Thousands of new jobs are coming to St. Mary Parish, as a shipbuilder announces plans to expand a shipyard there.Here’s Jeff Palermo.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Tis the season for many things right now, including the flu…and according to the CDC,  Louisiana has the highest rate of flu or flu-like illness in the country.  Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) says there are things you can do to lower your chances of getting the flu.

Cut 10 (06) “…time of year.”

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The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over a law that makes interfering with immigration enforcement operations a crime. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says the ACLU filed the suit on behalf of Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy, which has been providing outreach to let people know their rights with Border Patrol agents potentially arriving in their neighborhoods.

Cut 7 (12) “…Security is undertaking.”

Tomorrow night is the semifinals of the high school football playoffs.  In Division One non-select, Zachary is at top seeded Ruston. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the Bearcats have beaten the Broncos the last three years in the postseason.

Cut 13 (10)  “…heading up there”

Another match-ups will feature St. James versus Sterlington in a rematch of last year’s state championship game.

The number of homeowners insurance policies written by the so-called insurer of last resort is at a 20-year high. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has selected her City Council colleague and current Budget Chair, Joe Giarrusso, to serve as New Orleans’ next Chief Administrative Officer.   As CAO, Giarrusso will oversee the city’s day-to-day operations, manage city services, and supervise how New Orleans spends its money.

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As Meta builds its ten billion dollar AI data center in Richland Parish… Entergy Louisiana has begun work on two new power plants to support it. Entergy says Meta is paying for the state-of-the-art generation facilities, but environmental groups have raised concerns that the data centers will lead to higher energy costs for everyone. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says that’s what a new task force is looking into.

Cut 11 (12) “…with that”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is a bit of a yogi ans seems to have found a place to practice in Baton Rouge at the Yogalates Studio on Perkins Road.  Yoglates owner Kate Fox says she was delighted when she got the call saying the coach wants to come by this week and she’s hopping he’ll be a longtime client.

Cut 9 (12)  “…part of it”

A task force has started meeting to discuss energy Louisiana’s energy use and the possibility of more data centers here.  Here’s Jeff Palermo.
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is into yoga and has apparently been taking morning classes at the Yoglates Studio on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge since he’s been here. Yoglates owner Kate Fox …

Cut 8 (10) “…yes (giggles)

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The number of homeowners insured by the state’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Insurance, remains near its 20-year peak. Ben Albright, the president and CEO of the Independent Agents and Brokers Association of Louisiana  says that’s due in large part to the legislature’s suspension of a ten percent surcharge on Citizens Insurance.

Cut 5 (14) “…because of claims.”

The early national signing day period begins today and the class has been shifting this week. LSU’s two top commitments, Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson are expected to delay signing to a school until February.  Jerit Roser with Louisiana vs All Y’all says it’s possible that their NIL packages could have changed due to the new coaching staff.

Cut 14 (15) “…for college.”

Meta is building a ten-billion-dollar AI data center in Richland Parish and state economic development officials say more data centers are on the way. That is why a new task force has begun meeting to make sure Louisiana has enough power to provide electricity for everyone. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says it’s a valid question to ask…

Cut 10 (10) “…current businesses.”

The number of homeowners insured by Citizens Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort, remains near its 20-year peak. As of the end of last month, Citizens accounted for more than 122-thousand policies. Ben Albright, the president and CEO of the Independent Agents and Brokers Association of Louisiana, says in some areas, the only option besides Citizens are smaller insurance companies.

Cut 4 (13) “…much more capitalized.”

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The early national signing day period begins today and there have already been several de-commitments and new additions to LSU’s Class of 2026. Jerit Roser with Louisiana vs All Y’all says the major changes that have occurred are what come with a coaching change.

Cut 13 (09)  “…fit differently.”

New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is a “yogi” which means he is a yoga lover and has already found his spot in Baton Rouge. Since arriving in the capitol city, Kiffin has been taking morning classes at the Yoglates Studio on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. Yoglates owner Kate Fox says her clients were shocked to see the new LSU football coach at their 6:30 AM class…

Cut 7 (11) “…everyone did awesome.”

Black Friday spending is expected to be up 4-percent from last year, but individual budgets have reportedly decreased. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says higher prices and numbers of shoppers could be driving up the numbers.

Cut 4 (08) “…to spend.”

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday began in 2010 to help local shops and restaurants bring in more customers after the Great Recession. NFIB state director Leah Long says last year, shoppers spent an estimated 22 billion dollars at locally owned businesses nationwide and that’s great for the local economy…

Cut 7 (05) “…in the community.”

Long says NFIB’s latest survey shows small business optimism has slipped as owners grow more cautious about the months ahead ant they need your support more than ever this year.

The SEC’s most eligible bachelor will hand out his final rose tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU will close out the season at 8th-ranked Oklahoma tomorrow. The Tigers are looking to play spoiler for a new SEC rival on the edge of the College Football Playoffs. Linebacker Whit Weeks says the first step will be dealing with experienced Sooners quarterback John Mateer.

Cut 15 (10) “…stop him.”

The winner of the Lane Kiffin Sweepstakes will be announced tomorrow as the Ole Miss Head coach takes the podium to reveal his decision. Kiffin has been the obvious number one candidate for the LSU since firing head coach Brian Kelly. But, ESPN Baton Rouge’s Matt Moscona says there’s no such thing as a sure thing in coaching searches.

Cut 13 (12)  “…over the years.”

The LSU Tigers are hoping to close out the season tomorrow with a win over 8th ranked Oklahoma. Linebacker Whit Weeks has been sidelined much of the season with what turned out to be a broken ankle he suffered in week five.  He returned in a limited capacity last week and says the pain won’t stop him from taking the field against a top ten team tomorrow.

Cut 16 (10) “…worst games.”

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Black Friday may not have the same look this year, but it will still be the busiest shopping day of the year. Jeff Palermo has what you need to know.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

If you’ll be shopping this weekend, don’t forget tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. NFIB state director Leah Long says the Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump this summer made the 20-percent Small Business Deduction permanent, a big relief for small business owners. But they still need your patronage.

Cut 9 (10)  “…small businesses.”

The winner of the Lane Kiffin Sweepstakes will be announced tomorrow as the Ole Miss Head coach takes the podium to reveal his decision. LSU, Florida, and Ole Miss have been the three destinations to watch but ESPN Baton Rouge’s Matt Moscona says it may be down to a two-horse race.

Cut 12 (12) “…sort of conceded.”

It’s Black Friday and spending is expected to be up 4-percent from last year, but individual budgets have reportedly gone down.  decreased. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says The Black Friday deals also may not be that great. He says just because something is on sale, doesn’t make it a good deal and discounts will be a little smaller this year.

Cut 5 (07) “…years past.”

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that can mean only one thing — Christmas is right around the corner. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Small Business Saturday is tomorrow.  NFIB state director Leah Long says last year, shoppers spent an estimated 22 billion dollars at locally owned businesses nationwide and she believes the support means more than ever to small business owners.

Cut 8 (11) “…spent this year.”

Black Friday spending is expected to be up 4-percent from last year, but individual budgets have reportedly decreased. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says higher prices and numbers of shoppers could be driving up the numbers.

Cut 4 (08) “…to spend.”

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday began in 2010 to help local shops and restaurants bring in more customers after the Great Recession. NFIB state director Leah Long says last year, shoppers spent an estimated 22 billion dollars at locally owned businesses nationwide and that’s great for the local economy…

Cut 7 (05) “…in the community.”

Long says NFIB’s latest survey shows small business optimism has slipped as owners grow more cautious about the months ahead ant they need your support more than ever this year.

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The SEC’s most eligible bachelor will hand out his final rose tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU will close out the season at 8th-ranked Oklahoma tomorrow. The Tigers are looking to play spoiler for a new SEC rival on the edge of the College Football Playoffs. Linebacker Whit Weeks says the first step will be dealing with experienced Sooners quarterback John Mateer.

Cut 15 (10) “…stop him.”

It’s Thanksgiving, and our own Andrew Greenstein talked to a few folks about what makes the holiday special.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Black Friday deals have already arrived to many stores, and WalletHub’s recent holiday shopping studies have revealed not all discounts are created equally. Analyst Chip Lupo says JCPenney, Belk, and Kohl’s rank as this year’s best Black Friday destinations…

Cut 4 (06) “…biggest discounts.”

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Brian Kelly is officially no longer LSU’s football coach.  Coach Kelly was informed that he’s been fired without cause and the school sill pay his entire 54-million dollar buyout.  We’re told Kelly will get monthly payments over six years, as long as he’s making a good faith effort to find another job.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will reportedly be the next head coach at Southern University. The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

It’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern University will face Grambling State on Saturday in the Caesars Superdome. The event is more than just a football game as there are several activities surrounding the matchup of the two HBCU Schools. Dottie Belleto with the Bayou Classic says tomorrow two student teams each from Southern and Grambling will compete each other as they present innovative business concepts…

Cut 11 (12) “…the public.”

The Louisiana High School football quarterfinals are on Friday night, and Andre Champagne has more on what is expected to be a top matchup in Division 4 select…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The drama over former LSU Coach Brian Kelly’s buyout is over as the university has informed Kelly that he’s been terminated without cause and the school will play the required buyout, which is 54-million dollars. Kelly will receive monthly payments over six years as long as he makes a good faith effort to find another job.

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It’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern University will face Grambling State on Saturday in the Caesars Superdome. The event is more than just a football game Dottie Beletto with the Bayou Classic says there are several activities surrounding the matchup, including a business competition for students, a Black Small Business showcase, and there will be a Fan Festival on Saturday beginning at nine am.

Cut 13 (12)  “…local arists.”
Bayou Classic Weekend is a big one for the Crescent city as more than 200-thousand people make the trip to New Orleans for the game and all that surrounds it.

Something all those people will likely be talking about is who will reportedly be Southern’s new football coach.  It’s Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.  The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.