LSU fans who have been waiting with baited breath to see whether Lane Kiffin would become the next head coach of the Tigers will have to wait a little bit longer. Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter says an announcement on Kiffin’s future in Oxford will come next Saturday, the day after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.

Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The Trump administration unveils its oil and gas leasing five-year draft plan. It involves holding seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says the companies which will compete for the leases operate with the utmost of integrity.

Cut 4 (12) “…to get stronger.”

Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates. 50 dollars from the sale of every plate goes towards the cause. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says there are other ways you can donate to limit pet overpopulation.

Cut 13 (05)  “…it accordingly.”

The Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council has raised over $24,000 to divide among 26 vet clinics and spay-neuter providers across the state. They’ve done so through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates designed, manufactured, and sold by the DMV. The plates cost about $50 more than a standard one, but Council chairman Jeff Dorson says that surcharge goes directly to their cause.

Cut 12 (10) “…pet overpopulation.”

Saints Legend Drew Brees will return to the Superdome Sunday with a much different view than he’s used to. Brees will be in the press box calling the FOX broadcast of the matchup between the Saints and Falcons. He says he was impressed by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in his first two starts and looks forward to seeing him face off against the Dirty Birds.

Cut 7 (08) “…avoiding tackles.”

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft proposal for a new five-year oil and gas exploration plan. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The LSU board of Supervisors has formally moved to authorize new University President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the motion…

Cut 10 (06) “…motion is approved.”

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft proposal for a new five-year oil and gas exploration plan. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. The plan would open more than 1.2-billion acres to oil and gas exploration. President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says it’s a welcome commitment to furthering America’s energy dominance.

Cut 3 (12) “…for the future.”

Faucheux says the companies which will compete for the leases operate with the utmost of integrity.

Cut 4 (12) “…to get stronger.”

The five-year plan proposed by the Trump administration would replace the five-year plan enacted under the Biden administration which curtailed oil and gas exploration as part of Biden’s efforts to combat climate change. Faucheux says thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to explore for oil and gas while protecting the environment.

Cut 5 (13) “…and Louisianans safe.”

There will be a 60-day public comment period before the Department of the Interior issues its final plan.

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Drew Brees will be on the call for FOX for Sunday’s Falcons and Saints game. Brees says no matter how poorly both teams are doing, the NFC South rivalry between New Orleans and Atlanta will continue to remain strong.

Cut 6 (06) “…meaning of the rivalry.”

Kickoff at the Caesars Superdome is at 3:25 p.m.

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is coming off his first career win in the NFL after throwing for 282 yards and a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. Brees says that Shough impressed him.

Cut 7 (08) “…avoiding tackles.”

Brees says that Shough has an elite ability to evade sacks while finding ways to extend plays in the pocket.

Cut 8 (07) “…bring him down.”

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It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.

Cut 9 (11)  “…his employment agreement.”

Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the unanimous passage of Carmouche’s motion.

Cut 10 (06) “…motion is approved.”

In his lawsuit, Kelly is seeking his full 54-million-dollar contract buyout. He claims that LSU is looking to fire him for cause as a way of getting out of paying him any portion of his buyout.

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Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, thanks to a new law that authorized the Department of Motor Vehicles to design, manufacture and sell them. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says the license plate purchases are going towards a great cause.

Cut 11 (07) “…desperately need.”

Animal Friendly license plates cost about 50 dollars more than regular plates, but the surcharge goes straight to the cause. Dorson says the purchases will help the council limit pet overpopulation.

Cut 12 (10) “…pet overpopulation.”

If people don’t purchase Animal Friendly license plates, Dorson says the Pet Council also accepts donations throughout the year.

Cut 13 (05)  “…it accordingly.”

Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, thanks to a new law that authorized the Department of Motor Vehicles to design, manufacture and sell them. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says the license plate purchases are going towards a great cause.

Cut 11 (07) “…desperately need.”

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says it’s a welcome commitment to furthering America’s energy dominance.

Cut 3 (12) “…for the future.”

It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.

Cut 9 (11)  “…his employment agreement.”

A Saints legend will be back in the Superdome for Sunday’s game against the Falcons – Drew Brees. He’s calling the game for Fox alongside Adam Amin. Brees says no matter how poorly both teams are doing, the NFC South rivalry between New Orleans and Atlanta will continue to remain strong.

Cut 6 (06) “…meaning of the rivalry.”

Much to Brees’ chagrin, his bosses at Fox insist that he remain impartial as he calls the game.

The LSU Board of Supervisors moves to authorize new President Wade Rousse to officially fire former football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the unanimous passage of John Carmouche’s motion.

Cut 10 (06) “…motion is approved.”

Kelly’s lawsuit is seeking to force the school to pay his entire buyout.

The Trump administration unveils a draft five-year oil and gas leasing plan, which will in part hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to explore for oil and gas while protecting the environment.

Cut 5 (13) “…and Louisianans safe.”

Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more…

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Brees might not recognize the home team based on the look they’ll be sporting Sunday. That’s because the Saints will be wearing a uniform combination they have never worn before – black from head to toe. Thanks to a new rule governing alternate helmets, they’re wearing their black alternate helmets with their regular black jerseys and black pants.

It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.

Cut 9 (11)  “…his employment agreement.”

The second round of the high school football playoffs begins tonight. In Division Three Non-Select, eleventh-seeded Richwood travels to seventh-seeded Oak Grove. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says Richwood will have its hands full.

Cut 15 (12) “…good numbers recently.”

The Trump administration unveils its oil and gas leasing five-year draft plan. It involves holding seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says the companies which will compete for the leases operate with the utmost of integrity.

Cut 4 (12) “…to get stronger.”

The five-year plan proposed by the Trump administration would replace the five-year plan enacted under the Biden administration which curtailed oil and gas exploration as part of Biden’s efforts to combat climate change.

Lane Kiffin reportedly meets with Ole Miss administrators today to discuss his future in Oxford as LSU and Florida are seeking to hire the head football coach that has led the Rebels to a 10-1 season. Christopher Boan (“Bowen”) with Bookies-dot-com says Ole Miss will pull out all the stops to keep Kiffin in Oxford.

Cut 5 (11) “…from anybody.”

LSU sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren came into Baton Rouge to serve as the backup to senior Garrett Nussmeier in hopes to eventually become the starter. Now, Van Buren is making his second straight start this weekend against Western Kentucky. Even with all the coaching changes, Van Buren is glad he ended up at LSU.

Cut 17 (16)  “…me do that.”

Van Buren said that he will stay with the program through the coaching changes.

Last night, UL- Lafayette football defeated Arkansas State by a score of 34-30 to improve to 5 and 6 on the season. The Cajuns’ postgame hopes were in jeopardy as UL was 2-and-6 at one point, but the team is now one win away for being bowl eligible. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says he’s proud of his team.

CUT 28 (10): “been through.”

Louisiana Tech leads the Conference USA and is number-16 in the nation in most penalties with 76 through ten games. Cumbie said that the Bulldogs have to do better of being disciplined, but said the team may be getting called for more penalties since they are leaving Conference USA for the Sun Belt next year.

Cut 19 (09) “…sometimes you wonder.”

The Bulldogs kick off against Liberty in Ruston on Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Baton Rouge Advocate is reporting that LSU made its first move in responding to Brian Kelly’s lawsuit today by giving new school president Wade Rousse authority to send him a written notice of termination.

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says it’s a welcome commitment to furthering America’s energy dominance.

Cut 3 (12) “…for the future.”

The plan would open more than 1.2-billion acres to oil and gas exploration.

Students in Louisiana continue to improve in the classroom. The State Department of Education says the statewide performance score for this year is 80.9; four years ago, it was 75.3. State Superintendent Cade Brumley says this progress shows what’s possible when the state is focused on strong instruction.

Cut 8 (11) “…students in need.”

This fall has been so dry that 40-percent of the state is now in a drought. But for some – some – there is relief on the way. Parts of the northern parishes could get up to two inches of rain in the next seven days. But State Climatologist Jay Grymes says the southern parishes will have to settle for only about a quarter of an inch.

Cut 12 (09) “…much improvement there.”

Even though Ole Miss has the weekend off, the eyes of the college football world are on their head coach, Lane Kiffin. They’re awaiting his decision on whether he will remain in Oxford or whether he will go to LSU or Florida, should either school offer him their vacant coaching positions. Christopher Boan (“Bowen”) with Bookies-dot-com says as of right now, the odds favor him not needing a real estate agent.

Cut 4 (08) “…goes to Florida.”

Lane Kiffin reportedly meets with Ole Miss administrators today to discuss his future in Oxford as LSU and Florida are seeking to hire the head football coach that has led the Rebels to a 10-1 season. Christopher Bowen of Bookies-dot-com says Kiffin is the favorite to be the next head coach at LSU, but Ole Miss will pull out all the stops to keep Kiffin in Oxford…

Cut 5 (11) “…from anybody”

For the fourth consecutive year, the State Department of Education is reporting an increase in public school and district performance scores. The statewide performance score for this year is 80.9 — up from 75.3 in 2021. State Superintendent Cade Brumley says it’s the highest overall score under the current 150-point system.

Cut 7 (07) “…in our state.”

The second round of the Louisiana High School football playoffs begins tonight. Andre Champagne looks at some key non-select matchups.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The Ragin Cajuns bowl hopes are still alive after holding on to beat Arkansas State 34 to 30 last night. It was a gut check win for U-L Lafayette who was without three starters in the defensive secondary, because of suspensions from a brawl that took place at the end of the Texas State game.

Southeastern Louisiana won the River Bell Classic over Nicholls 38-26 and the 9-and-3 Lions should be in the 24-team F-C-S Playoff field when its announced on Sunday.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Department of Education is reporting an increase in Louisiana public school and district performance scores. Superintendent Cade Brumley says beginning next year they will be measured using a straightforward scorecard that raises expectations for student performance.

Cut 9 (14)  “…A-and-B category.”

We’ve had a very dry fall so far. 40-percent of the state is in a drought. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says drought conditions haven’t been this bad in the state in quite a while.

Cut 10 (10) “…November of 2024.”

The odds-on favorite to earn the head coaching job at LSU is Lane Kiffin according to Bookies-dot-com. Kiffin and Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter are scheduled to meet this morning, and Christopher Boan (“Bowen”) with Bookies-dot-com says Ole Miss will pull out all the stops to keep Kiffin in Oxford. Bowen says the second highest odds for the job go to another SEC head coach, Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri.

Cut 6 (08) “…that SEC move.”

Louisiana high school football playoffs are in their second round tonight. In Division Two, the Franklin Parish Patriots host the Lutcher Bulldogs. Spencer Verrett of the LHSAA Network says he could see either team making a run, but he expects the Patriots to come out on top.

Cut 14 (11) “…last year ended.”

Last year the Patriots’ season ended in the quarterfinals, losing 42-28 to Iowa.