If you have an old Google account, make sure to log in this week. Colleen Crain has the details…

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Black Friday sales show online holiday shopping increased by seven percent this year.. But LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says more shoppers still enjoy the hands-on shopping experience.

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Republican John Nickelson, a candidate for Caddo Parish Sheriff, has filed a lawsuit seeking a new runoff election against Democrat Henry Whitehorn, who won after a recount by one vote. Political Analyst Scott Hughes says a district court judge is set to hear the case Thursday and a ruling could be made the next day.

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After a bad loss on the road to Atlanta, the hot seat is getting warmer for Saints Coach Dennis Allen. New Orleans is 5-and-6 on the season and fans are expecting more and they would like to see more emotion from Allen, especially after the team plays poorly

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It took three and a half hours, but an Orleans Parish jury has convicted the teenager who dragged a woman to her death in New Orleans in March of 2022, of second degree murder.  18 year old John Honore is facing mandatory life in prison for car-jacking 74 year old Linda Frickey and dragging her seven hundred feet.  Official sentencing is set for January 12^th.

Black Friday sales show online holiday shopping increased by seven percent over last year. Holiday shoppers spent nearly $10 billion in online sales in the U-S on Black Friday. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says holiday shopping is starting to normalize following post Pandemic surge in shopping.

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If you have an old Google account you want to keep, Haggai Davis of Tech Gumbo Podcast says you need to log in by the end of this week…

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After losing to Southern Illinois 35-0 on Saturday the Nicholls State football team got stranded in the airport for 22 hours. Brooke Thorington has more.

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After losing by one vote in the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s race, Republican John Nickelson has filed a lawsuit seeking a new runoff election against Democrat Henry Whitehorn. A recount this morning discovered six additional votes, three for each candidate, which meant Whitehorn remained the winner. The case will be heard Friday in Caddo District Court.

ULM has fired head football coach Terry Bowden after winning just ten games in three seasons. The Warhawks finished the 2023 campaign on a ten-game losing streak. KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says despite the losses, it seemed like Bowden had the support of athletics director John Hartwell…

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Former Grambling Head Coach Broderick Fobbs will serve as interim head coach.

If you plan on browsing the web looking for Cyber Monday deals, Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be on the lookout for scams. She says to be aware of false advertising and before you enter your payment information, make sure it’s a legitimate website.

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She also urges shoppers to find out where the company is physically located prior to making a purchase.

According to a Louisiana Fish Fry Products survey eight out of ten respondents crave fried chick at least once a month or more. And Vice President of Marketing Caroline Gray says because 60 percent of respondents cook fried chicken at home, they’re helping fill the void with their fried chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches.

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A recount of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Race did not change the outcome as Democrat Henry Whitehorn remains the winner by ONE vote over Republican John Nickelson. Political analyst Scott Hughes expects Nickelson to file a lawsuit challenging the election results…

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Prior to Monday’s recount, Caddo Clerk of Court Mike Spence, said they found two instances of people inadvertently voting twice, once with a mail-in ballot, the other on Election Day.

A Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly jumped down from the wing of a plane after opening the emergency door Sunday evening. The 38 year old man was detained at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after he ran across the tarmac and tried to drive away in a service truck, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The man was reportedly incoherent when stopped by authorities.  He was not arrested but transported to a hospital for evaluation of his mental status. His name has not be released and JPSO turned the investigation over to federal authorities.

After firing head football coach Terry Bowden, ULM AD Jim Hartwell has a tough job in front of him, because, KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says, the athletic department is stretched thin when it comes to finances

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Former Grambling Head Coach Broderick Fobbs will serve as interim head coach.

The Better Business Bureau’s Carmen Million has some tips for holiday shopping. She says many major retailers offer loyalty programs and she suggest using them for special point offers that could add up. Million also advises that you read the fine print and understand return policies before you complete your purchase.

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A recount of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Race did not change the outcome as Democrat Henry Whitehorn remains the winner by ONE vote over Republican John Nickelson. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the Caddo Board of Elections rescanned the mail-in ballots only, which was about seven-thousand of the more than 43-thousand votes…

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Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says make sure your anti-virus software is up to date before you make an online purchase this holiday season. She urges shoppers to avoid non-secure sites and when making an online purchase it’s best to use your credit card.

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ULM needs a new football coach as Terry Bowden has been fired after three seasons. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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According to a recent survey, Inflation hasn’t diminished the Americans’ craving for fried chicken, Vice President of Marketing for Louisiana Fish Fry, Caroline Gray says their chicken products make the southern staple accessible for connoisseurs.

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ULM has fired head football coach Terry Bowden after going 4-and-8 in each of his first two seasons. This year the Warhawks started 2-0 including a victory over Army. KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says there was a lot of hope heading into the season, but that hope went away as the losses mounted, so the A-D made a move…

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If you plan on browsing the web looking for Cyber Monday deals, Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be on the lookout for scams. She says be aware of false advertising and before you enter your payment information, make sure it’s a legitimate website.

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After a recount, Democrat Henry Whitehorn remains the winner of the Sheriff’s race in Caddo Parish. Brooke Thorington has more.

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According to a Louisiana Fish Fry Products survey of more than 2,000 people across the country eight out of ten respondents crave fried chick at least once a month or more. Vice President of Marketing Caroline Gray says two in five desire it weekly.

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In Caddo Parish Henry Whitehorn remains the winner of the sheriff’s race after a recount this morning. A one-vote victory on November 18^th prompted opponent John Nickelson to call for a recount. 7,000 mail-in ballots were rescanned today and each candidate received three additional votes, so Whitehorn is still the winner by one vote.

ULM needs a new football coach as Terry Bowden has been fired after three seasons. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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It’s Cyber Monday and Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau has a few tips before you make that online purchase. She says to read the fine print and understand return policies before you enter your credit card info.

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She says to make sure it’s a secure website in the browser before entering payment info.

According to a Louisiana Fish Fry Products survey eight out of ten respondents crave fried chick at least once a month or more. And Vice President of Marketing Caroline Gray says because 60 percent of respondents cook fried chicken at home they’re helping fill the void with their fried chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches.

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Louisiana Fish Fry Products include Louisiana-inspired batters, coatings, and seasoning for fried chicken also.

The Louisiana economy is looking up according to one economist, Colleen Crain has the story…

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According to Safewise-dot-com the top five safest cities in the state are Baker, Jennings, Rayne, Harahan, and Broussard. The list is compiled by using factors like the rates of property and violent crime along with security. The report also indicates the Bayou State reported some of the highest crime rates of 2023.

ULM has fired head football coach Terry Bowden after winning just ten games in three seasons. The Warhawks finished the 2023 campaign on a ten-game losing streak. KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says despite the losses, it seemed like Bowden had the support of athletics director John Hartwell…

Cut 9 (11) “…pink slip” 

Former Grambling Head Coach Broderick Fobbs will serve as interim head coach.

According to a Louisiana Fish Fry Products survey of more than 2,000 people, eight out of ten respondents crave fried chick at least once a month or more. And while inflation hasn’t diminished the desire for fried chicken, VP of Marketing Caroline Gray says their products make the southern staple more accessible.

Cut 8 (11) “…own home.” 

LSU is promoting Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Over 900 voters will receive a ballot today to vote for the prestigious award. LSU Sports Information Department Michael Bonnette has unveiled thatkidjayden dot com, a website that informs voters of all of his accomplishments.

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Daniels will find out next Monday if he’s a finalist and the award is given out on December ninth.

We should know soon who will be the next Sheriff of Caddo Parish as the clock ticks down to the noon deadline. Republican John Nickelson demanded a recount after losing to Democrat Henry Whitehorn head of the Louisiana State Police by one point. Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Mike Spence…

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A winner will be certified at noon today at the Caddo Parish Courthouse in downtown Shreveport. If a tie occurs after the recount, there will be another election held Dec. 10.

It’s Cyber Monday and shoppers are browsing the web for great deals on holiday gifts. Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says shoppers should avoid non-secure sites and when making an online purchase it’s best to use your credit card.

Cut 4 (12) “…return it.”

Million also advises that you read the fine print and understand return policies before you complete your purchase.

According to a Louisiana Fish Fry Products survey of more than 2,000 people across the country eight out of ten respondents crave fried chick at least once a month or more. Vice President of Marketing Caroline Gray…

Cut 6 (10) “…too expensive.”

The survey was conducted prior to the launch of their products to cook fried chicken at home. Gray says 60 percent of respondents cook fried chicken at home and they’re helping fill the void with their fried chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches.

If you plan on browsing the web looking for Cyber Monday deals, Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be on the lookout for scams. She says to be aware of false advertising and before you enter your payment information, make sure it’s a legitimate website.

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She also urges shoppers to find out where the company is physically located prior to making a purchase.

Today in Caddo Parish, a recount will take place to decide the sheriff’s race. As it stands now former State Police Commander and Democrat Henry Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nicholson by one vote. Caddo Parish Clerk of Court Mike Spence says they’ll rescan all of the mail-in ballots…
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Spence says they expect to declare a winner by noon today. It has already been determined that two people inadvertently voted twice.

Louisiana homeowners have another chance today to obtain a grant of up to ten-thousand dollars to pay for a roof to withstand extreme winds. Teiko Foxx reports the fourth round of the application period opens at noon…

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After allegedly escaping through a Southwest Airlines plane emergency hatch a passenger was arrested at the New Orleans airport last night. Prior to take-off while the plane was still at the terminal a man exited the plane and was apprehended after running away on the tarmac. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says he was taken to the hospital for evaluation.