Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says a program called Louisiana’s Songs for Veterans was a big hit this year. Nungesser says four workshops were held that gave veterans the opportunity to learn the craft of songwriting with the help of professional songwriters and touring musicians…
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Nungesser says they plan to have at least two more workshops in 2020.

A centuries-old River Parishes Christmas Eve tradition continues tonight as about 190 bonfires will be lit along the Mississippi River levees in St. James and St. John parishes. River Parishes Tourism Commission Executive Director Buddy Boe….
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The bonfires will be lit around 7 PM.

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”…
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Orgeron also says there is a chance that running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will play, despite a hamstring injury.

If you’re traveling 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 a very un-winter like Christmas for the Bayou State.
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High temperatures will be around 70 degrees this week.