21 years ago Gretna butcher Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken. After becoming a holiday staple on FOX Football broadcasts with Madden, the local business took off, and now ships about a thousand birds out nationwide, along with thousands for locals.

Cut 4 (11) “…self.″

Turduckens are a culinary Russian Easter egg, where a turkey is stuffed with a chicken that’s been stuffed with a duck.

With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says  it is important to remember to have a plan in place to keep from getting behind the wheel after indulging with alcohol.

Cut 7 (11) “…they need to go.”

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will march in the  Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Assistant band director James Cork told K-L-F-Y TV it’s an absolute honor…

Cut 9 (11) “these students.”

The band is directed by Scotty Walker and has received several national honors under his direction. Lafayette High is one of 12 bands invited to march in this year’s parade.

And LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said he’ll invite players who do not have family in the area to his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner, and plans to introduce the guys to some Louisiana specialties. Quarterback Joe Burrow says sure, he can eat oysters, but oyster dressing is a bit much…

Cut 14 (09) “…appealing to me”

John Madden may be retired as a football commentator, but 21 years later he still celebrates holidays with a Louisiana classic creation, the Turkducken.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Thousands are in their vehicle right now, trying to get to their Thanksgiving destination.  State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says if you are feeling tired, let someone else drive who may be more awake.

Cut 8 (09) “…behind the wheel.”

During last year’s Thanksgiving holiday, State Police investigated over 550 crashes involving injury.  15 people were killed.

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will have the honor to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Lafayette High is one of 12 bands invited to march in this year’s parade and Assistant Drum Major Payton Boutte told KLFY TV came as a complete surprise when they found out a year ago…

Cut 10 (14)   “…really awesome“

LSU Starting Quarterback Joe Burrow is spending his first Thanksgiving in Louisiana, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll try the oyster dressing. Burrow is surprised there’s such a thing

Cut 13 (06) “…anytime soon”

Coach Ed Orgeron said he’ll invite players who do not have family in the area to his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner.

21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken. Mitstich, who runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife, was summoned before the December 7^thRams game by WWL’s Bob Delgiorno to bring the voice of football the frankenbird. Madden immediately fell in love.

Cut 3 (12) “…Madden Team.”

Emeril Lagasse will be cooking this year’s FOX NFL feast before the Saints/Falcons game kicks off tomorrow at 7:20PM.

With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says with the increase in travel comes an increase in crashes, as was the case for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2017.

Cut 6 (10) “…involved impaired drivers.”

Good news for the thousands of motorists who use the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish. Governor John Bel Edwards says they hope to open up half of the bridge before Christmas

Cut 11 (13) “…at you”

The Sunshine Bridge was closed last month for repairs after a barge hit the structure built in the 1960s. Edwards says crews have been working 24 hours a day, but it

A federal judge in Mississippi has ruled that an abortion ban after 15 weeks is unconstitutional. The ruling included a searing attack on the state’s bottom of the rankings performance when it comes to infant mortality and children’s health. That means a similar law passed in Louisiana this year will not go into effect anytime soon. Louisiana’s 15-week abortion ban only goes into effect if the federal court upholds the law in Mississippi. It’s unclear if the Mississippi governor will appeal the decision.

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Assistant band director James Cork told K-L-F-Y TV it’s an absolute honor…
Cut 9 (11) “these students.”
Hopefully they have warm clothes, temperatures will be in the low to mid 20s in the Big Apple for Thanksgiving Day.

The state transportation department believes they can re-open one lane in each direction on the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish by mid-December. Governor John Bel Edwards says crews are making progress on fixing the bridge, which was badly damaged by a barge last month…
cut 12 (12) “…weather permitting”
Edwards says resuming normal flow of traffic on the bridge will have to wait until January.

There will be heavy law enforcement on the roadways over the next few days, ensuring motorists get to their destination safely. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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So is oyster dressing on the menu for you tomorrow. Well it’s not everyone, just ask LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow who says he never heard of oyster dressing until this week….
cut 14 (09) “…appealing to me”
Coach Ed Orgeron plans on having a few of the out-of-state players over at his house tomorrow.

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will have the honor to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Lafayette High is one of 12 bands invited to march in this year’s parade and Assistant Drum Major Payton Boutte told KLFY TV came as a complete surprise when they found out a year ago…

Cut 10 (14)   “…really awesome“

LSU Starting Quarterback Joe Burrow is spending his first Thanksgiving in Louisiana, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll try the oyster dressing. Burrow is surprised there’s such a thing

Cut 13 (06) “…anytime soon”

Coach Ed Orgeron said he’ll invite players who do not have family in the area to his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner.

With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says it is important to remember to have a plan in place to keep from getting behind the wheel after indulging with alcohol.

Cut 7 (11) “…they need to go.”

21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken.  Mitstich runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife.  The retired Madden may not be broadcasting the tradition on national TV these days, but he still gets a bird sent to him twice a year by the grateful Mistich. The butcher says Madden is the only man on earth who gets the iconic, and now exclusive six-legged turducken, and in return…

Cut 5 (13)  “…quite often.” 

With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says with the increase in travel comes an increase in crashes, as was the case for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2017.

Cut 6 (10) “…involved impaired drivers.”

Good news for the thousands of motorists who use the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish. Governor John Bel Edwards says they hope to open up half of the bridge before Christmas

Cut 11 (13) “…at you”

The Sunshine Bridge was closed last month for repairs after being hit by a crane being carried by a barge.

21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken.  Mitstich runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife.  After becoming a holiday staple on FOX Football broadcasts with Madden, the local business took off, and now ships about a thousand birds out nationwide, along with thousands for locals.

Cut 4 (11) “…self.″
Turkeys aren’t the only birds getting cooked this week as an 18-wheeler hauling a load of frozen chickens caught fire this morning on I-20 in Lincoln Parish.  No injuries were reported, but the cargo appears to be a loss.  It’s unclear at this time what sparked the blaze.

Here’s a look at your commodities…

21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken. Mitstich, who runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife, was summoned before the December 7^th Rams game by WWL’s Bob Delgiorno to bring the voice of football the frankenbird. Madden immediately fell in love.

Cut 3, 12 seconds, Madden Team

Turduckens are a culinary Russian Easter egg, where a turkey is stuffed with a chicken that’s been stuffed with a duck.

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will have the honor to march in tomorrow’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Assistant band director James Cork told K-L-F-Y TV it’s an absolute honor…

Cut 9 (11) “these students.”

A Mandeville couple starts their holidays off the right way by discovering a 1.8 million dollar June winning lottery ticket after doing some fall cleaning. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the couple plans on being responsible with their new found winnings.

Cut 11 (09) “…many crazy plans.”

Governor Edwards, on Ask the Governor, said minimum wage increase successes in other southern states have galvanized his administration to push for a Louisiana minimum wage increase from 7.25 an hour to 8.50. But a legislative leader on minimum wage issues says 8.50 an hour may not cut it this time around. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says after three years of zero progress, he’s looking at a more ambitious plan than what the Governor is proposing.

Cut 9 (08) “…increase.”

The increase is opposed by Corporate lobbies like the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.