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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The holiday season is here, and that means turkey, mistletoe – and the flu. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There are many who view Thanksgiving as their favorite holiday, because of all the food and the chance to see relatives…

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The Lane Kiffin saga will be a big topic around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports said on Tiger Rag Radio it’s looking like Kiffin will leave Ole Miss for LSU. Ole Miss A-D Keith Carter said a decision on Kiffin’s coaching future will be announced Saturday. Dellenger says if Kiffin does not sign a contract extension with the Rebels, he’ll likely be suspended or placed on leave, which will result in Kiffin leaving Oxford…

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Tiger Rag is reporting that Kiffin and LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson have been talking recruiting regularly in recent days.

Friday night it’s the quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs. There’s a big matchup in Baton Rouge as Alexandria Senior High visits Catholic High. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the winner likely gets Edna Karr…

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A national college football reporter is reporting it’s looking more likely that Lane Kiffin ends up at LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Former LSU and current New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is being placed on Injured Reserve after being carted off in the third quarter of the 26-20 win over Cincinnati. Campbell will miss at least the next four games with a knee injury, but there’s hope that he will be able to return before the regular season ends.

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. 26^th 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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Interim head coach James Borrego will look to make it two wins in a row as the Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies in their final NBA cup matchup tonight at 7 p.m.

Tulane is ranked 24^th in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings and just two wins away from a playoff berth as the top ranked group of five school. A win at home over 1-and-10 Charlotte Saturday means the Green Wave will host an American Conference Championship game. Their most likely opponent is one-loss North Texas.

College football writer Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports says the signs are pointing toward Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss and heading to LSU. But Dellenger says there are no guarantees Kiffin will be the next head coach at LSU…

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Dellenger reports Florida officials have started to pursue other candidates and Ole Miss administrators have begun to reach out to potential replacement coaches.

The Louisiana High School Football quarterfinals are on Friday. In Division II select, the defending state champion Archbishop Shaw Eagles travel to Shreveport to face the Loyola Prep Flyers. Verrett says Loyola Prep has a dangerous pass attack, but believes the Eagles’ secondary could cause problems for junior quarterback Bryce Restovich and his offense.

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With the holidays upon us, that means flu activity is ramping up and Louisiana leads the nation in reported cases, according to the CDC.  Dr. Julio Figueroa with LSU Health New Orleans says if you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, the very best thing you can do is to stay home and to stay away from people who are susceptible to illness.

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With Thanksgiving being one of the worst times of the year for serious crashes, State Police remind you to make an extra effort to drive safely. It should be common knowledge by now that speed kills. But Trooper Ryan Davis also reminds you that the roads are not to be treated as NASCAR racetracks – do not follow the vehicle in front of you too closely!

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We must wait a few more days before we know what Lane Kiffin will do. Does the Ole Miss football coach stay in Oxford or is he coming to LSU. Kiffin has been at Ole Miss for six seasons, winning 10 or more games in four of those seasons. This year, he has the Rebels on the cusp of making the College Football playoffs. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports says he spoke with Kiffin two weeks ago and Kiffin said he loves it in Oxford, but it’s also believed he wants to coach for a Blue Blood…

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Dellenger believes Kiffin will be the next head football coach at LSU.

Louisiana leads the nation in reported flu cases according to the CDC. Doctor Julio Figueroa with LSU Health New Orleans says if you have not received the flu shot, it would be a good time to get it…

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The highways are filled with vehicles heading to their Thanksgiving destinations. AAA projects at least 73 million people will travel by car. According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.62. That’s about ten cents cheaper than a year ago. Fuel analyst Don Redman…

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About six-million people are flying this Thanksgiving holiday. That’s a 15-percent increase from 2019.

State Police is asking Louisiana residents to celebrate Thanksgiving responsibly. Trooper Ryan Davis says never take the wheel after you’ve had too much to drink. If you plan on having a good time – perhaps TOO good of a time – have a plan beforehand.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. taps Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham to be the new principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s the number-two job at the agency. Mark Ballard, the Washington, DC, correspondent for The Advocate, says the move solidifies the CDC’s newly-found skepticism on vaccines.

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During his time as the state’s first surgeon general, Abraham worked to end the promotion of vaccination clinics in the state.

The search continues today for an instructor and her student who were conducting a training flight on Monday night when their Cessna aircraft crashed into Lake Pontchartrain. The owner of Apollo Flight School, Michael Crasto, says he’s never had an incident like this in his 46 years of being a flight instructor and pilot…

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The United Cajun Navy says heavy winds and waves are hindering search efforts.

The Lane Kiffin saga will be a big topic around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports said on Tiger Rag Radio it’s looking like Kiffin will leave Ole Miss for LSU. Ole Miss A-D Keith Carter said a decision on Kiffin’s coaching future will be announced Saturday. Dellenger says if Kiffin does not sign a contract extension with the Rebels, he’ll likely be suspended or placed on leave, which will result in Kiffin leaving Oxford…

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Tiger Rag is reporting that Kiffin and LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson have been talking recruiting regularly in recent days.

State Police is urging drivers to avoid distractions when on the roads for this Thanksgiving weekend. That means putting down the cell phone while behind the wheel and Trooper Ryan Davis says it’s also important children in the vehicle are on their best behavior…

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A national college football reporter is reporting it’s looking more likely that Lane Kiffin ends up at LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Tulane is ranked 24^th in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings and just two wins away from a playoff berth as the top ranked group of five school. A win at home over 1-and-10 Charlotte Saturday means the Green Wave will host an American Conference Championship game. Their most likely opponent is one-loss North Texas.

The busiest travel week of the year is here, and State Police are reminding drivers to stay safe. Trooper Ryan Davis says always, never take the wheel after you’ve had too much to drink. If you plan on having a good time – perhaps TOO good of a time – have a plan beforehand.

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Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham has been selected as the new principal deputy director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. During his time as the state’s first surgeon general, Abraham worked to end the promotion of vaccination clinics in the state. The Advocate’s D.C. correspondent Mark Ballard says Abraham will use his new role to take that mission national.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. taps Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham to be the new principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s the number-two job at the agency. Mark Ballard, the Washington, DC, correspondent for The Advocate, says the move solidifies the CDC’s newly-found skepticism on vaccines.

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During his time as the state’s first surgeon general, Abraham worked to end the promotion of vaccination clinics in the state.

The state’s highways will be packed this afternoon with motorists trying to get to their Thanksgiving destination. State Police Trooper Ryan Davis warns against tailgating…

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Davis says every passenger in the vehicle needs to be buckled up as we are in the middle of click it or ticket campaign.

The holiday season is here, and that means turkey, mistletoe – and the flu. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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After a 14-year-old Livingston Parish girl is charged with killing her newborn baby, Louisiana Right to Life wants to remind you of the state’s Safe Haven Law. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Surgeon General and former Congressman Ralph Abraham has been named second in command at the CDC. Abraham has many of the same beliefs as U-S Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy when it comes to vaccines. Abraham is not a proponent of COVID and flu vaccines for instance.

College football writer Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports says the signs are pointing toward Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss and heading to LSU. But Dellenger says there are no guarantees Kiffin will be the next head coach at LSU…

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Dellenger reports Florida officials have started to pursue other candidates and Ole Miss administrators have begun to reach out to potential replacement coaches.

With the holidays upon us, that means flu activity is ramping up. Dr. Julio Figueroa with LSU Health New Orleans says Louisiana has some of the highest prevalence of flu in the country right now.

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Dr. Figueroa says if you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, the very best thing you can do is to stay home.