A Shreveport man is facing charges after he allegedly offered to give two teenagers a ride home, instead took them to a local hotel room and tried to sexually assault them. Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon says the teenagers made a bad decision in getting into Reed’s vehicle. They did not know him

Cut 12 (15) “…from happening”

He says the juvenile who escaped alerted the authorities. Bordelon says officers rushed to the hotel to arrest Reed.

The hype is coming to a head — just a couple days until the Eagles and the Chiefs do battle in Super Bowl 59 at the Superdome. Who do people think will win? With two evenly-matched teams, opinions are mixed.

Cut 3 (06) “…Philly by 6.”

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest sports betting event of the year, and Super Bowl LIX  is expected to break records. Adam Thompson with Bookies-dot-com  says one notable prop bet is Saquon Barkley to record 10-plus rushing yards in each quarter.

Cut 12 (07) “…per quarter.”

The average live price for crawfish has dropped $1.20 a pound heading into Super Bowl weekend. That’s according to Laney King with the Crawfish App, who says this is shaping up to be a much better crawfish season than last year…

Cut 8 (13) “….when it really counts”

King says if you purchase boiled crawfish from your favorite spot, expect to pay around $7.10 a pound and a 35-pound sack is going for around 165-dollars.

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a Kansas City sports reporter in New Orleans was covering the Super Bowl. Kenner Police have taken Danette Colbert into custody after he allegedly used 27-year-old Adan Manzano’s credit card at several stores in the New Orleans area. Currently Colbert is only facing property crimes, but police say she has a history of drugging men.

Especially in light of what happened New Year’s Day, security along Bourbon Street is tighter than it’s ever been before…

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Shreveport Police say two teenagers survived a harrowing experience when they accepted a ride from a stranger and instead of being driven home, they were taken to a local hotel room. Corporal Chris Bordelon says Jeffrey Reed did not allow the teens to leave, once he got them in that hotel room…

Cut 11 (15) “…in custody”

Bordelon says one of the teens did escape and alerted authorities who rushed to the hotel and arrested Reed.

Crawfish lovers gearing up for a Super Bowl weekend boil can expect lower prices than anticipated. Following a historic snowstorm, supply has rebounded, driving prices down by about a dollar per pound. Crawfish App Founder Laney King says live crawfish on average will run you $4.79 per pound.

Cut 6 (10) “…35-pound sack of crawfish.”

King says crawfish prices were almost doubled at this time last year.

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a sports reporter who was in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl. Twenty-seven-year-old Adam Manzano was found dead in his Kenner hotel room. Manzano was covering the game for Telemundo KC. Kenner Police say they have taken Danette Colbert of Slidell into custody. Police say Colbert used Manzano’s credit card at multiple stores and surveillance video shows her leaving his  hotel room alone. Authorities also Colbert has a history of financial crimes that include drugging men, stealing their money and using their credit cards.

Meanwhile, security is very tight on Bourbon Street. This man a massive police presence is a necessity for big events…

Cut 5 (07) “….feels safe”

A Shreveport man is facing charges after he allegedly kidnapped two teenagers and attempted to sexually assault them. Corporal Chris Bordelon with the Shreveport Police Department says a 13 and a 14-year-old were walking down the street during the middle of the night when Jeffrey Reed drove by and offered the teens a ride…

Cut 10 (12) “…to escape”

The escaped teen contacted authorities who rushed to the hotel to arrest Reed.

Southern University’s Human Jukebox is preparing to perform at the Super Bowl for a ninth time in the marching band’s history. Band director Kedric Taylor guarantees they will put on a spectacular…and diverse…performance before the game on Sunday…

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Staff Sergeant Kim Hubers from South Dakota will have an amazing weekend as she received two Super Bowl tickets courtesy of USAA. Hubers served 14 years in the Army National Guard, before she was forced to medically retire. She returns to New Orleans for the first time since her deployment to the city after Hurricane Katrina, which she was difficult…

Cut 14 (17) “…fantastic way”

Hubers will also get meet her favorite player, former LSU star and Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson.

Super Bowl weekend is finally here in New Orleans and everywhere you go on Bourbon Street, you will see concrete and steel barricades and law enforcement in tactical gear. These Super Bowl visitors are grateful, saying it gives them peace of mind.

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There are visitors from around the world that have come to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, including military veteran Kim Hubers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Thanks to USAA, Hubers has received two Super Bowl tickets and she’s brought her daughter, Aubrey…

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Hubers who served 14 years in the Army National Guard will also get to meet her favorite player. Saint Rose’s own and former LSU star and now Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson.

Southern University steps onto the worldwide stage prior to the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Greg Brooks Junior’s lawyers have fired back at LSU Coach Brian Kelly. Kelly said on Wednesday he’s been part of Brooks’ recovery from brain surgery that  left him permanently disabled. But in a statement released by Brooks’ legal team, they stand by the Good Morning America report that Kelly has not reached out since October 2023, which was just after his surgery.

It’s Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans and especially in light of what happened New Year’s Day, security along Bourbon Street is tighter than it’s ever been before. Andrew Greenstein spoke with Bourbon Street visitors.

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A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 AM for the southern half of the state today. The fog is mixing with smoke from a marsh fire in St. Charles Parish which has resulted in near zero visibility conditions for some areas.

Super Bowl Pregame festivities in the Superdome will certainly have a Louisiana flair. New Orleans native Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem, Lafayette’s Lauren Daigle along with Trombone Shorty from New Orleans will perform God Bless America. And before that, the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band will entertain the crowd. Band director Kedric Taylor…

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A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota returns to New Orleans for the first time today since performing clean-up work following Hurricane Katrina and she will get to go to the Super Bowl. Staff Sergeant Kim Hubers is one of a few military veterans that have received tickets for the game, and she can’t believe it…

Cut 13 (08)  “…in shock.”

USAA teamed up with former LSU star and Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to award Hubers a trip to the Super Bowl and game tickets. Jefferson is her favorite player.

The pregame entertainment at Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana. Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem. The New Orleans native says he thinks about his life when singing the anthem…

Cut 6 (10) “…our shared humanity.”

Lauren Daigle of Lafayette and Trombone Shorty from New Orleans will perform America the Beautiful before the Super Bowl.

The French Quarter will have its busiest weekend since New Year’s Day which ended tragically with the terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. That event and the snowstorm led to lower business sales in January. But Kelly Henderson, manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street says he’s more upset about the lives lost…

Cut 10 (10) “…slow us down”

Egg prices are soaring as a result of the bird flu, which has resulted in fewer chickens that can lay eggs. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it will take some time to restock poultry houses and vaccinate the hens…

Cut 4 (07) “….stop the disease”

While no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, officials remain vigilant.

There is certainly Kansas City Chiefs fatigue heading into the Super Bowl. K-C is seeking to win the Super Bowl for a record third consecutive year and this is there fifth appearance in the game in six years. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish likes playing the villain in this game…

Cut 14 (14) “…more fun”

The New Orleans French Quarter is filling up with football fans. Huge crowds are expected through Super Bowl Sunday. Kelly Henderson, the manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street, says he’s treating Super Bowl week like Mardi Gras.

Cut 9 (05)  “…hope and pray.”

Business up and down Bourbon Street are looking for this week to make up for a tough January, when they had to close due for several days to the New Year’s Day attack and the snowstorm.

Lauren Daigle and New Orleans own Trombone Shorty will perform America the Beautiful prior to kick off. Daigle, a Lafayette native and Grammy-winning Christian music artist says she’s always loved this song…

Cut 7 (16) “…to me.”

Super Bowl week means parties and Mardi Gras world thew a party for six-thousand media guests to promote Louisiana, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says it put Louisiana in the Global Spotlight.

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