lainey Wilson from the tiny town of Baskin in Franklin Parish won big at the Country Music Awards last night. She not only hosted the show, she took the honor of Entertainer of the Year, and for the fourth time, she was named female vocalist of the year. Her album Whirlwind took the prize for Album of the Year. It’s the second time Wilson earned that honor.

The percentage of drivers in Louisiana who are not buckled up is down to 11-percent. Jeff Palermo has more from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Cut 2 (26) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin is LSU and Florida’s top targets in their head coaching searches. On Wednesday’s SEC weekly media teleconference call, Kiffin refused to speak on rumored trips members of his family took to Gainesville and Baton Rouge.

Cut 17 (13)  “…with other jobs.”

The next stop on President Trump’s immigration crackdown is New Orleans. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The percentage of drivers in Louisiana who are not buckled up is down to 11-percent. Jeff Palermo has more from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Cut 2 (26) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The second round of the high school football playoffs is tomorrow night. Andre Champagne looks at who is on upset alert on the select side.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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The next stop on President Trump’s immigration crackdown will be New Orleans, and it’s expected to start as early as December 1st. As many as 250 Border Patrol agents will be in the region for up to two months, fanning out into commercial areas and neighborhoods. Congressman Troy Carter calls it a political stunt wrapped in badges and guns.

Cut 4 (11) “…or our people.”

Carter says Border Patrol agents do not bring a sense of security; instead, they strike fear in communities.

Cut 5 (07) “…than a neighborhood.”

In prior operations, Border Patrol agents have been recorded on video detaining U.S. citizens. Former New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas says those may have been instances where someone was interfering with a law enforcement operation.

Cut 6 (09) “…or a warrant.”

Serpas says the reason that Border Patrol agents wear masks to conceal their identities is for their own safety and the safety of their families.

Cut 7 (10) “…feds are doing.”

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Graduating seniors from Louisiana high schools will have something special on their diplomas. Governor Landry announced that in honor of the country’s 250th birthday, those graduates will have a commemorative America 250 seal on their diplomas.

Cut 8 (09) “…our country’s success.”

Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says as part of the occasion, the Class of 2026 will be the first eligible for a new recognition as part of the state’s Freedom Framework initiative adopted in 2022.

Cut 9 (14)  “…honor cords.”

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The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission continues to make the push to get everyone in a vehicle to buckle up and to make sure younger children are properly restrained in a child safety seat. Only 11-percent of drivers in Louisiana do not wear seat belts, and Highway Safety Commission Director Lisa Freeman says it will take intense messaging to get that percentage down to zero.

Cut 10 (07) “…so the deterrent.”

Keeping children safe in a vehicle requires a car seat that is properly installed and is the right type for the child’s age and size. Freeman what they are finding out is that many caretakers do not know how to properly install a child seat.

Cut 11 (08) “…share that information.”

The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force is providing child seat safety information cards to the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, which will distribute the cards to its dealers and their customers. Freeman hopes this will result in more children being properly restrained.

Cut 12 (07) “…we’re seeing here.”

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The second round of the Louisiana High School football playoffs begins tomorrow night. Today, we are looking at the Select matchups. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says the eight-nine matchup between Evangel and St. Paul’s in Division One is one of the better games.

Cut 13 (13)  “…already explosive offense.”

In Division Three, Verrett is looking forward to the eight versus nine matchup between the defending champion Catholic New Iberia Panthers and the Bunkie Panthers.

Cut 14 (11) “…in this one.”

In Division Four, Verrett says two historically storied programs meet in Monroe as Southern Lab visits Ouachita Christian, and he says this game could go either way.

Cut 15 (12) “…to Oak Grove.”

Tomorrow, we will preview some of the best non-select matchups.

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Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin is LSU and Florida’s top targets in their head coaching searches. Rebels fans are on edge, but Kiffin says being pursued by other programs speaks volumes for what’s happening at Ole Miss.

Cut 16 (19) “…from that perspective.”

On Wednesday’s SEC weekly media teleconference call, Kiffin refused to speak on rumored trips members of his family took to Gainesville and Baton Rouge.

Cut 17 (13)  “…with other jobs.”

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UL-Lafayette faces Arkansas State tonight, as the Cajuns look to win their third straight game. The Cajuns are 1-and-4 on the road this season, and head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says his team has to find a way to win on the road as they are just two wins away from becoming bowl eligible.

Cut 18 (18)  “…ready to play.”

UL-Lafayette will be without seven players this week, including six defensive players, after the Cajuns’ postgame scuffle with Texas State two weeks ago. Desormeaux says the defensive line must get to the quarterback tonight as the Cajuns have a depleted secondary.

Cut 19 (10) “…quite a bit.”

Kickoff in Jonesboro is at 6:30.

Three former employees at a Lake Charles Christian school are arrested for allegedly covering up sexual assaults at the school from earlier this year. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says there was a culture on the Hamilton Christian School football team in which older players would haze the younger players.

Cut 3 (07) “…a sexual assault.”

Lincoln Parish is mourning the death of Ruston Fire Chief Chris Womack. He died at the age of 54 after a brief battle with cancer. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says Chief Womack started with the Ruston Fire Department in the early 1990s.

Cut 10 (10) “…he did.”

Walker says during Womack’s time as Fire Chief, the Ruston Fire Department achieved a Class 1 rating for the first time in the city’s history. He says Womack also played a critical role in the construction of a new fire station and fire tower for training.

College football reporters had a chance today to ask Lane Kiffin about his coaching future. Jeff Palermo has more on what the Ole Miss coach had to say and didn’t say….

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

As for Louisiana’s professional football team, when the Saints schedule comes out for next season, it will likely include a game in Paris. In the more immediate future, fans going to the Superdome Sunday will see the Saints in black from head to toe – black helmet, black jersey, black pants, black socks and black shoes.

Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin was grilled by reporters about his future during the SEC football coaches’ weekly media teleconference, but Kiffin didn’t provide any new insight. Here’s a direct question to Kiffin about coaching the Rebels in the postseason…

Cut 14 (05) “…other jobs.”

Western Kentucky travels to Baton Rouge to face LSU this weekend in Tiger Stadium. There’s a good chance Saturday’s match-up will be a battle of the backup quarterbacks if Michael Van Buren gets his second straight start, as Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton says backup Rodney Tisdale Jr. has done enough to continue to start this season.

Cut 18 (18)  “…ready to play.”

Kickoff in Tiger Stadium is at 6:45 p.m.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson told the media on the SEC coaches’ weekly media teleconference that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is doubtful for the Tigers’ last game in Tiger Stadium this season against Western Kentucky.

Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. In order to stop veteran backup quarterback Kirk Cousins this Sunday, Saints head coach Kellen Moore says the team will have to rely on a collective defensive performance.

Cut 17 (14)  “…a group effort.”

New Orleans released wide receiver Brandin Cooks today. After not finding a trade partner at the trade deadline, Cooks will become a free agent. Cooks was originally drafted by the Saints in 2014 until he was traded to New England in 2017.

Last night, the LSU men’s basketball team remained undefeated to improve to 4-and-0 after defeating Alcorn State by a score of 107-81.