LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is leaving the Tigers to be the offensive coordinator for Notre Dame. Denbrock was a finalist this past season for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says not only is Denbrock an excellent playcaller, he can also recruit…

Cut  14 (11) “..play out”

Quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton will serve as co-offensive coordinators against Wisconsin on New Year’s Day.

We’re looking forward to a wet Christmas eve. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says heavy rainfall is expected Sunday ahead of a cold front…

Cut 6 (12) “…at times”

The gift of a puppy might seem like the “Best Christmas Ever” but animal advocates want to remind you the commitment goes well beyond the holidays. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Tis the season for scams and Better Business Bureau President Carmen Million urges Louisianans to take precautions when shopping and donating this holiday season. If you receive an email requesting you to buy a gift card to pay for an item, she says to treat it as a red flag.

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LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is leaving the Tigers and returning to Notre Dame. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says Denbrock helped develop quarterback Jayden Daniels into a Heisman Trophy winner and guided an offense that leads the nation in scoring and total offense…

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While it’s the season of giving it’s also the season of scams. Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau reminds you to be mindful of schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information.

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Before you give the gift of a pet for Christmas, Jeff Dorson with the Humane Society of Louisiana says make sure the recipient is agreeable and understands the long-term commitment…

Cut 5 (11) “ …do it.”  

Sadly, he says many animals that were Christmas gifts are dumped at shelters when people go back to work after the holidays.

The one to three inches of rain in the forecast for Christmas Eve has forced Bonfires on the Levee to be lit Saturday night instead of Sunday. But LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says the rain will be gone on Christmas Day…

Cut 8 (12) “…near 70″ 

When shopping or donating this holiday season, Better Business Bureau President Carmen Million says to watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information.  She says don’t become a victim of unsolicited calls, emails, and texts.

Cut 10 (11) “…for it.”

If you receive an email requesting you to buy a gift card to pay for an item, she says to treat it as a red flag.

If you plan to gift an animal for Christmas, it’s best to have an open discussion with the receiver about the commitment that comes with caring for an animal. Jeff Dorson with the Louisiana Humane Society…

Cut 4 (08) “…everything in.”

Dorson suggests fostering a pet from a shelter or offering to pay for the adoption fee and let the recipient choose their pet at a shelter instead.

LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is heading back to Notre Dame to be the offensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Sources say LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is leaving after two seasons in Baton Rouge to return to Notre Dame to be the offensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says Denbrock is from the Midwest and that could be a reason why he’s going back to South Bend…

Cut 12 (09)  “.. his career”  

This will be Denbrock’s third stint as an assistant coach at Notre Dame.

Tis the season for scams and Better Business Bureau President Carmen Million urges Louisianans to take precautions when shopping and donating this holiday season. If you receive an email or text asking you to buy a gift card to pay for an item, she says don’t make the purchase.

Cut 9 (13) “…gift card.” 

She says they receive reports daily of people paying for items they never receive.

Before you give someone a pet for Christmas, animal advocates urge you to make sure the recipient is agreeable and understands the commitment.  Jeff Dorson with the Louisiana Humane Society says in a few weeks sadly they see many of these gifts dumped at shelters…

Cut 3 (11) “…good idea.”

Another gift idea would be to make a donation to the Louisiana Humane Society or offer to pay for the adoption fee at a shelter.

We will not have a white Christmas in Louisiana, but we will have a wet Christmas eve. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says most of the state will see one to two inches of rain on Sunday, but south of I-10 and I-12 could see two to three inches of rain.

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And due to the weather Bonfires on the Levee has been moved to Saturday night instead of Christmas Eve.

We will not have a white Christmas in Louisiana, but we will have a wet Christmas Eve. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says heavy rainfall is expected Sunday ahead of a cold front…

Cut 6 (12) “…at times”

Jacquemin says most of the state will see one to two inches of rain on Sunday, but south of I-10 and I-12 could see two to three inches of rain.

And with the rain in the forecast, Festival of the Bonfires organizers made the difficult decision to reschedule the event to Saturday night. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne understands the change is still inconvenient when so many have already made plans in advance.

Cut 5 (12) “…enjoy it.”

The bonfires will be lit at 7 pm.

Children’s Hospital New Orleans is raffling off tickets to Swifties who want to experience The Eras Tour at the Superdome in “Style.” Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken franchise is spreading its wings to Lake Charles and Lafayette. The basketball Hall of Famer’s Big Flavor, Big Food, Big Fun – Big Chicken’s first eatery in Louisiana is located inside The Queen Baton Rouge Casino. A timetable for the southwest Louisiana locations was not given.

For the first time in years, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will not host a live segment in New Orleans. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says since the Office of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism gave up the project to New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell, the New Orleans segment has been poor, even humiliating…

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Nungesser says, that after two years of poor showings with Cantrell’s people, he learned the show opted out of the Crescent City…

Children’s Hospital New Orleans is raffling off 28 suite tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour stop in New Orleans next year.  The funds will help build a new Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Unit. Director of Stem Cell Transplant Ben Watkins…

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The concert will be at the Ceasar’s Superdome on October 26.  Tickets can be purchased at chnola.org/taylor.

The Festival of the Bonfires which normally takes place on Christmas Eve in St. James Parish has been moved to a new date due to inclement weather forecast. The event is now scheduled for Saturday. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne ….

Cut 4 (09) “…that day.”

Fortunately, the change falls on the weekend but Dufresne understands the change is still inconvenient when so many have already made plans in advance.

Friday begins the start of a very busy travel holiday season. Nationwide, more than 115 million people will pack roadways and airports. AAA Analyst Don Redman says a record seven-point-five million are expected to travel by air, so give yourself a little extra time if you are heading to the airport

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The Saints playoff chances took a major hit last night as New Orleans lost to the Los Angeles Rams 30-22. The loss drops the Black and Gold’s record to seven and eight and according to ESPN Analytics, the Saints have a 24-percent chance to make the playoffs. Coach Dennis Allen…
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Tampa Bay leads the Saints by a half game for first place in the NFC South with two games left.

AAA estimates 115 million Americans will travel over the Christmas and the New Year’s holiday, the second highest year-end holiday travel forecast since they began tracking in 2000. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the number of people who will travel by car for the holidays is up two percent over last year…
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve will not have a presence in New Orleans on New Year’s eve for the first time in five years. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is pointing the blame at New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office, who was in charge of working with Dick Clark’s producers the last two years…
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New Orleans and Company President Walt Leger says the show was looking for a financial subsidy and they decided against paying the subsidy this year.

The annual bonfires on the Mississippi River levee in St. James and John parishes has been moved up to Saturday because of the likelihood of inclement weather on Sunday, Christmas Eve night. St. James Parish President Pete Dufrense says its the safest thing to do…
cut 6 (11) “….good so”
The bonfires will be lit at 7 PM.

Roads and airports will be busy leading up to Christmas Day. Teiko Foxx reports AAA is estimating 115-million Americans will travel during the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday…
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The Saints were an eight point loser last night falling to the Los Angeles Rams 30-22. New Orleans defense struggled, the Saints offense could not run the ball and they were 0-for-3 on fourth down. New Orleans is 7-8 and trail Tampa Bay by a half game for first place in the NFC South. Two more games left in the season.

Children’s Hospital New Orleans is raffling off suite tickets for Taylor Swift’s October 26th show at the Superdome to help fund a new Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Unit. Director of Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Ben Watkins…
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It’s 200-dollars per raffle ticket and they can be purchased at chnola.org/taylor and seven winners will be chosen in March.

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve will not have a presence in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve for the first time in five years. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says his office used to sponsor the event, but New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office took it over three years ago and he says it has not been the same since..
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