Super Bowl 59 is in the books. Mark Romig, the chief marketing officer of New Orleans and Company, says New Orleans literally welcomed the world to the city.

Cut 5 (12) “…around the world.”

Romig says New Orleans will be bidding to host another Super Bowl, but the earliest that can happen is 2030. The next three Super Bowls will be in Santa Clara, Los Angeles and Atlanta, and the 2029 Super Bowl would coincide with Mardi Gras.

As for the game itself, the Philadelphia Eagles thoroughly dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrated a birthday yesterday by winning a title…

Cut 12 (12) “…world champs.”

Kenner Police have uncovered additional evidence linking Danette Colbert of Slidell to the suspicious death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano. Manzano was found unresponsive in a Kenner hotel room and later pronounced dead. Police Chief Keith Conley says they seized three cell phones.

Cut 6 (08) “…some nature.”

Security footage from Project NOLA shows Colbert with Manzano together in the Quarter and later leaving his hotel room alone. Pending further investigation and toxicology results, charges could be upgraded to homicide. Those tests could take several weeks.

A murder-suicide in Lafayette, and police there say the couple’s two children were present at the time. Corporal Ashley Wood says they exited the SUV, and one of them flagged down a passing driver for help.

Cut 11 (08) “…Lafayette Police Department.”

LSU Alexandria ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana, placing it among the state’s top institutions in the state.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Families will be able to start applying for education grants through the L-A GATOR program starting March First. Colleen Crain reports…

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A new NFL champion was crowned at the Superdome last night. Andrew Greenstein reports from the site of Super Bowl 59.

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana. Chancellor Paul Coreil says this recognition reflects LSUA’s increasing reputation and coincides with a record-high Spring enrollment of nearly seven-thousand undergraduates, a 28% surge, the highest growth rate among Louisiana universities.

Cut 4 (08) “…interest in LSUA.”

Coreil says a key factor driving LSUA’s expansion is its online programs, which have grown 46-percent in one year, now serving nearly 4,000 students. On-campus enrollment also…

Cut 5 (07) “…Universities have declines.”

Coreil emphasized LSUA’s commitment to high-quality, accessible education and workforce readiness.

Cut 6 (08) “…are very marketable.”

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The REAL ID enforcement date is approaching, with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) urging residents to prepare before May 7. OMV Public Affairs Director Matthew Boudreaux says visit express-lane-dot-org for a REAL ID checklist of what drivers need.

Cut 7 (8) “…your current address .”

OMV encourages residents to upgrade to a REAL ID when renewing their license or by applying for a duplicate. Boudreaux says to avoid a last-minute rush and advises residents to act early.

Cut 8 (11) “…if you act now.”

Boudreaux says Louisiana’s digital ID, LA Wallet, is accepted at TSA checkpoints but requires a REAL ID-compliant credential.

Cut 9 (09)  “…that white star.”

After May 7th, to fly domestically you’ll need a REAL ID or a passport. Also a REAL ID will be needed to enter many federal buildings.

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There’s a new school choice program in Louisiana, and the application window opens March 1st. The website for the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise, or L-A Gator, program has launched, providing families with all the information they need about the program. Germain Gilson, the assistant superintendent of school choice, says families can use the money to customize their children’s education.

Cut 10 (13) “…courses and uniforms.”

Gilson says while this program is now open to everyone of all income levels, not just low-income families under the previous Louisiana Scholarship Program, those in the previous program shouldn’t worry about being left out.

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The legislature is only going to set aside a limited amount of money for L-A GATOR, so it’s unclear at this time how many additional families the state will accommodate.

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For more information, the website is lagator.la.gov.

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Fly, Eagles, Fly! Fans who attended Super Bowl 59 at the Superdome no doubt had that song stuck in their heads last night. They played it often, as the Philadelphia Eagles dethroned the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. The game was much more lopsided than the final score indicated – the Eagles jumped out to a 34-0 lead before the Chiefs even crossed midfield late in the third quarter. Jalen Hurts passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard bomb to Amite’s very own DeVonta Smith that effectively ended the competitive phase of the game. Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP and said afterwards it was the culmination of a long journey that included a benching in the 2018 College Football Playoff Championship game while at Alabama, a subsequent transfer to Oklahoma and a loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago.

Cut 13 (15)  “…inside to win.”

Hurts said his journey to Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP is unprecedented.

Cut 14 (10) “…all as one.”

Eagles Coach Nick Siriani said his team fought through adversity all season long

Cut 15 (13) “…we went through.”

Chiefs Coach Andy Reid said his team had no answers for the Eagles until it was way too late and complimented the Eagles on a hard-fought win.

Cut 16 (08) “…a nice job.”

Another player with Louisiana ties, former Saint Zack Baun, intercepted a Patrick Mahomes pass late in the first half that set up a touchdown that put the Eagles up 24-0 at halftime.

Kenner Police arrest a woman in connection with the death of a Kansas City TV reporter in town covering the Super Bowl. Police Chief Keith Conley says 48-year-old Danette Colbert was seen on surveillance video at a Comfort Suites hotel entering Adan Manzano’s room Wednesday morning.

Cut 12 (10) “…entering that room.”

Chief Conley says the credit card that Manzano used to check into the hotel was missing from his wallet. Investigators found it a short time later inside Colbert’s Slidell home.

The Super Bowl weekend crawfish boil will be relatively cheap this year. Crawfish App founder Laney King says crawfish is averaging about $4.79 a pound, which is much less than the price at this time last year.

Cut 7 (12) “…it’s super early”

You can bet on just about anything at the Super Bowl. You can bet on whether Saquon Barkley will record ten rushing yards in each quarter or how long it will take for New Orleans native Jon Batiste to sing the national anthem. Bookies-dot-com’s Adam Thompson says even diehard Swifties might want to make a bet on the big game.

Cut 11 (12) “…for the Super Bowl.”

But the big question on everyone’s mind is – who’s going to win? I asked people that question at the NFL Experience at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, and there seems to be at least some consensus.

Cut 4 (07) “…Eagles by 10.”

One woman says she thinks one team will make Super Bowl history.

Cut 5 (05) “…it to them.”

Police in Kenner arrest a woman in connection with the death of a Kansas City TV reporter in town covering the Super Bowl. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

A Baton Rouge doctor will get to go to the Super Bowl for free. The NFL selected Dr. Jonathan Roberts as its Saints fan of the year. Roberts says he’s been a Saints fan since their days in Tulane Stadium. Along with Sunday’s game, Roberts also gets free admission to various events leading up to the big game.

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest sports betting event of the year, and Super Bowl 59 is expected to break records. Adam Thompson with bookies-dot-com says one notable prop bet is Saquon Barkley to record 10 plus rushing yards in each quarter.

Cut 9 (07)  “…yards per quarter.”

Just about anything associated with Super Bowl Sunday is subject to prop bets. Thompson says another angle focuses on the national anthem, performed by New Orleans native Jon Batiste, and he says you can check past performances to do some studying before placing your bet.

As for the game itself, who are people betting on to win? At the NFL Experience, I went around and asked some people for their opinions. While most predicted a close game, some expect the Eagles to win by double digits.

Cut 4 (07) “…Eagles by 10.”

Just in to our newsroom – we’re getting new details on the death of a Kansas City TV reporter who was in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl. Kenner Police found Adan Manzano unresponsive in his hotel room yesterday, and they have arrested Danette Colbert of Slidell, who they say had been using his credit card at several New Orleans-area stores. Police say Colbert’s arrest record includes prior allegations of drugging men and using their credit cards.

Everywhere you go on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, you will see concrete and steel barricades and law enforcement in tactical gear. These Super Bowl visitors are thankful for the steel and concrete barricades.

Cut 6 (08) “…a lot safer.”

Even though Bourbon Street is completely blocked off, traffic along intersecting streets can get through. When crowds swell to the point that makes that unsafe, police will block those off too.

A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota, who did cleanup work in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, returns to the city for the first time today and she is also going to the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Southern University’s Human Jukebox will take the field for a five-minute performance during pregame. Marching Band Director Kedric Taylor says this is a way for the school to showcase itself – and the state – to the world.

Cut 7 (11) “…that we’re doing .”

Especially in light of what happened New Year’s Day, security along Bourbon Street is tighter than it’s ever been before. Andrew Greenstein is on Bourbon Street talking with visitors.

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Southern University steps onto the worldwide stage prior to the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota, who did cleanup work in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, returns to the city for the first time today and she is also going to the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain has the story…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Everywhere you go on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, you will see concrete and steel barricades and law enforcement in tactical gear. These Super Bowl visitors are grateful, saying it gives them peace of mind.

Cut 4 (07) “…week.”

This man says in this day and age, a massive police presence is a necessity for big events…

Cut 5 (07) “…feels safe.”

These people say they’re thankful for the steel and concrete barricades.

Cut 6 (08) “…a lot safer.”

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Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band will take the field at the Superdome for a five-minute performance during the Super Bowl pregame show. Southern Band Director Kedric Taylor says this is a way for the school to showcase itself – and the state – to the world.

Cut 7 (11) “…that we’re doing.”

Taylor says the band will putt on a spectacular – and diverse – performance before the game on Sunday.

Cut 8 (07) “…to be amazing.”

Taylor says the performance will feature every genre that Louisiana is known for.

Cut 9 (10)  “…show as well.”

This will be the ninth time that the Human Jukebox will be performing at the Super Bowl.

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A Shreveport man is facing several charges after he allegedly kidnapped two teenagers and attempted to sexually assault them. Corporal Chris Bordelon with the Shreveport Police Department says a 13 and a 14-year-old were walking down the street during the middle of the night after visiting a friend’s house, when Jeffrey Reed drove by and offered the teens a ride…

Cut 10 (12) “…to escape”

The teenagers thought Reed would drive them home, instead he took them to a motel on Greenwood Road. Bordelon says once they were at the motel, Reed refused to allow them to leave…

Cut 11 (15) “…in custody.”

Bordelon says the teenagers made a bad decision in getting into Reed’s vehicle. They did not know him

Cut 12 (15) “…from happening”

He says one of the juveniles escaped and alerted the authorities. Bordelon says officers rushed to the hotel to arrest Reed. He’s been charged with two counts of simple kidnapping, two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and one count of false imprisonment.

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A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota returns to New Orleans for the first time today since performing clean up work following Hurricane Katrina and she will get to go to the Super Bowl. Staff Sergeant Kim Hubers is one of a few military veterans that have received tickets for the game and she can’t believe it…

Cut 13 (08)  “…in shock.”

USAA teamed up with former LSU star and Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to award Hubers a trip to the Super Bowl and game tickets. Jefferson is her favorite player.

Hubers served 14 years in the Army National Guard and that included an overseas deployment to Iraq at the beginning of the Second Gulf War. She was also deployed to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and her time in the Crescent City was chaotic in the months following the destructive storm…

Cut 14 (17) “…fantastic way.”

Hubers his bringing her daughter, Aubrey, to the game…

Cut 15 (11) “…it’s amazing.”

Hubers will get to meet Jefferson and other current and former NFL players at the USAA Salute Service Lounge before attending the game.

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Can the Eagles dethrone the two-time defending champion Chiefs? For Philadelphia to win they’ll need to handle Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s blitz packages. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts…

Cut 16 (12) “…for us.”

Kansas City is trying to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Chiefs Safety Justin Reid from Prairieville says it would be an amazing accomplishment…

Cut 17 (17)  “…done before.”

The Chiefs are seeking their fourth Super Bowl title in six years. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes always plays his best when it matters the most. He explains why that is…

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Kick off on Sunday is at 5:30.

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A non-profit organization is teaming up with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office on an anti-human trafficking operation during Super Bowl Week. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Leading up to Super Bowl 59, Mardi Gras world thew a party for six-thousand media guests to promote Louisiana, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says it put Louisiana in the Global Spotlight. Sean Richardson reports.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly says a nerve was struck when Greg Brooks’ family said the LSU coaching staff has failed to reach out after a tumor was removed from Greg’s brain …

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The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the nonprofit group In Our Backyard to host anti-trafficking operations during Super Bowl Week. Human traffickers often use major events like the Super Bowl to exploit vulnerable people, especially children. Cheryl Csiky (“Chicky”), the executive director of In Our Backyard, says human trafficking is not the same as kidnapping or human smuggling.

Cut 4 (11) “…it’s a relationship.”

Csiky says, in fact, that more than 50-percent of human trafficking victims knew the person who was trafficking them. She says this is the 15th year that her organization has teamed up with law enforcement in the Super Bowl host city to raise awareness of the issue.

Cut 5 (08) “…past 15 years.”

Csiky says the group offers actionable tips and gathering intelligence on suspected human trafficking activity.

Cut 6 (08) “…a positive light.”

Csiky says so far in this 10-day operation, they have already turned in 27 instances of suspected human trafficking.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser highlights the excitement and preparations for the Super Bowl in New Orleans, emphasizing a major party at Mardi Gras World. He stresses the importance of showcasing Louisiana’s culture, food, and hospitality, noting the invaluable media exposure.

Cut 7 (10) “…was a great event.”

Nungesser discusses the impressive privately funded light show at Jackson Square, which has gained global attention. Originally planned for Super Bowl week

Cut 8 (08) “…beautiful Jackson Square.”

Nungesser underscores strategic efforts to leverage the Super Bowl to boost tourism and promote Louisiana’s unique charm and safety to a global audience.

Cut 9 (11)  “…after the Super Bowl.”

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly strongly denies the accusation he was not there for former Tigers safety Greg Brooks Junior following his brain surgery. According to Brooks’ family, the surgery to remove a tumor, resulted in multiple seizures that left him permanently disabled. In an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, Brooks’ father says no one from LSU’s coaching staff has reached out since October 2023, right after the surgery

Cut 10 (07) “…man.”

However, Kelly says he does love Greg Brooks Junior, and it is factually incorrect to say he was not there by his side through this ordeal…

Cut 11 (11) “…part of that.”

The Brooks family is suing LSU and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, because they believe the school and neurosurgeon mishandled his diagnosis and the surgery.

Kelly will not comment on the lawsuit, because its pending litigation. But Kelly the accusation he was not there for Brooks following the surgery is not true and he wanted to set the record straight

Cut 12 (17) “…with me.”

The Good Morning America interview conducted by former NFL football player Michael Strahan aired on Monday. It was the first appearance of Brooks Junior since his surgery and much of the report was on the lawsuit filed by his family. Kelly says Brook Sr’s accusation struck a nerve with Kelly and he could not stay silent…

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Security was always going to be tight for the Super Bowl. Then it became even more so following the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street. Now, that’s ratcheted up a notch now that President Trump will be attending the game. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says while The White House just made the announcement, it’s something the department had been preparing for.

Cut 14 (10) “…the official announcement.”

Kirkpatrick says that will involve additional street closures.

Cut 15 (08) “…corridor for him.”

Lieutenant Anthony Micheu, the department’s special events coordinator, says the impact for the Superdome will be outstretched for Trump’s arrival.

Cut 16 (14) “…and set that.”

Trump will be the first sitting President to attend a Super Bowl.

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A couple key players suiting up for the Eagles Sunday have deep Louisiana roots. Wide Receiver DeVonta Smith played his high school football at Amite (ay-MEET) High School. He says Coach Zephaniah Powell was a true mentor who set him on the path to success, first at Alabama then with the Eagles.

Cut 17 (12)  “…but life also.”

Defensive Tackle Milton Williams played his college ball at Louisiana Tech under Skip Holtz. Even though Ruston is several miles from New Orleans, Williams says it will still be special stepping onto sports’ biggest stage in his college home state.

Cut 18 (11)  “…with a win.”

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Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is one of two former Saints who will be playing in their former home stadium in the Super Bowl on Sunday – the other being linebacker Zack Baun. Gardner-Johnson says it was tough for him being traded from the Saints just prior to the start of the 2022 regular season.

Cut 19 (05) “…to keep pushing.”

Gardner-Johnson says it was a surreal moment when he stepped onto the Superdome turf for the first time this Super Bowl week.

Cut 20 (04) “…get things going.”

When visiting the Enhanced Security Zone in the French Quarter between now and the end of the Super Bowl, leave your ice chests and backpack coolers at home, but feel free to bring a concealed weapon with you. That’s because they cannot be prohibited thanks to the state’s Constitutional Carry law. New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick says do so responsibly – they will stop people who are negligently carrying, including if you have a gun in your waistband and not in a holster.

Cut 10 (12) “…but legally.”

As the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Attorney General Liz Murrill says if you’re looking to buy Super Bowl tickets, only buy tickets from reputable sources and verify the seller’s identity.

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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received numerous reports of fish kills following last month’s historic low temperatures. Sean Richardson has more.

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The department is also encouraging Super Bowl visitors to enjoy Louisiana seafood. Secretary Madison Sheahan says thanks to a new state law, you will know whether the seafood you’re eating was caught off the Louisiana coast.

Cut 8 (09) “…to do that.”

It’s a decades-old saying – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Nowhere is that more evident than at the Super Bowl. Attorney General Liz Murrill says if the price seems a little on the low side, that’s a safe indicator that the item is bogus. 

Cut 14 (08) “…licensed seller.”

Murrill recommends using credit cards for purchases, because you can dispute a bogus charge.

While ice chests and backpack coolers are not allowed in the Enhanced Security Zone in the French Quarters, concealed handguns are allowed, thanks to the state’s Constitutional Carry law. But New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says that does not mean you can bring a gun into a bar…

Cut 9 (13)  “…alcohol.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received numerous reports of fish kills following last month’s historic low temperatures.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Two Baton Rouge preschool teachers are placed on administrative leave after video surfaces of them not intervening in a fight among the kids in their class. The video was brought to the school’s attention recently, but it’s unclear exactly when the incident happened. The mother of the four-year-old victim says he’s been terrified to go to school because of what happened to him.

What you can bring into the Enhanced Security Zone in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl – coolers and ice chests, no; concealed weapons, yes. The state’s Constitutional Carry law allows people to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Still, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says you shouldn’t bring a gun into a hospitality area.

Cut 11 (12) “…don’t mix”

If you want to go to the game and don’t yet have a ticket, be mindful of the abundance of ticket scams. Attorney General Liz Murrill says only buy tickets from reputable sources and verify the seller’s identity. She says scammers may use hacked social media accounts, and scammers can get personal information.

Cut 13 (08)  “…that merchandise.”

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is encouraging Super Bowl visitors to enjoy Louisiana seafood. 

Cut 7 (09) “…enjoy Louisiana seafood.”

Secretary Madison Sheahan’s words come amid word that 15 people were sickened with Norovirus by oysters collected from an area east of Lake Borgne (“born”). None of the illnesses are life-threatening, although some had to go to the hospital. Sheahan says this is an isolated incident, and Louisiana seafood is safe to eat. 

Several species of fish were killed amid the brutal arctic blast last month. LDWF investigated more than 70 fish kills statewide. Fisheries Biologist Jason Adriance says compared to the severe freeze of December 1989, this event was shorter and less extreme.

Cut 5 (10) “…2014 and 2018.”