LRN AM Newscall December 23

Despite the repeal of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” stopping insurance carriers from dropping policies older than three years last year, only one company has canceled old policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Community leaders gather in Baton Rouge to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Governor Landry takes to social media to address his new side hustle. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Louisiana lawmakers passed a legislative package aimed at improving the insurance market for homeowners in Louisiana last year. One of the laws included in this effort repealed the state’s “three-year rule,” preventing companies from dropping policyholders who had been customers for three years. A year later, state Representative Gabe Firment says only one company has taken advantage of the policy.

Cut 4 (13) “…three year rule.”

Despite reducing protections for homeowners, supporters argued the freedom for insurance companies would attract more carriers and help stabilize the market.

Cut 5 (06) “…or two carriers.”

Firment says the 2024 legislation, along with efforts to build resilient structures like the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, have made a big impact in reshaping the state’s insurance landscape.

Cut 6 (11) “…three year rule.”

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Community activists gathered outside a Baton Rouge church with a unified message: Operation Catahoula Crunch must end now. Faith leaders and organizers say while the government has long maintained that the operation’s goal is to go after the worst violent criminals who are in the country illegally, that’s not what’s happening. Christina from the group Mision Migrante told the story of a 17-year-old who was accosted by six federal agents in tactical gear as he was putting gas in his car in Denham Springs.

Cut 7 (09) “…I said yes.”

Christina says after several minutes of aggressive questioning, the agents realized the teen wasn’t lying and let him go. Marcela Hernandez from Familias Unidas en Accion says it’s a scene playing out over and over again.

Cut 8 (09) “…immigration cases open.”

Sara Ayo (EYE-oh) Louis with the group Voice of the Experienced says Operation Catahoula Crunch is not keeping communities safe as the government claims it is – it’s terrifying communities.

Cut 9 (11)  “…of racial profiling.”

The U-S Department of Homeland Security says it has arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since early December as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch, but has not said how many have committed violent crimes. It’s been reported that some of the individuals detained were alleged drug dealers or involved in hit-and-run accidents. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says they are making America Safe Again by securing the border, taking the fight to cartels and arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants nationwide.

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Governor Landry is speaking out about his new side hustle as special envoy to Greenland. In a video posted to social media, Landry said President Trump approached him about the opportunity.

Cut 10 (09) “…the United States.”

Landry said perhaps with the exception of the governor of Alaska, he’s the one best suited to have a conversation with the government of Greenland about becoming a part of the United States.

Cut 11 (12) “…continental United States.”

Greenland is a territory of Denmark, and the Danish government is furious at Trump’s and Landry’s comments. Trump has long expressed a desire to wrest control of Greenland from Denmark, remarking in the past that he would not rule out military force to do so. Landry, though, put a friendly spin on his mission.

Cut 12 (10) “…great Cajun food.”

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If their play the last three weeks is an indication of the future, the Saints will have some very bright days ahead of them. The Saints have won three in a row, including an emphatic 29-6 win over the Jets Sunday, and four of their last six games. Head Coach Kellen Moore says it’s good to see his team getting a taste of success.

Cut 13 (06)  “…habits right now.”

Moore says with a young team, he hopes that this will be a sign of things to come next year and the years to come.

Cut 14 (06) “…guys doing this.”

While it didn’t pay dividends immediately, the turning point of the season came in Week 8 when Moore benched Spencer Rattler in favor of Tyler Shough. In the seven games he’s started, he’s won four, including both games against the first place Carolina Panthers. Shough says establishing oneself as a leader is a challenge in itself, even more so as a rookie.

Cut 15 (06) “…to build that.”

If the Saints win out and the Buccaneers lose their last two games, the Saints will finish the 2025 season in second place in the NFC South.

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After throttling Tulane 41-10 last weekend, Ole Miss is set to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl New Year’s Day. It will be a Week Eight rematch, which Georgia won 43-35. New Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding’s defense gave up 510 yards of total offense, as the Bulldogs did not punt once. Golding says his defense is going to have to do a couple of things better this time around.

Cut 16 (11) “…offense back on.”

Golding says the Rebels can’t beat themselves on the defensive side of the ball like they did in the first matchup, but he also says they have to do the small things well when facing off against the Bulldogs.

Cut 17 (19)  “…on the perimeter.”

The last time Georgia played Ole Miss, the Bulldogs’ defense gave up the second-most points in a game this season with 35. Since then, Georgia has not allowed its opponents to score more than 21 points. Head coach Kirby Smart says the outcome of this matchup will come down to who executes better between the white lines.

Cut 18 (15)  “…you played them.”

In last year’s Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame beat Georgia, 23-10. Smart doesn’t believe last year’s game will have any impact, as the Bulldogs have an entirely different team.

Cut 19 (18) “…Ole Miss previously.”

The Sugar Bowl kicks off at 7 p.m. New Year’s Day.

5:30 LRN Newscast

President Trump appoints Governor Landry as special envoy to Greenland. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says by doing so, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his long-time goal to capture Greenland.

Cut 5 (14) “…an entire state.”

You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. The winter solstice arrived at 9:03 yesterday morning, marking the point where the North Pole is at its furthest distance from the sun. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina.”

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Community activists and faith leaders gathered in front of a Baton Rouge church this morning to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. They said thousands of families have been sheltering in place since the start of the operation, and people have been detained despite either having legal status or being U.S. citizens.

LRN PM Newscall December 22

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry as special envoy to Greenland is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

Denmark says it’s deeply upset by the move, with that country’s foreign minister calling Landry’s comments completely unacceptable. Alford says Trump has had visions of making Greenland a part of the U.S. for a while, dating back to his first presidency.

Cut 4 (12) “…force to diplomacy.”

Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy to Greenland, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

Cut 5 (14) “…an entire state.”

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The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

Earlier, Johnathan Joseph surrendered to authorities, and Joseph Harrington shot himself to death during a standoff with police in Port Barre. Major LeBlanc says while the two surviving inmates are back in custody, the investigation into their escape is still ongoing.

Cut 7 (13) “…investigation on that.”

LeBlanc says Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has offered to fund the replacement of the locks in the jail facility, since they have long outlived their usefulness.

Cut 8 (12) “…exceeding 40 years.”

They’ve also beefed up staffing and have implemented very strict monitoring of security protocols.

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Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Hill saw a career-high 17 touches for 116 yards and capped off a historic day with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

Jordan has been a star on the Black and Gold defensive front for 15 years and his 130 sacks ranks 17th in NFL history. Two of those came in back-to-back plays Sunday as the 36-year-old remains as impactful as ever. Jordan says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but even without a contract for next season, he’s all-in on New Orleans.

Cut 10 (11) “…or not”

Both remain focused on the final two weeks of the season and have yet to make any public decisions about their futures, but with the momentum the Saints have closing out the season, each have remained dedicated to the team, franchise, and city they’ve made home.

Cut 11 (13) “…let’s go.”

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You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. The winter solstice arrived at 9:03 yesterday morning, marking the point where the North Pole is at its furthest distance from the sun. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina,” which will make for a rather mild winter.

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

Keim says with a La Nina, the jet stream is displaced to the north, and that means areas north of Louisiana won’t have it as pleasant as we do.

Cut 13 (11)  “…here in Louisiana.”

Keim says if you’re looking forward to strapping on your skates and hockey gear and playing a pickup game of shinny on Canal Street in New Orleans like you were able to do last January, don’t hold your breath – it’s highly unlikely that we’ll see another snowstorm in South Louisiana.

Cut 14 (13) “…a normal winter.”

12:30 LRN Newscast

By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry as special envoy to Greenland is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Hill capped off a historic day with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

11:30 LRN Newscast

A new side hustle – and an escalation. President Trump appoints Governor Landry as special envoy to Greenland. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, quote, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Denmark’s foreign minister calls Landry’s comments completely unacceptable.

It’s going to be a spectacular line of fire along the banks of the Mississippi River Christmas Eve. Andre Champagne explains.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Two weeks later, Georgia now knows its opponent in the Sugar Bowl, and it’s a familiar one – Ole Miss. The Rebels won their way to the game by beating Tulane Saturday, 41-10. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says Bulldogs and Rebels fans can take in some special Sugar Bowl events the day before the game. 

Cut 15 (09) “…to the public.”

The NFL team that plays its home games in the Superdome ended its home schedule on a high yesterday. The Saints beat the Jets, 29-6, for their third straight win. Late in the third quarter, the Saints took a 16-6 lead on a 23-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough to Chris Olave. Shough said that was the play that started to break the game open

Cut 19 (09) “…him the ball.”

10:30 LRN Newscast

By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Denmark says it’s deeply upset by the move.

Data center mania has gripped Louisiana, with construction getting underway on one in Central Louisiana this month. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

On Christmas Eve, dozens of bonfires will be lit along the banks of the Mississippi River. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the lighting of the bonfires is a tradition that has gone on for centuries.

Cut 4 (07) “…St. James Parish.”

The majority of the bonfires takes place on the east bank, starting on the levees of Gramercy and making their way to St. John the Baptist Parish.

And on New Year’s Day, it will be Georgia and Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. Ole Miss won its way there Saturday with a 41-10 win over Tulane. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says Georgia fans have become somewhat accustomed to making the trip to New Orleans to ring in the new year through the years.

Cut 14 (11) “…football team too.”

The two teams met in Athens October 18th, with Georgia winning in a shootout, 43-35.

9:30 LRN Newscast

The arrests of 67 registered sex offenders in a month-long sting is proof that the battle against online child predators is never-ending. West Monroe Police Chief Jason Pleasant says last week, unrelated to Operation Access Denied, his officers arrested a man on child porn charges, with the count number mind-boggling.

Cut 11 (09) “…of video voyeurism.”

It’s going to be quite the spectacle along the Mississippi River Christmas Eve as dozens of bonfires will be set ablaze along the banks, in a tradition that dates back centuries. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the bonfires start on the levees of Gramercy and make their way up all the way to St. John the Baptist Parish.

Cut 6 (09) “…in Convent.”

Georgia now knows its Sugar Bowl opponent – and it’s a familiar one. Ole Miss won its way to the Sugar Bowl Saturday after beating Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff, 41-10. Georgia and Ole Miss met in Athens October 18th, with Georgia winning in a shootout, 43-35. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says the fact that this is an all-SEC matchup does not take away from the luster of the game.

Cut 13 (09)  “…with that league.”

Despite the lopsided loss to Ole Miss, Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall, who now leaves to coach Florida, said the 2025 Tulane Green Wave football team will walk together forever.

Cut 18 (14)  “…phone call away.”

LRN AM Newscall December 22

It’s going to be a spectacular line of fire along the banks of the Mississippi River Christmas Eve. Andre Champagne explains.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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Data center mania has gripped Louisiana, with construction getting underway on one in Central Louisiana this month. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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The Sugar Bowl matchup is now set. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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On Christmas Eve, dozens of bonfires will be lit along the banks of the Mississippi River. St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne says the lighting of the bonfires is a tradition that has gone on for centuries.

Cut 4 (07) “…St. James Parish.”

Dufresne says the majority of the bonfires takes place on the east bank of the Mississippi River.

Cut 5 (07) “…Paulina area.”

Dufresne says the bonfires start on the levees of Gramercy and make their way up all the way to St. John the Baptist Parish.

Cut 6 (09) “…in Convent.”

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It’s a game-changer for West Feliciana Parish, as construction is now underway on the Hut 8 data center. Even though it won’t be up and running until 2027, Hut 8 has already secured its first tenant in A-I safety and research company Anthropic. Parish President Kenny Havard says the data center will triple the parish’s tax revenue.

Cut 7 (07) “…plus the 41.”

Havard says not only will the Hut 8 data center create tax revenue, but it will also create jobs.

Cut 8 (08) “…15-hundred construction jobs..”

One of the big concerns about data centers is about the massive energy required to power them. Havard says the Hut 8 data center won’t be pulling any water off the aquifer.

Cut 9 (06)  “…or whatever with.”

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The arrests of 67 people in a month-long sex offender sting underscores the fact that the battle against child sex predators is never ending. During the month-long operation last month, agents from more than 30 departments joined forces to arrest sex offenders using social media to commit additional crimes against children. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says it doesn’t matter where a child lives, all it takes for a child to become a victim are a device and access to the internet.

Cut 10 (10) “…be a victim.”

West Monroe Police Chief Jason Pleasant says last week, unrelated to Operation Access Denied, his officers arrested a man on child porn charges, with the count number mind-boggling.

Cut 11 (09) “…of video voyeurism.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says this operation focused on North Louisiana, and her office will try to replicate it in other parts of the state – and as such, she has a stern message for child sexual predators everywhere.

Cut 12 (13) “…violating the law.”

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Georgia now knows its Sugar Bowl opponent – and it’s a familiar one. Ole Miss won its way to the Sugar Bowl Saturday after beating Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff, 41-10. The two teams met in Athens October 18th, with Georgia winning in a shootout, 43-35. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says the fact that this is an all-SEC matchup does not take away from the luster of the game.

Cut 13 (09)  “…with that league.”

Hundley says fans of both teams will pack the Superdome New Year’s Day – especially Georgia fans, who have become somewhat accustomed to making the trip to New Orleans to ring in the new year through the years.

Cut 14 (11) “…football team too.”

And as Bulldogs and Rebels fans take in all the sights and sounds of the Big Easy, they can take in some special Sugar Bowl events the day before the game.

Cut 15 (09) “…to the public.”

This matchup for Ole Miss means the Rebels will play in rematches for the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. The winner will advance to the Fiesta Bowl to face the winner of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami.

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Second verse, same as the first – Tulane’s rematch against Ole Miss in the first round of the College Football Playoff went nearly identically to their matchup from exactly four months earlier, with the Rebels trouncing the Green Wave, 41-10. Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall said after the game the team dug itself an early hole that it could not dig out of.

Cut 16 (14) “…the whole game.”

The loss not only ends Tulane’s season, but it also ends Sumrall’s two-year stint in New Orleans, as he now moves on to Gainesville to become the head coach of the Florida Gators. Sumrall had a message for his team in the locker room after the game.

Cut 17 (13)  “…no it’s not.”

Despite the lopsided loss, Sumrall said the 2025 Tulane Green Wave football team will walk together forever.

Cut 18 (14)  “…phone call away.”

While Tulane ends its season 11-and-3, Ole Miss moves on to what will be an all-SEC Sugar Bowl against Georgia New Year’s Day.

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The Saints are building momentum for the future. Behind 308 yards passing from Tyler Shough, the Saints pulled away in the second half and beat the Jets, 29-6, in their home finale of the season. It was the Saints’ third win in a row and their fourth in their last six games. Shough also threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave late in the third quarter to pad the Saints’ lead to ten points. Shough said that was the play that started to break the game open for the Saints.

Cut 19 (09) “…him the ball.”

Olave also caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Taysom Hill with less than two minutes left in the game. In all, Olave had 148 yards on ten receptions, including those two touchdown catches. This season, Olave has 1,044 yards receiving and eight touchdown catches, five of which after Shough replaced Spencer Rattler as the starting quarterback. Olave says this season has been a 180 from last season.

Cut 20 (14) “…a great year.”

Taysom Hill became the first player in the Super Bowl era to achieve one-thousand yards rushing, one-thousand yards receiving and one-thousand yards passing in a career. The Saints will try to make it four in a row Sunday in Nashville against the Titans.

 

5:30 LRN Newscast

2025 was a banner year for economic development in Louisiana, with 61-billion dollars in capital investment and more than 93-hundred direct new jobs. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois points out that those jobs pay an average salary of 91-thousand dollars a year, which dwarfs the current state average.

Cut 4 (11) “…current state average.”

Saturday is the big day for Tulane as the road to the national championship begins. It won’t be easy for the Green Wave as they’re in Oxford to take on Ole Miss. Four months ago, they lost to the Rebels by five touchdowns. Senior linebacker Sam Howard says the Green Wave’s defense has to do a better job of getting off the field this time around.

Cut 13 (11)  “…make a play.”

If you have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do, why not do it at a local business? Andre Champagne reports…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Some of those local businesses may also sell Powerball tickets, and if the five numbers and the Powerball you choose match the numbers drawn Saturday night, you win one and a half billion dollars! After taxes, even if you take the lump sum, you can start up a lot of small businesses – if you can beat the 292-million-to-one odds.

LRN PM Newscall December 19

2025 was a banner year for economic development in Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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If you have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do, why not do it at a local business? Andre Champagne reports…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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The Louisiana Department of Economic Development says 2025 was a record-breaking year. Secretary Susan Bourgeois says 2025 saw the largest investment and job creation in Louisiana history.

Cut 3 (09) “…93-hundred direct jobs.”

Bourgeois points out that those jobs pay an average salary of 91-thousand dollars a year, which dwarfs the current state average.

Cut 4 (11) “…current state average.”

Bourgeois says L-E-D and the state implemented several initiatives to spur economic development, and they proved to be very effective.

Cut 5 (14) “…locate here coming.”

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Will you be wrapping up your Christmas shopping on Super Saturday? Why not shop at a local business? Leah Long, the director of the Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business, says when you shop at a local business, you’re in for a much more personalized experience.

Cut 6 (10) “…community may want.”

Long says in every way, local businesses are an integral part of the community.

Cut 7 (14) “…at your business.”

Long says even if you prefer to do your Christmas shopping online, you can do so at a small business and support your community just the same.

Cut 8 (08) “…it to you.”

Long points out that when you shop at a local business, 67 cents out of every dollar you spend stays in your local community.

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On the heels of data centers being built in Richland and West Feliciana parishes, the City of Shreveport has given the green light for a data center in that city. The vote overturns a decision by the Metropolitan Planning Commission that denied the data center. The vote came following more than two hours of passionate public comment, with several people speaking out in favor of the project…

Cut 9 (09)  “…of the future.”

…and several speaking out against it.

Cut 10 (10) “…of this project?”

In the end, the council vote was 7-0. Councilman Jim Taliaferro explained that he understood everyone’s concerns as he voted in favor of the data center, but he as a leader has to look at the big picture.

Cut 11 (11) “…safeguards in place.”

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Tulane is set to play in its first-ever College Football Playoff game on Saturday as it faces Ole Miss for the second time this season. Head coach Jon Sumrall says his team is one that’s led by the players.

Cut 12 (14) “…and their approach.”

In Tulane’s first matchup with Ole Miss in late September, the Rebels totaled nearly 550 yards of offense. Senior linebacker Sam Howard says the Green Wave’s defense has to do a better job of getting off the field this time around.

Cut 13 (11)  “…make a play.”

Tulane lost that first matchup against Ole Miss by five touchdowns. Freshman running back Jamauri McClure says the Green Wave will be out for revenge on Saturday.

Cut 14 (12) “…ready for this game.”

The Green Wave and Rebels kick off Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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With the transfer portal window set to open on January 2nd, ten LSU football players are expected to enter. Among them is redshirt freshman quarterback Colin Hurley, who enrolled at LSU as a 16-year-old. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says the move isn’t surprising as head coach Lane Kiffin is expected to shop for multiple quarterbacks in the portal.

Cut 15 (08) “…going to be missed.”

One of the most surprising names to enter the portal was freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne. Curne played in seven games and had starts at both left and right tackle. Guilbeau says Curne is the only big loss so far.

Cut 16 (09) “…are significant.”