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11.22.18
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6:45 LRN Sportscast November 22nd

The Saints are big favorites to beat Atlanta today and extend their win streak to 10 games. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says for the Falcons to have a shot today, they need to protect quarterback Matt Ryan….
cut 13 (12) “…Game 1”

New Orleans beat Atlanta earlier this season and in that game Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara had big games, with the two combining to catch 25 passes. Kick-off is at 7:20.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the team’s leading receiver Justin Jefferson is questionable for Saturday’s game against Texas A-and-M. But Jefferson was at practice yesterday, after missing practice on Monday and Tuesday. Cornerback Kelvin Joseph will be a gametime decision.

In a matchup of two of the best big men in the NBA, Joel Embiid and the 76ers got the best of Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Philadelphia beat the Pels 121-120 as A-D missed the third of three free throws with 2.5 seconds left. Davis had just 12 points on the night, while Embiid had 31 points and 19 rebounds.

The 19th ranked LSU Tigers begin play today at the Advocare Invitational Tournament in Orlando, Florida. The Bayou Bengals will face Charleston at 6 PM. LSU is undefeated, while the Cougars are 3-1 after losing to Oklahoma State n Sunday. LSU will play three games in Orlando before returning home to Baton Rouge after Sunday’s game.

The Ragin Cajuns completed play at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida with a 68-61 win over Tulane. Marcus Stroman scored a career-high 26 points, 19 points in the second half as UL Lafayette erased a seven-point second half deficit. It’s the first win for the Cajuns over the Greenies since 1935.

11.22.18
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6:30 LRN Newscast November 22nd

The turkey with your Thanksgiving feast often is credited with having the ability to put diners to sleep. But as Matt Doyle explains, that’s a myth.
Voicer 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

There will be no sleeping on the couch for the the Lafayette High School Marching Band as they are marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

And Kathy Shows of Lake Charles in Washington D-C. She’s among the 100 volunteers selected to decorate the White House.

It’s Diabetes Awareness month, a time for experts to help raise awareness of the dangerous condition that threatens 15 percent of the adult Louisiana population, and is responsible an estimated 5.7 billion a year in costs for the Bayou State. American Diabetes Association spokesperson Dr. Lashawn McIver says there’s a series of risk factors that can add up…
Cut 9 (09) “…diabetes.”
The ADA estimates 37 percent of Louisiana’s adult population is pre-diabetic.

The Saints put their nine-game winning streak on the line tonight when they host NFC South rival Atlanta. Quarterback Drew Brees is having his best season, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says you can’t overlook the Black and Gold defense, which has been forcing more turnovers lately…
cut 14 (07) “….today”
Kick off is at 7:20.

11.21.18
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16:45 LRN Sportscast November 21

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron says wide receiver Justin Jefferson is questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Texas A-and-M Aggies. Jefferson leads the team with 45 catches and the Tigers are expected to throw the ball a bunch on Saturday since the Aggies rank number one in the SEC in rush defense.

Orgeron has also been named a semi-finalist for coach of the year honors. Coach O plans on having the out of state players over at his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving. He plans on serving oyster dressing, but quarterback Joe Burrow is not anxious to try it…
cut 14 (09) “…appealing to me”

Drew Brees is appealing to those who are voting for the Pro Bowl. Brees leads all players with 487-thousand votes as of November 20th. Tomorrow Brees and the Saints host the Falcons.

The Ragin Cajuns have played well enough down the stretch to give them an opportunity to represent the Sun Belt Western Division in the league’s first ever title game. UL Lafayette has won three of its last four and if they beat ULM on Saturday, they will be West champions. Coach Billy Napier likes the development of his team….
cut 17 (25) “….right way”
ULM can win the West with a win Saturday and an Arkansas State loss.

The Pelicans begin a three-game road trip tonight through the Eastern Conference as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly has won three in a row and they are undefeated at home. Tip time is at six o’ clock.

11.21.18
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LRN PM Newscall November 21 ##minor corrections###

John Madden may be retired as a football commentator, but 21 years later he still celebrates holidays with a Louisiana classic creation, the Turkducken.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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There will be heavy law enforcement on the roadways over the next few days, ensuring motorists get to their destination safely.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

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21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken. Mitstich, who runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife, was summoned before the December 7th Rams game by WWL’s Bob Delgiorno to bring the voice of football the frankenbird. Madden immediately fell in love.

Cut 3 (12) “…Madden Team.”

Turduckens are a culinary Russian Easter egg, where a turkey is stuffed with a chicken that’s been stuffed with a duck.

After becoming a holiday staple on FOX Football broadcasts with Madden, the local business took off, and now ships about a thousand birds out nationwide, along with thousands for locals.

Cut 4 (11) “…self.″

The retired Madden may not be broadcasting the tradition on national TV these days, but he still gets a bird sent to him twice a year by the grateful Mistich. The butcher says Madden is the only man on earth who gets the iconic, and now exclusive six legged turducken, and in return…

Cut 5 (13)  “…quite often.” 

Emeril Lagasse will be cooking this year’s FOX NFL feast before the Saints/Falcons game kicks off tomorrow at 7:20PM.

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With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says with the increase in travel comes an increase in crashes, as was the case for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2017.
Cut 6 (10) “…involved impaired drivers.”
Sandifer says it is important to remember to have a plan in place to keep from getting behind the wheel after indulging with alcohol.

Cut 7 (11) “…they need to go.”

Sandifer says when it comes to those long drives, it’s essential for drivers to have the energy to make it through the trip.

Cut 8 (09) “…behind the wheel.”

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Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will march in the  Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Assistant band director James Cork told K-L-F-Y TV it’s an absolute honor…

Cut 9 (11) “these students.”

The band is directed by Scotty Walker and has received several national honors under his direction. Lafayette High is one of 12 bands invited to march in this year’s parade and Assistant Drum Major Payton Boutte told KLFY TV came as a complete surprise when they found out a year ago…

Cut 10 (14)   “…really awesome“

Hopefully they have warm clothes, temperatures will be in the low to mid 20s in New York for Thanksgiving Day.

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Good news for the thousands of motorists who use the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish. Governor John Bel Edwards says they hope to open up half of the bridge before Christmas

Cut 11 (13) “…at you”

The Sunshine Bridge was closed last month for repairs after a barge hit the structure built in the 1960s. Edwards says crews have been working 24 hours a day, but it will still be January at the earliest before the entire bridge is open for travel. But he says they are making progress

Cut 12 (12)   “…weather permitting”

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LSU Starting Quarterback Joe Burrow is spending his first Thanksgiving in Louisiana, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll try the oyster dressing. Burrow is surprised there’s such a thing

Cut 13 (06) “…anytime soon”

Coach Ed Orgeron said he’ll invite players who do not have family in the area to his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner. Burrow says can eat oysters, but oyster dressing is a bit much…

Cut 14 (09) “…appealing to me”

11.21.18
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14:30 LRN Newscast November 21

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Assistant band director James Cork told K-L-F-Y TV it’s an absolute honor…
Cut 9 (11) “these students.”
Hopefully they have warm clothes, temperatures will be in the low to mid 20s in the Big Apple for Thanksgiving Day.

The state transportation department believes they can re-open one lane in each direction on the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish by mid-December. Governor John Bel Edwards says crews are making progress on fixing the bridge, which was badly damaged by a barge last month…
cut 12 (12) “…weather permitting”
Edwards says resuming normal flow of traffic on the bridge will have to wait until January.

There will be heavy law enforcement on the roadways over the next few days, ensuring motorists get to their destination safely. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

So is oyster dressing on the menu for you tomorrow. Well it’s not everyone, just ask LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow who says he never heard of oyster dressing until this week….
cut 14 (09) “…appealing to me”
Coach Ed Orgeron plans on having a few of the out-of-state players over at his house tomorrow.

11.21.18
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11:40 LRN Sportscast November 21

LSU is ranked seventh in the latest college football playoff rankings heading into the final game of the regular season. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and Athlon Sports writer, Braden Gall, says Coach Ed Orgeron and the Tigers are one of the best stories of college football this year…
cut 15 (10) “…personal level”
LSU will visit Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Tigers have won eight in a row against the Aggies. Orgeron said today that LSU’s leading receiver Justin Jefferson will be questionable for Saturday’s game.

The Saints have one more day of practice before they host the Atlanta Falcons tomorrow night. New Orleans is a big 13 point favorite, but will rookie receiver Tre’Quan Smith play. He was limited at practice yesterday. Unknown if veteran receiver Brandon Marshall is ready to play.

A win for the Cajuns on Saturday against ULM and they will play in the first ever Sun Belt Championship game. UL-Lafayette, the Warhawks and Arkansas State enter the final regular season game in a three-way tie for first place in the West Division. Coach Billy Napier says the pressure is on to win, but it’s been that way for awhile….
cut 18 (16) “….forward to”
For ULM to advance to the Sun Belt Championship, the Warhawks will need a win on Saturday and also an Arkansas State loss.

McNeese ended its season with three straight losses and after three seasons, Lance Guidry is out as head coach of McNeese.

Nicholls is getting ready to host an FCS playoff game on Saturday and Colonels quarterback Chase Fourcade has been named the Southland Player of the year.

11.21.18
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9:30 LRN Newscast November 21

A Mandeville couple cleaning the house for Thanksgiving ends up finding a lottery ticket from June that’s worth one-point-eight million dollars. The winning ticket was on a nightstand, two weeks from expiring. Louisiana lotto spokesperson BreAnne Frye says Harold and Tina Ehrenberg claimed their prize this week….
cut 11 (09) “…many crazy plans”
The ticket was for the June sixth lotto drawing and purchased in Metairie.

The Ehrenbergs can purchase a bunch of turkeys for Thanksgiving with their new found fortune. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says if you are frying a turkey, prepare the area around the fryer to prevent a bad accident…
cut 6 (12) “….turkey frying experience”
Browning says also make sure your frying pot is on grass or concrete, not a wooden structure.

LSU is ranked seventh in the latest college football playoff rankings heading into the final game of the regular season. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and Athlon Sports writer, Braden Gall, says Coach Ed Orgeron and the Tigers are one of the best stories of college football this year…
cut 15 (10) “…personal level”
LSU will visit Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Tigers have won eight in a row against the Aggies.

McNeese has fired head football coach Lance Guidry after three seasons. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in Lake Charles, but never led the Cowboys into the F-C-S playoffs.

Former Congressman Chris John has stepped down as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. John has led the lobbying organization since 2007.

11.21.18
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8:30 LRN Newscast

A federal judge in Mississippi has ruled that an abortion ban after 15 weeks is unconstitutional. That means a similar law passed in Louisiana this year will not go into effect anytime soon. Louisiana’s 15-week abortion ban only goes into effect if the federal court upholds the law in Mississippi. It’s unclear if the Mississippi governor will appeal the decision.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has tips on keeping you and your family safe this holiday. Kevin Barnhart has more…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A Mandeville couple had a one-point-eight million dollar lottery ticket in their home for weeks until they finally claimed their grand prize this week at Louisiana Lottery headquarters. Louisiana Lotto spokesperson BreAnne Frye says Harold and Tina Ehrenberg came across the winning ticket while cleaning the house. They purchased the ticket in early June…
cut 12 (09) “…for 17,948 dollars”
Frye says the winning ticket was set to expire in two weeks.

In two-plus seasons, LSU’s Ed Orgeron has won over many Tiger fans as the team has a chance to win 10-regular season games for the first time since 2012. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and writer at Athlon, Braden Gall, says Orgeron’s start at LSU has been a great story, but…
cut 14 (10) “….LSU fans expect’
LSU is seeking its eighth straight win over Texas A-and-M on Saturday.

11.21.18
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7:30 LRN Newscast November 21

Governor John Bel Edwards on his “Ask the Governor” radio show said he’s more encouraged about the possibility of raising the minimum wage in Louisiana after Arkansas decided to raise their wage to 11-dollars an hour by 2021. Raising the minimum wage has been a campaign promise for the governor and he’ll push the legislature to pass legislation next year…
cut 8 (10) “…25 cents”
Edwards will make the push when the regular session convenes in April.

Prior to the season, LSU was picked to finish 5th in the seven-team SEC West, but the Fighting Tigers could end up winning 10 regular season games, if they defeat Texas A&M on Saturday. SiriusXM College Football Sports Nation host Braden Gall was one of those who didn’t expect much from this group of Tigers….
cut 13 (09) “…for him”
The latest college football rankings came out last night and LSU is still ranked seventh.

Shreveport police have arrested a 13-year-old who is accused of shooting a pizza delivery driver earlier this month. 28-year-old Lester McGee was gunned down two days after starting with Domino’s. The teen, who will not be identified because of his age, surrendered to Shreveport Police and he was accompanied by his mother.

A simple task of holiday house cleaning has resulted in a couple coming up with enough cash to just buy a whole new house. Kevin Barnhart has the story….
Voicer 2 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

11.21.18
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

Prior to the season, LSU was picked to finish 5th in the seven-team SEC West, but the Fighting Tigers could end up winning 10 regular season games, if they defeat Texas A&M on Saturday. SiriusXM College Football Sports Nation host Braden Gall was one of those who didn’t expect much from this group of Tigers….
cut 13 (09) “…for him”
The latest college football rankings came out last night and LSU is still ranked seventh.

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport has returned to practice on a limited basis. Davenport is trying to come back from a toe injury that has sidelined him since the win over the Vikings.

Rookie wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith was also limited at practice yesterday with a foot injury. It’s unknown if wide receiver Brandon Marshall will make his Saints debut.

UL-Lafayette and ULM will face each other Saturday at Malone Stadium with first place on the line in the Sun Belt West Division. Both teams are 6-5 overall, 4-3 in conference and in a three-way tie with Arkansas State. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says one of their top priorities against the Warhawks is to slow down their quarterback Caleb Evans…
Cut 16 (18) “…for you”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 2 PM.

McNeese has fired head football coach Lance Guidry after three seasons. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in Lake Charles, but never led the Cowboys into the F-C-S playoffs.

Nicholls Quarterback Chase Fourcade has been named Southland Player of the Year.