The FCC is holding a public auction for airwaves to be used in 5G wireless technology that should result in improved access to broadband internet in rural communities.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

__________________________________

Mississippi residents no longer have to travel into Louisiana to play lottery scratch off games. Jeff Palermo has the story…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”    

__________________________________________

Senator John Kennedy files the “Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment, or C-Band, Act” in an effort to secure $10 billion for rural broadband infrastructure.  Kennedy says there are many people that do not have reliable internet in less populated areas.

Cut 3 (10)   “don’t have broadband.” 

Kennedy expects internet service providers to shell out between $40 and 50 billion in public auctions to get their piece of the airwaves in an effort to implement 5G technology.

Cut 4 (10) “…the best price.”

Kennedy says 5G is faster and can handle more traffic. Kennedy adds it will improve lives.

Cut 5 (11) “…have the surgery.” 

_______________________

Louisiana State Parks end the 3-night minimum stay for weekday stays at campgrounds and cabins. The change starts December 9^th. State Parks Director Brandon Burris says they’ve heard the feedback from visitors to waive the minimum weeknight stay requirement that has been in place the last few years.

Cut 6 (10) “the weekdays only.”

Burris expects an uptick in reservations, adding that in some of the less-populated areas the park is the only available overnight accommodations.

Cut 7 (06) “…local economy there.”

Burris says the repeal sends an encouraging message to those that want to explore sportsman’s paradise.

Cut 8 (07) “   …open for business”

For more info on booking a stay, head to L A State Parks dot com.

_________________________________

For the first time ever, Mississippi residents do not have head to Louisiana to buy scratch-off lottery tickets. About 12-hundred convenience stores in the Magnolia State began selling them today. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says hopefully this will not result in lower revenues for the Bayou State

Cut 9 (08) “…monitor″

Chopin says Texas and Arkansas have popular lottery games, but residents in those states also play in Louisiana…

Cut 10 (09) “some time”

Chopin says Louisiana Lottery is coming off its most successful fiscal year ever in its 28-year history, as they transferred more than 184-million dollars to the state treasury for K-through-12 public education. She credits their creative scratch-off games

Cut 11 (07) “…Mardi Gras themed game”

Mississippi lottery retailers will begin selling Mega Millions and Powerball tickets on January 30th.

______________________

The Transportation Security Administration expects nearly 27-million people will fly from November 22nd to December 2nd. So the T-S-A is getting the word out, make sure you don’t pack anything in your carry-on bag that could be used as a weapon. Spokesperson Sari Koshetz

Cut 12 (12) “…to jail” 

Many people go on hunting trips during Thanksgiving week. Koshetz says if you have a gun in your carry-on bag at the security check-point, you could get arrested…

Cut 13 (11) “…gun was.”

Koshetz says this year T-S-A agents have confiscated at least 72 guns at security checkpoints at Louisiana airports. She says you can travel with a gun, but it must go in your checked luggage…

Cut 14 (06) “…check in”

The feds OK some reduced royalty and royalty-free oil and gas drilling in shallow Gulf waters. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

________________________________________

Louisiana residents can expect to pay $47.54 for a Thanksgiving dinner that caters to a party of ten. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

__________________________________________________

The Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off today for Thanksgiving week. Connor Ferrill has the story.

Cut 3 (28) “…I’m Connor Ferrill”

____________________________________________

The Trump Administration will begin allowing new shallow water Gulf of Mexico oil and gas rigs to operate at reduced royalty, or royalty-free rates to incentivize new activity.

Rig activity is expected to increase over the next year, but Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Director Scott Angelle says that’s only in deep water areas.

Cut 4 (10) “…first place.”

The number of shallow water drills has dropped 89 percent in the last decade.

Angelle says lowering or eliminating the royalties in shallow water zones will allow companies to tap into a significant amount of untapped oil and gas.

Cut 5 (07) “…water.”

Shallow water leases currently have a 12.5 percent royalty rate.

Angelle says revitalizing shallow water drilling would reinvigorate coastal communities like Morgan City, Houma, New Iberia, Terrebonne, and Lafourche.

Cut 6 (12) “…investment.”

Opponents argue the move is just a giveaway to oil companies.

_________________________________________

The American Farm Bureau finds that Louisiana residents can expect to pay $47.54 for a Thanksgiving dinner that caters to a party of ten. That’s $1.37 less than the national average price of $48.91. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation spokesperson Avery Davidson says a 16-pound turkey is about $2 less than the national average.

Cut 7 (06) “…whole lot more.”

Davidson says for three pounds of sweet potatoes, Louisiana residents can expect to spend about $1.43 compared to just over $3 around the rest of the country.

Cut 8 (10) “…directly from them.”

The classic dinner consists of eleven items. For many of the sides, Louisiana residents may be paying slightly higher than the national average. Davidson says when it comes to dessert, the Bayou State is in line with the rest of the nation.

Cut 9 (11) “…you about $2.17.”

The farmer’s share of Thanksgiving food spending is about eight cents on the dollar, meaning farmers will see only $3.80 for each meal.

_____________________

Beginning January 14^th Windows will no longer offer patches and updates for their Windows 7 operating system.

Tech Gumbo host Hagai Davis says nearly a third of all computers in circulation still run Windows 7, and a lot of those folks are in serious danger of being hit by malware that’s sat dormant on their computer.

Cut 10 (11) “…explode”

Davis says when Windows discontinued XP in 2013, users saw a massive spike in malware attacks the day after it dropped support.

It’s not that your Windows 7 computer won’t work starting January 15^th, but Davis says it will leave you particularly vulnerable to attack, and even expose other, updated computers on your network…

Cut 11 (09) “…network”

Windows also announced it will no longer support Windows 2008 server platforms as of January 14^th either.

Good news for Windows users is that the company offers a free upgrade to Windows 10 for Windows 7 and 8 users. Davis says it’s something that can be taken care of pretty quickly.

Cut  12 (04) “…computer” 

Davis adds Windows 10 may not run well on older computers, so if your system is four years old or older, it’s time to look at getting an upgrade.

__________________________

With Thanksgiving on the way, drivers need to be aware of the Click or Ticket campaign that will run this week. State Police Lt. Nick Manale says state troopers and local law enforcement will be on the lookout to see if drivers are buckled up…

Cut 13 (11) “…properly restrained.”

The increased surveillance may lead to more tickets given out but Manale says a ticket is better than a tragedy…

Cut 14 (09) “…time of year.” 

Louisiana’s front seat belt use rate for 2018 is 86.9 percent but Manele says everyone in the car needs to be safe…

Cut 15 (11) “…restrained.”
_____________________________________

LSU is SEC West champions for the first time since 2011, but there was not a big celebration after the Tigers clinched with a 56-20 victory over Arkansas. Coach Ed Orgeron says the team strives to accomplish bigger goals…

Cut 16  (12)  …we are done”  

Quarterback Joe Burrow had another solid day on Saturday as he threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns. But Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the story in this contest with 188 yards rushing and three touchdowns. His final carry was for 89 yards and he was only in the game so he could pick up a couple of yards to get over 100 yards

Cut 17  (18)  for everybody” 

The Tigers can complete an undefeated regular season on Saturday with a win over Texas A-and-M. Edwards-Helaire says LSU is seeking redemption from last year’s seven overtime loss to the Aggies..

cut 18  (20)  worse than that” 

______________________________________

The Saints raced out to a 14-0 lead but needed a 33-yard game-winning field goal by Will Lutz as time expired to beat the Panthers 34-31 at the Superdome on Sunday. Lutz connected on his field goal a couple of minutes after Carolina missed a field goal to give them their first lead. Drew Brees marched the team 65 yards for the winning score…

cut 19 (21)   team effort”    

Brees threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He was also intercepted once, which led to Carolina tying the game. The Saints also committed 12 penalties. Coach Sean Payton says it wasn’t there best game and they need to cut down on the penalties…

cut 20 (18) “ bigger games”    

Governor John Bel Edwards says he has begun reaching out to lawmakers as he looks forward to his second term. Edwards clashed several times with House Republican leadership in his first term and he wants to avoid a similar scenario in his second term…
cut 4 (08) “…Senate as well”
Edwards says he’ll also continue to push legislation to increase the minimum wage and bills that call for equal pay for men and women who do similar work at a business.

Louisiana’s Deputy Chief Information Officer, Neal Underwood, told state lawmakers at a budget meeting today that the goal is still for the Office of Moter Vehicles to re-open on Monday …
Cut 11 (10) “…Monday″
The state was hit with a cyberattack on Monday which impacted 10-percent of the state’s government servers. The investigation continues into who orchestrated the attack.

Have you seen the V-H-I reality show called the Cartel Crew. Well, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy wants it cancelled because he says the show glorifies a brutal, deadly lifestyle that creates countless victims. He says it’s the most irresponsible thing he’s seen on TV…
cut 8 (07) “….over the line”
Kennedy has written a letter to V-H-1 president Chris McCarthy.

Former LSU band members have formed an alumni group known as the Four Notes Club, aimed at supporting the university’s marching band. Executive Board President Timothy Rodrigue says the Tiger band has never had a philanthropic organization dedicated to raising funds specifically for the band.
Cut 12 (09) “…place for LSU.”
More details can be found at TheFourNotesClub.com.