Across the nation, AAA forecasts over 55 million people are traveling for the holiday weekend, about a 3% increase over last year. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says in the Gulf States region, about 13 million will be traveling, many of them opting for driving over flying.
Cut 4 (08) “…on the roadway.”

The U-S-D-A estimates 46-million turkeys will be cooked during this holiday. Food safety expert Janice Lopez-Munoz asks cooks to wash their hands before you start preparing your turkey, but there is no reason to wash the turkey…
cut 10 (10) “….prepared”
Lopez-Munoz says cooking your turkey thoroughly is the best way to make sure your bird is free of bacteria.

LSU fell to number two in the latest college football playoff rankings, despite a 36 point win over Arkansas last Saturday. Ohio State is the new number one after beating 10th ranked Penn State.

Saturday is the regular-season finale and it is the final home game for the Tigers and quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow says he’s really enjoyed his time in Tiger Town…
cut 14 (13) “…on Saturday”

Anthony Davis will not get a warm reception tonight when his Lakers take on the Pelicans tonight at the Smoothie King Center. It’s A-D’s first game in the Big Easy since his much-publicized trade to Los Angeles. Tip-off is at 7.