11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Louisiana high school quarterfinals kick off tomorrow night across the state. Top-seeded Lafayette Chirstian will host Catholic High of New Iberia in the Division III select bracket. The Panthers are defending state champs and went 10-and-2 this season but LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett thinks their time may be running out.

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LSU officially notified Brian Kelly he was fired without cause yesterday and will owe him the full amount of his $54 million buyout. School officials argued the timing of and reason for Kelly’s firing to lessen the buyout cost for which Kelly filed suit against the school. Kelly will receive monthly payments over the next six years as long s he’s making  good faith effort to find a job. The resolution comes just days before Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is set to announce his future plans.

Southern is hiring New Orleans native and Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to be the new head football coach. 52-year-old Faulk is a former NFL MVP and three-time Offensive Player of the Year and has spent his only year of coaching as the running backs coach at Colorado this season. He’ll replace coach Terrence Graves who was fired after a 1-and-6 start to this season.

The Pelicans fell short in overtime, losing a 133-128 contest to the Grizzlies last night. Jose Alvarado led the team with 24 points, and the Pels had eight players reach double figures. The loss knocks New Orleans down to 0-and-4 in NBA Cup play, 1-and-6 under interim head coach James Borrego, and 3-and-16 this season.

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team earned a dramatic 75-73 victory over Indiana State yesterday. After the Sycamores tied the game on a leaning corner three with 23 seconds to go, Bulldogs guard DJ Dudley hit a contested jumper in the paint to take the lead with just one second left on the clock. Tech improves to 3-and-2 on the season and will host Alcorn State Saturday.

9:30 AM LRN Newscast

It’s Thanksgiving, and our own Andrew Greenstein talked to a few folks about what makes the holiday special.

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Black Friday deals have already arrived to many stores, and WalletHub’s recent holiday shopping studies have revealed not all discounts are created equally. Analyst Chip Lupo says JCPenney, Belk, and Kohl’s rank as this year’s best Black Friday destinations…

Cut 4 (06) “…biggest discounts.”

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Brian Kelly is officially no longer LSU’s football coach.  Coach Kelly was informed that he’s been fired without cause and the school sill pay his entire 54-million dollar buyout.  We’re told Kelly will get monthly payments over six years, as long as he’s making a good faith effort to find another job.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will reportedly be the next head coach at Southern University. The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

It’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern University will face Grambling State on Saturday in the Caesars Superdome. The event is more than just a football game as there are several activities surrounding the matchup of the two HBCU Schools. Dottie Belleto with the Bayou Classic says tomorrow two student teams each from Southern and Grambling will compete each other as they present innovative business concepts…

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8:30 AM LRN Newscast

The Louisiana High School football quarterfinals are on Friday night, and Andre Champagne has more on what is expected to be a top matchup in Division 4 select…

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The drama over former LSU Coach Brian Kelly’s buyout is over as the university has informed Kelly that he’s been terminated without cause and the school will play the required buyout, which is 54-million dollars. Kelly will receive monthly payments over six years as long as he makes a good faith effort to find another job.

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It’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern University will face Grambling State on Saturday in the Caesars Superdome. The event is more than just a football game Dottie Beletto with the Bayou Classic says there are several activities surrounding the matchup, including a business competition for students, a Black Small Business showcase, and there will be a Fan Festival on Saturday beginning at nine am.

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Bayou Classic Weekend is a big one for the Crescent city as more than 200-thousand people make the trip to New Orleans for the game and all that surrounds it.

Something all those people will likely be talking about is who will reportedly be Southern’s new football coach.  It’s Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.  The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

7:30 AM LRN Newscast

Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year. Kace Kieschnick has some tips from WalletHub

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It’s also a big time of year for oyster dressing in Louisiana.  It’s just a Thanksgiving favorite for many in Louisiana. Chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, Mitch Jurisich, says the holidays always mean an increase in oyster sales…

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Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. We talks with a few people about what makes it so special. Cut 7 (07) “…time with them.”

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Speaking of traditions, it’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern and Grambling are set to play on Saturday.  It’s more than football as there are many activities surrounding the matchup , including a Black Small Business showcase tomorrow from 10:30 – 4 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
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Gametime Saturday in the Caesar’s Superdome is set for 1 pm.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

The drama over former LSU Coach Brian Kelly’s buyout is over as the university has informed Kelly that he’s been terminated without cause and the school will play the required buyout, which is 54-million dollars. Kelly will receive monthly payments over six years as long as he makes a good faith effort to find another job, whether that’s coaching or in the media.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will reportedly be the next head coach at Southern University. The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

ULM has reportedly found its next athletics director, and if you watched the movie “The Blindside,” you are familiar with him. It’s S-J Touhy, the son of Sean and Leigh Ann Touhy, who took in Michael Oher, before he became a big NFL star. Touhy is currently the deputy A-D at Oral Roberts and has also worked in the athletics departments of UCF, Arkansas, SMU and Liberty.

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The quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs are tomorrow night. The defending champs in Division Two select, Archbishop Shaw will head to Shreveport to face Loyola Prep. The Flyers have an explosive offense led by quarterback Byrce Restovich. But the LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the Eagles have an excellent defensive secondary…

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In Division Four-select, seventh seeded Ouachita Christian faces second-seeded Riverside. Verrett says the Eagles are coming off a shutout win over Southern Lab…

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In NFL news…Saints running back Alvin Kamara did not practice yesterday because of a sprained knee, while Joe Burrow returns from a toe injury tonight as the Bengals battle Baltimore.

6:30 AM LRN Newscast

It’s Thanksgiving, and our own Andrew Greenstein talked to a few folks about what makes the holiday special.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Black Friday deals have already arrived to many stores, and WalletHub’s recent holiday shopping studies have revealed not all discounts are created equally. Analyst Chip Lupo says JCPenney, Belk, and Kohl’s rank as this year’s best Black Friday destinations…

Cut 4 (06) “…biggest discounts.”

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Brian Kelly is officially no longer LSU’s football coach.  Coach Kelly was informed that he’s been fired without cause and the school sill pay his entire 54-million dollar buyout.  We’re told Kelly will get monthly payments over six years, as long as he’s making a good faith effort to find another job.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will reportedly be the next head coach at Southern University. The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

It’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern University will face Grambling State on Saturday in the Caesars Superdome. The event is more than just a football game as there are several activities surrounding the matchup of the two HBCU Schools. Dottie Belleto with the Bayou Classic says tomorrow two student teams each from Southern and Grambling will compete each other as they present innovative business concepts…

Cut 11 (12) “…the public.”

LRN Am Newscall November 27

Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year. Kace Kieschnick has some tips from WalletHub

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It’s Thanksgiving, and our own Andrew Greenstein got some opinions from some people on their impressions of the holiday.

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The Louisiana High School football quarterfinals are on Friday night, and Andre Champagne has more on what is expected to be a top matchup in Division 4 select…

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Black Friday deals have already arrived to many stores, and WalletHub’s recent holiday shopping studies have revealed not all discounts are created equally. Analyst Chip Lupo says JCPenney, Belk, and Kohl’s rank as this year’s best Black Friday destinations with an average discount of at least 45-percent.

Cut 4 (06) “…biggest discounts.”

Lupo warned that discounts this year may not be as potent as they seem. Some retailers will raise prices before discounting them while prices on other items like many electronics have increased due to tariffs and a lackluster economy. Lupo says it’s important shoppers do their homework.

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Despite higher prices, Lupo still expects to see a lot of spending this holiday season. He says this is the time of year budgets tend to go out the window and wallets get thinned quickly.

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Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. This man looks forward to seeing siblings he doesn’t get to spend a whole lot of time with these days.

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Family time is a Thanksgiving tradition for this man too.

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A classic Louisiana holiday favorite for the holiday is oyster dressing. It’s just like corn bread dressing, but way more unique as it features fresh domestic oysters, tasty herbs, vegetables, bread crumbs and seasonings. Chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, Mitch Jurisich, says the holidays and the cool weather lead to an increase oyster sales…

Cut 9 (08)  “…oyster dressing.”

Jurisich says if you’ve never had oyster dressing, you do not know what you’re missing. He says most people who try it, want it to be a holiday staple…

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It’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern University will face Grambling State on Saturday in the Caesars Superdome. The event is more than just a football game as there are several activities surrounding the matchup of the two HBCU Schools. Dottie Belleto with the Bayou Classic says tomorrow two student teams each from Southern and Grambling will compete each other as they present innovative business concepts…

Cut 11 (12) “…the public.”

Beletto says a Black Small Business showcase will also take place from 10:30 AM to 4 PM at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans…

Cut 12 (14) “…they provide.”

The game between Southern and Grambling will kick off at 1 PM on Saturday. Beletto says the Bayou Classic Fan Festival will begin four hours before game time..

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More than 200-thousand people come to New Orleans for the Bayou Classic weekend.

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The Louisiana High School Football quarterfinals are tomorrow night. Today, we look at the select matchups. LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the most intriguing matchup in Division 1 is between Catholic and Alexandria. Verrett says the winner could face top-seeded Edna Karr.

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In Division II, the defending state champion Archbishop Shaw Eagles travel to Shreveport to face the Loyola Prep Flyers. Verrett says Loyola Prep has a dangerous pass attack, but believes the Eagles’ secondary could cause problems for junior quarterback Bryce Restovich and his offense.

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In Division III, the top-seeded Lafayette Christian Academy Knights will host Catholic High of New Iberia, who are the defending state champions. Verrett says Catholic has had a great year, but he thinks the end of the road is near for the Bears.

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5:30 LRN Newscast

The holiday season is here, and that means turkey, mistletoe – and the flu. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There are many who view Thanksgiving as their favorite holiday, because of all the food and the chance to see relatives…

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The Lane Kiffin saga will be a big topic around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports said on Tiger Rag Radio it’s looking like Kiffin will leave Ole Miss for LSU. Ole Miss A-D Keith Carter said a decision on Kiffin’s coaching future will be announced Saturday. Dellenger says if Kiffin does not sign a contract extension with the Rebels, he’ll likely be suspended or placed on leave, which will result in Kiffin leaving Oxford…

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Tiger Rag is reporting that Kiffin and LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson have been talking recruiting regularly in recent days.

Friday night it’s the quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs. There’s a big matchup in Baton Rouge as Alexandria Senior High visits Catholic High. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the winner likely gets Edna Karr…

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4:45 LRN Sportscast

A national college football reporter is reporting it’s looking more likely that Lane Kiffin ends up at LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Former LSU and current New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is being placed on Injured Reserve after being carted off in the third quarter of the 26-20 win over Cincinnati. Campbell will miss at least the next four games with a knee injury, but there’s hope that he will be able to return before the regular season ends.

The Quarterfinals of the Louisiana High School football playoffs kick off Friday. LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the chaos of the D-1 non-select bracket has lived up to the hype. 26th seeded Barbe upset Northwood and West Monroe, but Verrett says their Cinderella run will have to go through second-ranked Neville.

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Interim head coach James Borrego will look to make it two wins in a row as the Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies in their final NBA cup matchup tonight at 7 p.m.

Tulane is ranked 24th in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings and just two wins away from a playoff berth as the top ranked group of five school. A win at home over 1-and-10 Charlotte Saturday means the Green Wave will host an American Conference Championship game. Their most likely opponent is one-loss North Texas.

 

4:30 LRN Newscast

College football writer Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports says the signs are pointing toward Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss and heading to LSU. But Dellenger says there are no guarantees Kiffin will be the next head coach at LSU…

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Dellenger reports Florida officials have started to pursue other candidates and Ole Miss administrators have begun to reach out to potential replacement coaches.

The Louisiana High School Football quarterfinals are on Friday. In Division II select, the defending state champion Archbishop Shaw Eagles travel to Shreveport to face the Loyola Prep Flyers. Verrett says Loyola Prep has a dangerous pass attack, but believes the Eagles’ secondary could cause problems for junior quarterback Bryce Restovich and his offense.

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With the holidays upon us, that means flu activity is ramping up and Louisiana leads the nation in reported cases, according to the CDC.  Dr. Julio Figueroa with LSU Health New Orleans says if you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, the very best thing you can do is to stay home and to stay away from people who are susceptible to illness.

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With Thanksgiving being one of the worst times of the year for serious crashes, State Police remind you to make an extra effort to drive safely. It should be common knowledge by now that speed kills. But Trooper Ryan Davis also reminds you that the roads are not to be treated as NASCAR racetracks – do not follow the vehicle in front of you too closely!

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