Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk is Southern’s new head football coach and he’s facing a tall task, as the Jaguars won just two games this past season. He says the program will need financial help to be successful and urged Jaguar nation to show up for the players.

Cut 6 (13) “…cheering for you.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin will be focused on the three-day early signing period that begins tomorrow. Kiffin, who declared himself the “Portal King” at Ole Miss believes he’ll have an easier time at LSU.

Cut 9 (14)  “…portal’s not open.” (crowd laughs)

The transfer portal window opens January 2nd.

The Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation, Operation Swamp Sweep is expected to last two months and Attorney General Liz Murrill warns it’s a crime to obstruct ICE agents and public officials who obstruct their operations face charges of malfeasance in office. Some Democrats and immigration lawyers say that since the Border Patrol has taken over immigration enforcement sweeps from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they’re going after people indiscriminately based solely on the color of their skin or their Hispanic appearance. Murrill disagrees.

Cut 11 (10) “…they find them.”

Chennault International Airport has secured a 20-million-dollar grant from FEMA that will be used to build a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar. Airport executive director Kevin Melton says the new hangar will expand airport operations, and its main use will be to paint airplanes.

Cut 13 (10)  “…commercial-sized aircraft.”

The hanger is expected to add more than 100 jobs.

With the Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation underway, the attorney general of Louisiana has a stern warning for anyone looking to get in the agents’ way. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Chennault International Airport is using a 20-million-dollar FEMA grant from Hurricane Laura Damage to the airport to build a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar. Airport executive director Kevin Melton

Cut 15 (08) “…advantage of that.”

He says once constructed; the paint hangar will support more than 100 jobs.

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says it was difficult to leave Ole Miss and not have the opportunity to finish the season with the Rebels. But when he got to Baton Rouge Sunday and saw Tiger Stadium all lit up, he called former LSU coach Ed Orgeron.

Cut 8 (12) “…to the fans.” (crowd laughs)

Orgeron has expressed interest in returning to LSU as an assistant coach, and reports indicate it may happen.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk was introduced as Southern’s head coach yesterday. He says it’s important to be a great football coach and a great coach for his players off the field.

Cut 5 (15) “…as in football.”

On the field, Faulk faces a tall task, as the Jaguars won just two games this past season.

During his introductory press conference, new football coach Lane Kiffin talked about the emotions of leaving Ole Miss for LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Pro Football Hall of Famer and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk was introduced as Southern’s head coach yesterday. Faulk says the Jaguars will give it their all each week.

Cut 4 (11) “…to be represented.”

The Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation is underway in the New Orleans area. In recent months, video of agents using aggressive tactics like boxing people in with their vehicles, smashing in windows and forcing people out of their vehicles has surfaced, but Attorney General Liz Murrill says those videos likely don’t tell the whole story.

Cut 12 (15) “…get somebody’s attention.”

FEMA has awarded the Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles a 20-million-dollar grant to help the airport recover from the damage from Hurricane Laura. Airport executive director Kevin Melton says they are building a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar and once constructed, it will support more than 100 jobs.

Cut 14 (05) “…our local community.”

The Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement operation is underway in New Orleans and the surrounding areas and Attorney General Liz Murrill has a warning for anyone who gets in agents’ way. It’s not only is it a federal crime to obstruct ICE or the Border Patrol; it’s also a state crime, punishable by fines and prison time.

Cut 10 (10) “…with ICE.”

Governor Landry has announced that Chennault Airport has secured a 20-million-dollar grant from FEMA that will be used to build a 37-thousand-square-foot paint hangar. Chennault International Airport executive director Kevin Melton says the new hangar will expand airport operations, and its main use will be to paint airplanes.

Cut 13 (10)  “…commercial-sized aircraft.”

There’s excitement and a new head coach on The Bluff. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says he leaned on two national championship-winning coaches in making his decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU. Kiffin says he spoke with Nick Saban and Pete Carroll, and it was the former USC and current Las Vegas Raiders coach who really convinced him, along with others.

Cut 7 (13) “…the best resources.”

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released a poll on next year’s U-S Senate race. CEO Daniel Erspamer says the Pelican Pulse poll found that state treasurer John Fleming has the best chance of ending up in a Republican primary runoff with Senator Bill Cassidy…

Cut 7 (14) “…22”

The other Republican Senate candidates, Julie Emerson, Blake Miguez, Cathy Seidan and Eric Skrmetta, are polling in the single digits.

LSU’s new head football coach Lane Kiffin arrived in Baton Rouge to cheering fans yesterday after departing Ole Miss amid their fans’ boos. He’s leaving a program that went 11-1 that will play in the College Football playoff this month. Kiffin says he wanted to coach the Rebels in the playoffs, but his request was denied by Ole Miss AD Keith Carter. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau…

Cut 12 (13) “…to mad at him”

Hurricane season ended yesterday and for the first time since 2015, no hurricane made landfall in the U.S. Elsewhere, despite a below-average number of storms, Colorado State research scientist Phil Klotzbach says this is considered an above-average season due to the strength of the major storms. It’s just the second season ever with more than two category five hurricanes

Cut 15 (09) “…very strong.”

Over 30 daughters showed up to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in beautiful dresses, where their tuxedo-clad fathers met them for a Daddy Daughter Dance organized by the national prison ministry, God Behind Bars.  Founder Jake Bodine says it was all because of several sponsors.

Cut 5 (15) “…sense of pride.”

The hiring of Lane Kiffin as LSU’s new head football coach caps off a dramatic month for the program. It started with the firing of Brian Kelly and the dismissal of athletics director Scott Woodward. It looked like LSU would have a hard time attracting a big-time coach, especially when it appeared Governor Landry had a hand in Woodward’s firing. But Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says new AD Verge Ausberry was confident he could hire the best coach in college football…

Cut 11 (11) “..politics.”

The Pelican Pulse Poll revealed strong voter support for the state’s voucher system. Pelican Institute for Public Policy CEO Daniel Erspamer

Cut 9 (10)  “…school year.”

Governor Jeff Landry requested almost 100 million dollars; the Legislature appropriated 43 million.

The 2025 hurricane season ended Sunday and for the first time since 2015 zero hurricanes hit the U.S. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A Daddy Daughter Dance was held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Daughters wore beautiful dresses and danced and dined with their tuxedo-clad fathers. Jake Bodine, the founder of God Behind Bars, who organized the event says it’s important for the inmates and for the daughters of the inmates.

Cut 6 (09) “…redefines legacies.”

The 2025 hurricane season ended yesterday and fortunately no hurricane made landfall in the U.S., but some major storms devastated other areas. Colorado State research scientist Phil Klotzbach says this year had fewer than average storms but made up for its lack of quantity with intensity.

Cut 14 (10) “…category five.”

It was only the second season recorded with more than two category five hurricanes.

The Pelican Pulse Poll is out, and Pelican Institute for Public Policy CEO Daniel Erspamer says on tax reform, just over half of those polled support what state lawmakers did last year in the special tax reform session…

Cut 8 (11) “…income tax.”

The LSU Tigers have a new head football coach as they have poached Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss. Jeff Palermo has more on what the Tigers are getting in Kiffin…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

National prison ministry, God Behind Bars, organized a Daddy Daughter Dance at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. More than two dozen fathers who had not seen their daughters in years wore tuxedos and presented their daughters with flowers, a Bible and a handwritten letter. Jake Bodine, the founder of God Behind Bars, says Angola was transformed into something special.

Cut 4 (10) “…daughter dance.”

An eventful month for LSU football ended yesterday and so did speculation over who would be the next head coach. Lane Kiffin, one of the brightest minds in college football, is the new head coach of the LSU Tigers. The 50-year-old has accepted LSU’s reported offer of a seven-year contract worth more than $90 million. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau calls it a fantastic hire…

Cut 10 (11) “…like that.”

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy has released a poll on next year’s U-S Senate race. Pelican CEO Daniel Erspamer says the Pelican Pulse poll gathered responses from 761 voters and found that state treasurer John Fleming has the best chance of ending up in a Republican primary runoff with Senator Bill Cassidy…

Cut 7 (14) “…22”

For the first time ever, the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola hosted a Daddy Daughter Dance. Andre Champagne has more…

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The hurricane season ended Sunday and for the first time since 2015 a hurricane did not make landfall in the U.S. There were 13 named storms, five hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Colorado State research scientist Phil Klotzbach says atmospheric conditions protected the U.S.

Cut 13 (09)  “…the hurricanes.”

An average season has 14 named storms and 7 hurricanes.

A new statewide survey by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute finds rates of sexual and physical violence in Louisiana have declined since 2023 but not for all, women continue to face higher risks for sexual and partner violence and Lead researcher Anita Raj says the study found that adults who lacked money for food or basic needs in the past year were two to six times more likely to experience violence.

Cut 9 (06)  “…forms of violence.”

A Canadian man is under arrest for allegedly trying to solicit a young girl in Louisiana. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says 35-year-old Eddy Butler thought he was engaging in a lewd conversation with a child, but he was talking to a Grant Parish detective. McCain says he was sending pictures of himself from his own child’s bedroom.  The detective contacted authorities in Ontario.

Cut 12 (10) “…him into custody.”

McCain says there won’t be any need to extradite Butler to Louisiana, because he feels that the Canadian authorities have a strong enough case to put him behind bars for a very long time.

The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone used for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras is back this weekend for the Bayou Classic. State Police will assist New Orleans Police and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s office, and Trooper Jacob Pucheu (Pee-shoo) says the National Guard will also be brought in to help troopers maintain security in the area from Canal to St. Ann streets between Royal and Dauphine.

Cut 14 (07) “…everybody is safe.”

Just two days till Thanksgivings and many will opt to fry their turkeys. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says when frying a turkey, make sure the fryer is outside, a safe distance away from any structure. He says heat three to five gallons of peanut oil to 375-degrees before putting the turkey in the fryer.

Cut 6 (13) “…minutes per pound.”

A fried turkey is safe to eat once the internal temperature reaches 165-degrees and never put a frozen turkey in the fryer.

A Canadian man is under arrest after he allegedly tried to solicit a young girl in Louisiana. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says 35-year-old Eddy Butler thought he was engaging in a lewd conversation with a child, but he was talking to a Grant Parish detective. Butler sent photos of himself and the setting for those pictures was chilling.

Cut 11 (05) “…his child’s bedroom.”

McCain says Butler will not be extradited to Louisiana because Canadian authorities have a strong enough case to put him behind bars for a very long time.

Rates of sexual and physical violence in Louisiana have declined since 2023 according to new statewide survey by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute. But lead researcher Anita Raj says while physical violence has decreased slightly among men, women continue to face higher risks for partner violence with more than one in four report a partner had burned, chocked, or used a weapon against them.

Cut 8 (09) “…we see there.”

She says adults who lacked money for food or basic needs in the past year were two to six times more likely to experience violence.

The most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history had a tryout with the Saints. Jeff Palermo reports Justin Tucker is looking for a new team now that his ten-game suspension is over.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Bayou Classic is this weekend and State police will join New Orleans Police and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in implementing the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone much like they did for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. Trooper Jacob Pucheu (PEE-shoo) says in addition to vehicles being prohibited in the zone, coolers and ice chests won’t be allowed. Those staying in hotels inside the zone will have special procedures to get their luggage to their rooms.

Cut 15 (10) “…everything is fine.”