1:30 PM Newscast

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.”