The LSU football team will play in its second straight Texas Bowl this year as the Tigers take on the Houston Cougars on Saturday, December 27th at 8:15 p.m. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says the team will be without its top quarterback, top cornerback and a starting linebacker.

Cut 10 (10) “…Whit Weeks will be out.”

Most of LSU’s assistant coaches on the defensive side of the football are returning, including defensive coordinator Blake Baker and secondary coach Corey Raymond. But coaches on the offensive side of the football will most likely not be retained. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says this transition period within the coaching staff has been smooth…

Cut 11 (05) “…pulling for LSU.”

Wilson’s future with the program remains uncertain.

Junior linebacker Harold Perkins has accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl which likely indicates his intentions to forgo his senior season and declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.

UL-Lafayette is set to face Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, on Wednesday, December 17th, at 7:30 p.m. The Blue Hens come into the matchup with the number-six passing offense in the country, averaging 302 passing yards per game. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says the Cajuns’ defense will have to do a couple of things to limit Delaware in the air.

Cut 16 (16) “…things like that.”

The Sun Belt Conference has reinstated redshirt senior defensive back Tyree Skipper for the 68 Ventures Bowl after the conference had initially suspended him for the rest of the season for his involvement in a postgame altercation after the Texas State game.

New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Derik Queen became just the fifth player in NBA history to drop a 30-point triple-double before turning 21 years-old. Queen’s had 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 blocks in his first career triple-double.

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out after a CDC panel voted to remove the universal recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth. Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says decisions like these ought to be about protecting children’s health.

Cut 3 (06) “…a personal prejudice.”

Because the vaccine had been recommended, insurance providers had covered it. Cassidy says with the change in recommendation, that’s now in limbo.

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people. The Louisiana Surgeon General’s office says it’s okay not to be okay, and the 988 helpline is available if you need help. Holly Howatt, the interim assistant secretary of the Office of Behavioral Health, says the office operates two 988 call centers – one in North Louisiana and one in New Orleans.

Cut 14 (09) “…within the state.”

Global technology company SLB announces plans to expand its technology center at the former GM assembly plant in Shreveport resulting in hundreds of new jobs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Here we go again – Powerball mania is gripping Louisiana and the country. There have been no jackpot winners since the September 6th drawing, so the estimated jackpot for tomorrow’s drawing is 930-million dollars.

Senator Bill Cassidy says a CDC panel acted irresponsibly in removing the universal recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Cassidy says because the vaccine had been recommended, insurance providers had covered it. But with the change in recommendation, that’s now in limbo.

Cut 4 (12) “…to be assured.”

Global technology company SLB will expand its operations in Shreveport, resulting in hundreds of new jobs. Paige Carter, the chief development officer for the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, says SLB could have expanded anywhere, but it chose northwest Louisiana.

Cut 8 (14) “…doubling down.”

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson will coach the Tigers in the Texas Bowl, but his future with the team is uncertain afterwards. Andre Champagne has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Judges throughout the state could be seeing a little extra dough in their paychecks. A state government panel has recommended that the legislature increase judges’ salaries by just over 25-thousand dollars a year for district judges, by more than 29-thousand for appellate judges and by more than 27-thousand for Supreme Court justices.

Big economic development news in Shreveport as SBJ announces plans its nearly doubling the size of its workforce….

Cut 7 (14) “….create”  (golf cart)

SBJ is a global technology company that already employs 660 workers at its facility at the former GM plant.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is disappointed with a CDC panel’s decision to change its recommendation when it comes to administering the Hepatitis B vaccine. Instead of the recommendation covering all newborns, it is now for only infants that were born to mothers who test positive for the virus. Cassidy says the Hepatitis B vaccine has been effective…

Cut 5 (10) “…20 a year”

Hepatitis B can lead to a serious liver infection.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson was asked today if he will be part of Lane Kiffin’s coaching staff. Wilson says that decision will come after the Texas Bowl on December 27^th. Wilson will serve as the Tigers interim head coach for the bowl game and says several key starters will miss the game including top cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE)…

Cut 10 (10) “…Whit weeks will be out”

With Nussmeier not playing that means Michael Van Buren will make his fourth consecutive start at quarterback for Tigers.

State health officials are reminding residents that if they are feeling stressed or anxious, especially with the holidays, they call 9-8-8. Surgeon General Ralph Abraham….

Cut 13 (09) “…handle sometimes”

Louisiana operates two 9-8-8 call centers, one in north Louisiana, the other in New Orleans.

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out after a CDC panel voted to change the recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine. Since 1991, it had been recommended for all babies immediately after birth; last week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change that recommendation to include only babies born to mothers who test positive for the virus. Cassidy says decisions like these ought to be about protecting children’s health.

Cut 3 (06) “…a personal prejudice.”

The holiday season means that the crawfish season is right around the corner. LSU AgCenter crawfish extension agent Todd Fontenot says the 2026 season looks like a normal season.

Cut 23 (10) “…look pretty favorable.”

SLB announces plans to expand its technology center at the former GM assembly plant in Shreveport resulting in hundreds of new jobs. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham is urging you to reach out if you’re struggling. 

Cut 12 (07) “…somebody who cares.”

S-L-B, a global technology company, will expand its operations in Shreveport, resulting in hundreds of new jobs. Their technology center in Shreveport is located at the former GM plant and SLB’s Data Centers Director Andrew Johnston says it will soon become the largest SLB facility in the world…

Cut 6 (13) “…world” (clapping)

SLB currently employs 660 employees at its Shreveport site, but Johnston says they plan to nearly double their number of employees.

LSU’s Frank Wilson will be the Tigers interim head coach for the Texas Bowl on December 27^th, but when asked today if he will be a part of Lane Kiffin’s staff…

Cut 9 (13) “…in that regard”

A plan to sell Toledo Bend water to Texas is off for now, and a Vernon Parish legislator plans to file a bill in the next session to ensure that it never happens. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A plan to sell Toledo Bend water to Texas is off for now, and a Vernon Parish legislator wants to make sure it never happens. Hornbeck Republican Rodney Schamerhorn says he will be filing a bill that would block any future water sale. He says if Texas wants Louisiana water, it can supply Louisiana with some of its jobs. 

Cut 4 (12) “…living in Louisiana.”

Tulane has an extra incentive to beating Ole Miss on December 20th – if that happens, it would get a virtual home game in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Georgia New Year’s Day. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says a Sugar Bowl appearance for the hometown Green Wave would not be unprecedented – but it would be a VERY long time coming.

Cut 7 (10) “…be tremendous enthusiasm.”

For mudbug lovers, the holiday season means another crawfish season is right around the corner. Jeff Palermo has an outlook on the upcoming season.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

For the first time ever, the Iowa Yellow Jackets will play in a state championship football game. Iowa head coach Tommy Johns says the team has the Calcasieu Parish town buzzing.

Cut 13 (06)  “…a long time.”

Iowa will play North DeSoto, who’s the top seed in Division Two non-select.

A Vernon Parish legislator plans on filing a bill to make it illegal to sell water from Toledo Bend Reservoir to Texas. Hornbeck Republican Rodney Schamerhorn says people who bought property along the lakefront paid a premium for it; and if Louisiana sells too much of that water, they may ultimately not get their money’s worth.

Cut 6 (12) “…a beautiful lake.”

The holiday season is here; and in Louisiana, that can mean only one thing – crawfish season is right around the corner! LSU AgCenter crawfish extension agent Todd Fontenot says in certain areas, especially along the coast, hot boiled crawfish is available right now.

Cut 11 (10) “…our growing region.”

If Tulane can find a way to beat Ole Miss a week from Saturday, and they lost to them by five touchdowns four months ago, they’ll play Georgia in the Sugar Bowl literally in their own backyard – in the Superdome. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says Tulane fans, while perhaps overly ambitious, are dreaming big.

Cut 8 (10) “…out about tickets.”

Tulane has played in the Sugar Bowl once – back in 1939.

We continue previewing the high school football state championship games. In Division Two non-select Friday, Iowa faces North DeSoto. Iowa Coach Tommy Johns says winning the time of possession battle will be one of the keys to victory.

Cut 14 (05) “…a track meet.”

Both teams are undefeated, and both are looking for their first football state title. Kickoff Friday is noon.