Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year. Kace Kieschnick has some tips from WalletHub

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It’s also a big time of year for oyster dressing in Louisiana.  It’s just a Thanksgiving favorite for many in Louisiana. Chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, Mitch Jurisich, says the holidays always mean an increase in oyster sales…

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Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. We talks with a few people about what makes it so special. Cut 7 (07) “…time with them.”

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Speaking of traditions, it’s Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans as Southern and Grambling are set to play on Saturday.  It’s more than football as there are many activities surrounding the matchup , including a Black Small Business showcase tomorrow from 10:30 – 4 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
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Gametime Saturday in the Caesar’s Superdome is set for 1 pm.

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

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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…

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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…

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A 14-year-old Livingston Parish girl is charged with killing her newborn baby, so Louisiana Right to Life is reminding us all Louisiana has a Safe Haven law.  Here’s Andrew Greenstein.

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Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, who moved to end vaccination promotion work in that state, has been selected for the No. 2 job at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Abraham, who’s a physician and former Republican U.S. representative, was named Louisiana’s first surgeon general just last year.
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A young flight instructor and her student are presumed dead after a plane that took off from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport crashed into Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. The owner of Apollo Flight School, Michael Carasto, says there was no distress call and  the instructor was highly qualified with 13-hundred flying hours. He says both victims were in their 20s.

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It’s the day before Thanksgiving which means lots of traveling for Americans. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says almost seven-million people in the West South Central Region will hit the road this holiday.  And the good news about that this year cheaper gas.

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A flight instructor and her student are presumed dead after a plane crash in Lake Pontchartrain Monday night.  Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The day before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says more than 430-thousand people in the West South Central Region will be taking to the friendly skies, almost seven-million will hit the road this holiday, and

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The Saints have cut 27-year-old kicker Blake Grupe after he missed two more field goals on Sunday, and they’ve signed former LSU Tiger Cade York.  York was on LSU’s 2019 national championship team, and he made 82-percent of field goals in three seasons at LSU. He struggled his rookie season with the Bengals in 2022, and he only appeared in six games last season. WWL radio NFL analyst Mike Detillier says York has not kicked in the NFL this year.

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The quarterfinals of the Louisiana high school football playoffs kick off Friday. LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the chaos of the D-1 non-select bracket has lived up to the hype. 26th seeded Barbe upset Northwood and West Monroe, but Verrett says their Cinderella run will have to go through second-ranked Neville.

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Today is one of THE  busiest travel days of the year. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says almost seven-million people in the West South Central Region will hit the road this holiday; so if you’re heading out today, do so as soon as possible.

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A flight instructor and her student are presumed dead after a plane that took off from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport crashed into Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. The owner of Apollo Flight School, Michael Carasto, says it’s unknown why the instructional flight over the lake turned into a tragedy.

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High school football quarterfinals kick off this weekend. Kace Kieschnick has LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett’s games to watch in the non-select brackets.

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The Saints have cut 27-year-old kicker Blake Grupe after he missed two more field goals on Sunday, and they’ve signed former LSU Tiger Cade York. Grupe’s eight missed field goals this season leads the NFL. WWL radio NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the offensively-challenged Saints could no longer wait for Grupe to snap out of his slump.

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The Lane Kiffin sweepstakes is heating up as the coach juggles similar offers from Ole Miss, Florida and LSU. Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal spoke to Tiger Rag radio about the drama. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Xavier University has received a $38 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.  It’s the largest private donation in the university’s history.  School officials have said the money  will create more opportunities for students to afford their education, providing them with greater support.

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While the debate over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies continues on Capitol Hill,  Senator Bill Cassidy says he has a better idea – give that subsidy directly to the American people, instead of the insurance companies. The Republican Senator who’s a physician, says under his plan, the people would be in full control of their health care dollars.

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A bill to force the attorney general to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein in her office’s possession is now on President Trump’s desk. Speaker Mike Johnson said had resisted bringing the measure up for a vote; his hand was forced when a discharge petition sponsored by Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna got the required 218 signatures. Johnson said he wants to protect the rights of the victims.

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Both the House and Senate voted yesterday to force the attorney general’s office to release all the Jeffery Epstein files in its possession; and President Trump says he will sign it. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Around 250 federal border agents are set to descend on New Orleans in the coming weeks for a two-month immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep.”  NOPD Superintendent. Anne Kirkpatrick said yesterday she expects a briefing on the deployment soon.

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For the first time since 19-68 LSU’s Corps of Cadets program is back. The first cadets were sworn in over the weekend at Tiger Stadium over the weekend. Board of Supervisors member Rico Avendia says the Corps opens up military training to the general student body, offering them valuable experience.

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All eyes are on Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin right now as he’s tempted with offers from LSU, Florida and more in the middle of a great season for the Rebels. Kiffin denied reports he was given an ultimatum by Ole Miss brass, but Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal says there is certainly mounting urgency in Oxford to get a decision before their regular season finale in the Egg Bowl on November 28th.

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Amid the stalemate over Affordable Care Act subsidies that ground the federal government to a halt for 43 days, Senator Bill Cassidy says he has a better idea. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU restarts its Corps of Cadets program for the first time since 1968. The first cadets were sworn in over the weekend. Board of Supervisors member Rico Avendia restarting of the Corps of Cadets opens military training to the general student body.

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A bill to force the attorney general to release the Jeffrey Epstein files is now on President Trump’s desk. This, after the House voted nearly unanimously to pass it, and the Senate followed suit with its unanimous vote. The House vote was 427-1, with Republican Clay Higgins casting the only “no” vote. During floor debate, Speaker Mike Johnson said even though he had planned to vote “yes,” it was nothing but a show vote by the Democrats.

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The college football world is waiting for an answer from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as LSU, Florida and others try to tempt him away from Oxford in the midst of a 10-and-1 campaign with the Rebels. Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal says there’s a lot of confusion around Kiffin’s future.

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About 12-thousand drivers who have auto insurance through Allstate will see a decrease on their auto insurance premiums next year.   Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the rate decreases of 7 percent and 15 percent are good news…but tells us there’s more work needed to address commercial auto insurance…

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A new report out shows military-related spending in Louisiana generated more than 17-billion dollars in total economic activity last year. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says the report shows notable expansion in the state’s defense sector since the previous study four years ago…

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The Lafourche Parish School Board is coming under very heavy criticism for how it handled an incident involving boys sharing A-I nude photos of female classmates. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated has been elected the city’s chief criminal court record keeper. Calvin Duncan, fought for decades to clear his name, uncovering evidence that police officers lied in court.  His conviction was tossed by a judge in 2021.  According to unofficial returns, Duncan won Saturday’s election with 68% of the vote.

A new report finds military spending up 77-percent over four years in Louisiana .  Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Lafourche Parish School Board getting an earful over expelling a female student for hitting on of several boys who had shared A-I nude images of her and other girls with classmates.  Benjamin Comeaux is one of the lawyers for the girl’s family and told the school board the school prevented her from seeking help.

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We’re told the girl’s expulsion was reversed by the board.

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About 12-thousand drivers who have auto insurance through Allstate will see a decrease on their auto insurance premium next year. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the has approved a seven-percent rate decrease for Allstate North American and a 15-percent decrease for Encompass Insurance Company of America’s National General.

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According to a recent report, military-related spending in Louisiana generated more than 17-billion dollars in total economic activity during fiscal year 2024, a 77-percent increase since 2021.  Louisiana has five military installations including Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, a naval air station in Belle Chasse and Fort Polk in Leesville. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says Fort Polk is a major driver of central Louisiana’s economy…

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