Saints running back Alvin Kamara rushed for an NFL record-tying six touchdowns as New Orleans defeated Minnesota 52-33 on Christmas Day. The Black and Gold also clinched an NFC South crown for a fourth straight season. Coach Sean Payton…
cut 12 (12) “…care of itself”
The Saints conclude the regular season next Sunday at Carolina.

Crowley Republican John Stefanski has been tapped to chair the House Governmental Affairs Committee, the panel tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. It will define the boundaries of each Legislative and Congressional district. Stefanski says he aims to be fair…
Cut 4 (08) “…right”
The maps must-win Legislative approval, Governor John Bel Edwards must sign off on them and they also need the federal government’s approval.

The LHSAA Prep football Classic begins tomorrow in Natchitoches and Brooke Thorington says the city is rolling out the red carpet…
cut 2 (30) “…Brooke Thorington”

The Ragin Cajuns take on U-T-S-A today in the Servpro First Responder Bowl in Dallas. The Roadrunners are 7-and-5 and feature the Conference USA Player of the Year in Sincere McCormick, who has rushed for 13-hundred yards. A win for the Cajuns gives them ten for the season. Kick-off is at 2:30 on A-B-C.

Christmas Day saw a record-setting performance by Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who rushed for six touchdowns, tying a 91-year-old NFL record as New Orleans mauled Minnesota 52-33. Kamara’s sixth touchdown came after a long pass play to Adam Trautman that got the ball near the goal line again for Kamara to get in the end zone…
cut 17 (15) “…with another group”
The Saints celebrated Kamara’s sixth touchdown by performing snow angels in the end zone. New Orleans is also NFC South champs for a fourth straight season.

The 16th Ragin Cajuns can wrap up a second consecutive double-digit win season by beating Texas-San Antonio in today’s First Responder Bowl in Dallas. U-L Lafayette enters with a 9-1 record, while the Roadrunners are 7-4. Kick-off is at 2:30.

The Louisiana Legislature had its hands full in 2020 and 2021 also looks busy. Redistricting will be a priority once all of the census data comes in. Crowley Republican John Stefanski has been named chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversees the drawing of political lines. But Stefanski says it’s also likely the state will face a COVID-induced budget deficit when they return in April for the regular session…
cut 5 (08) “….redistricting”
That special session would take place in June.

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says The Day 1 Families Fund is a part of the Jeff Bezos Day One charitable organization, Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon
Cut 7 (11) “…to us.”
Broussard says they’ve seen family homelessness grow by 200-percent in Acadiana this year.

Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski has been tapped to chair House and Governmental Affairs; the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. It will define the boundaries of each Legislative and Congressional district and can result in maps that are a major boon for the party in control of the Legislature, but Stefanski says he aims to be fair…

Cut 4 (08) “…right”

The map must win full Legislative approval in the Republican-dominated Capitol, but could be vetoed by Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.

Lafayette will have a new police chief New Year’s Eve. Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has appointed Thomas Lee Glover Sr. of Dallas. Glover retired from the Dallas Police Department in 2017. The new chief says his first priority is to make Lafayette safer with a focus on community policing.

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says The Day 1 Families Fund is a part of the Jeff Bezos Day One charitable organization, Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon

Cut 7 (11)  “…to us.”

High School Football Fans will begin flocking to Natchitoches today to attend the annual LHSAA Prep Classic.  Kelli West, spokesperson for the Parish Tourist Commission says they are catering to football fans by extending hours for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum and there’s plenty of other activities for visitors.

Cut 11 (11) “…see and do.”

Games for the Prep Classic kickoff Sunday.

It’s a chilly Christmas Day in the Bayou State, and as many people are inside opening presents or gathering around the table for a Christmas meal,  Governor John Bel Edwards understands 2020 has been a difficult year for most families, but he’s looking forward to a better 2021…
cut 30 (07) “….me in prayer”

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says with the pandemic and two major hurricanes the grant couldn’t have come at a better time.
Cut 6 (11) “…homelessness.”
The money comes from a charitable organization created by the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder names Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski the chair of House and Governmental Affairs, the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. We don’t have census data just yet but Stefanski says they’re confident about one thing…

Cut 3 (08) “…right now.”
Ten years ago the state lost a congressional seat after a population loss post-Hurricane Katrina.

The LHSAA Prep Football Classic is set to begin Sunday in Natchitoches. Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West says they are ready to welcome thousands of football fans, and many of them are visiting for the first time…
cut 9 (07) “…favorite team”
Their famous Christmas Light Display will be still be up and the quaint town is also home to the house featured in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias.

A Crowley Republican has been tapped to chair the House committee in charge of the legislative and congressional districts next year.

 Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

A spokesperson with the Baton Rouge Police Department says they have arrested a man for making a bomb after discovering suspicious devices following an incident in North Baton Rouge on Christmas Eve. Sgt. Don Coppola says 22-year-old Joseph Paul Mobley of Baton Rouge is charged with possession and manufacturing of a bomb. They were initially called to the scene for a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Catholic Charities of Acadiana has received a five-million-dollar grant to help solve family homelessness. Catholic Charities of Acadiana spokesperson Ben Broussard says with mass evictions and the hurricanes they’ve spent half a million dollars to keep families from being homeless. He says the five-million-dollar grant from The Day One Families Fund will help them build a new shelter and aid more families…

cut 8 (11) “…right there”

Natchitoches is preparing to host the L-H-S-A-A’s Prep Football Classic. The four-day event begins Sunday. This is a real tourism opportunity for the town as they have an already scheduled fireworks show set for Saturday night and they hope football fans check out their renowned Christmas lights…
cut 10 (12) “….and scenes”
That’s Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West.

Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski has been tapped to chair House and Governmental Affairs; the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. It will define the boundaries of each Legislative and Congressional district and can result in maps that are a major boon for the party in control of the Legislature, but Stefanski says he aims to be fair…

Cut 4 (08) “…right”

The map must win full Legislative approval in the Republican-dominated Capitol, but could be vetoed by Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.

Lafayette will have a new police chief New Year’s Eve. Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has appointed of Thomas Lee Glover Sr. of Dallas. Glover retired from the Dallas Police Department in 2017 where he served as deputy chief since 2012. The new chief says his first priority is to make Lafayette safer with a focus on community policing.

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says The Day 1 Families Fund is a part of the Jeff Bezos Day One charitable organization, Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon

Cut 7 (11)  “…to us.”

High School Football Fans will begin flocking to Natchitoches Saturday to attend the annual LHSAA Prep Classic.  Kelli West, spokesperson for the Parish Tourist Commission says they are catering to football fans by extending hours for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum and there’s plenty of other activities for visitors.

Cut 11 (11) “…see and do.”

Games for the Prep Classic kickoff Sunday.

It’s a chilly start to this Christmas Day, but many people are inside unwrapping presents. Governor John Bel Edwards understands 2020 has been a difficult year for most families, but he’s looking forward to a better 2021…
cut 30 (07) “….me in prayer”

A Crowley Republican has been tapped to chair the House committee in charge of redistricting in 2021. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

The Saints can win the N-F-C South for a fourth consecutive season today with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. It’s the first time the Black and Gold have played on Christmas Day but veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders is looking forward to it…
cut 13 (11) “…Day”
Tre’Quan Smith, Marcus Williams and Nick Easton have been ruled out for this game.

The LHSAA Prep Football Classic is set to begin Sunday in Natchitoches. Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West says they are ready to welcome thousands of football fans, many of them are visiting Natchitoches for the first time…
cut 9 (07) “…favorite team”
Natchitoches’ famous Christmas Light Display will be lit and there’s a fireworks show on Saturday night.

It’s Christmas Day a day to open presents, visit with family, eat food and today there will be plenty of sports to watch. The Pelicans will face the Heat to begin the NBA’s five-game extravaganza. And the Saints host the Vikings for a rare Friday afternoon 3:30 kick-off in the Dome.

The LHSAA Prep football Classic begins Sunday in Natchitoches and Brooke Thorington says the city is putting out the red carpet…
cut 2 (30) “…Brooke Thorington”

The Louisiana Legislature had its hands full in 2020 and 2021 also looks busy. Redistricting will be a priority once all of the census data comes in. Crowley Republican John Stefanski has been named chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversees the drawing of political lines. But Stefanski says it’s also likely the state will face a COVID-induced budget deficit when they return in April for the regular session…
cut 5 (08) “….redistricting”
That special session would take place in June.

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says with the pandemic and two major hurricanes the grant couldn’t have come at a better time.
Cut 6 (11) “…homelessness.”
The money comes from a charitable organization created by the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.

The Catholic Charities of Acadiana has received a five-million-dollar grant to help solve family homelessness. Catholic Charities of Acadiana spokesperson Ben Broussard says with mass evictions and the hurricanes they’ve spent half a million dollars to keep families from being homeless. He says the five million dollar grant from the Day One families fund will help them build a new shelter and aid more families…
cut 8 (11) “…right there”

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder names Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski the chair of House and Governmental Affairs, the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. We don’t have census data just yet but Stefanski says they’re confident about one thing…

Cut 3 (08) “…right now.”
Ten years ago the state lost a congressional seat after a population loss post-Hurricane Katrina.

The Saints look to win the NFC South today and avoid a three-game losing streak when they host the Vikings for a 3:30 kick-off. Minnesota is 6-8 on the season and need a win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Saints Safety Malcolm Jenkins…
cut 12 (08) “…A-game
New Orleans has lost to the Vikings twice in the playoffs in recent history, both times Minnesota won on the final play.

Natchitoches is preparing to host the L-H-S-A-A’s Prep Football Classic. The four-day event begins Sunday. This is a real tourism opportunity for Natchitoches as they have an already scheduled fireworks show set for Saturday night and they hope football fans check out their renowned Christmas lights…
cut 10 (12) “….and scenes”
That’s Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West.

The Saints look to win the NFC South today and avoid a three-game losing streak when they host the Vikings for a 3:30 kick-off. Minnesota is 6-8 and need a win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Saints Safety Malcolm Jenkins…
cut 12 (08) “…A-game
New Orleans has lost to the Vikings twice in the playoffs in recent history, both times Minnesota won on the final play.