Super Bowl 59 this year will cost you and a friend around 18-thousand-dollars if you want to attend the big game. Sean Richardson has more.
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Louisiana State Police is lending a helping hand in keeping football fans safe in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain reports…
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The NFL Experience opens at the Morial Convention Center this evening, but that’s not the only event happening in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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If you’re curious about how much attending Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, according to Bookies-dot-com’s Adam Thompson it isn’t cheap,
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While Thompson says costs are lower than the last two Super Bowls in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, hotel prices drive up the total.
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Thompson attributes this to supply and demand, as New Orleans has fewer hotel rooms available compared to those cities. Despite the lower overall cost, securing accommodations remains a challenge due to limited availability.
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Louisiana State Police are deploying more than 200 troopers to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Sergeant Kate Stegall says they will fan out throughout areas where crowds will be at.
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Sergeant Stegall says extra emphasis will be placed on the French Quarter, especially the Enhanced Security Zone bounded by Canal, Royal, St. Ann and Dauphine streets.
Cut 8 (11) “…and backpack coolers.”
That area basically covers the entire length of Bourbon Street and one street in either direction. Troopers will also be ready to act when pedestrian traffic makes it impossible for vehicles to pass through.
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the New Iberia Police Department, arrested five suspects in the theft of multiple headstone markers from the graves of deceased U.S. military veterans in cemeteries across New Iberia and Iberia Parish. Public Affairs Director Katherine Breaux says the plaques were destroyed.
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Kody Myers, Makayla Naquin, Hannah Guidry, Troy Primeaux, and Kevin Espinoza, all charged with illegal possession of stolen things. Another suspect, Richard Paul Brower, is wanted on two counts of illegal possession of stolen things. Breaux says the investigation continues.
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Breaux condemned the thefts as deeply disrespectful to veterans and their families, vowing to continue the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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The NFL Experience opens today at the Morial Convention Center today, but that’s by no means the only special event taking place in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Jay Cicero, the President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says Louisiana Culture Fest takes place Friday and Saturday at the French Market.
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On Saturday morning at ten a.m. will be the first-ever Super Bowl host committee parade. Cicero says with this being New Orleans, the only way to do it is Mardi Gras-style.
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Cicero says the parade will showcase New Orleans’ unique culture to the world.
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Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, will serve as parade king.
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The Super Bowl will be a happy homecoming for Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid,. He was born in Prairieville and played his high school football at Dutchtown High School before moving on to Stanford. Reid says he’s excited to be playing in the biggest game in front of family and friends.
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Another member of the Chiefs with Louisiana ties is defensive line coach Joe Cullen, who held the same position with LSU in 1999 under head coach Gerry DiNardo. Cullen says he’s excited for the chance to help the Chiefs to an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title.
Cut 17 (05) “…to make history.”
Speaking of Chiefs coaches, Head Coach Andy Reid put all speculation about his future to rest yesterday. During his media availability, he said he will not retire and will return to the Chiefs next season.
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