A songwriting project that helps vets cope with their experiences through songwriting is so successful it’s set to have one of it’s works recorded in Nashville…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Brooke Thorington”
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The West and East Banks of the Mississippi River Levees in St. James and St. John the Baptist Parishes will be alight with over 190 bonfires tonight. Michael Farrar has more…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Michael Farrar”
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LSU has faced good offenses this season, but Oklahoma might be the best. The two teams will clash Saturday in Atlanta at the Peach Bowl. The Sooners are second in the nation in total offense and led by Heisman Trophy finalist Jalen Hurts and big-play receiver Ceedee Lamb. Coach Ed Orgeron on the Oklahoma “O”…
In 2018, Oklahoma allowed 33 points a game. But this season they are allowing 25 points a contest under first-year defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. Tigers Center Lloyd Cushenberry on what he sees from Oklahoma’s defense…
LSU went up against Hurts in 2016 and 2017 when he was the starting quarterback at Alabama. The Crimson Tide won both of those games and Hurts was a big factor why. LSU defensive end Rashard Lawrence says the plan is to hit Hurts often…
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Louisiana’s Songs for Veterans, a program that helps vets cope with their experiences through songwriting, is gaining nationwide acclaim, and the attention of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says early results show promise as a new form of therapy for struggling vets.
The program is run through the Office of Cultural Development.
Four workshops have occurred across the state so far, with two more already scheduled. Nungesser says the workshops take place over four days…
The program holds workshops in Alexandria, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge.
Nungesser says he was particularly touched by the story of one vet who attended the workshop, and now has a new way to process their difficult experiences.
You can sign up for workshops at www-dot-BR-Music-Studios-Dot-Com-Slash-V-S-C.
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If you’re traveling to over the river and through the swamp to grandmother’s house you can leave the winter coat at home. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s very un-winter like this Christmas for the Bayou State.
For the last week of the decade, temperatures will remain unseasonably mild. Keim says Christmas day temperatures will start in the 50s and reach into the 70s across the state, so no hope for a White Christmas.
After Christmas the warming trend will continue, according to Keim the day will begin in the mid-50s and reach into the mid-70s Thursday through Sunday.
Keim says there’s a little chance of rain as we close out the week, perhaps a few pop-up showers, the best chance of rain is on Sunday.
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A centuries old River Parishes Christmas Eve tradition continues tonight as about 190 bonfires will be lit along the Mississippi levees in St. James and St. John parishes.
River Parishes Tourism Commission Executive Director Buddy Boe says the festivities run till 10 PM with fireworks shooting off at 6:50 PM and the bonfires being lit at 7 PM.
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Most bonfires are traditional teepees, but about seven are special structures, like a 74-foot long alligator made of wood.
There are a few theories as to where the tradition comes from. Some think it’s a German harvest celebration, others think it may have been started by slaves, but nowadays most people agree…
This year visitors are encouraged to park at Lutcher High and ride the shuttle up to the levees for a real River Parishes cultural experience.
Or, you can hop in your car and ride down the East and West Bank River Roads on Highways 44 and 18 for a different view.
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Cut 15 (11) “…two better games”
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Cut 16 (27) …break more records”
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