The winner of the Lane Kiffin Sweepstakes will be announced tomorrow as the Ole Miss Head coach takes the podium to reveal his decision. LSU, Florida, and Ole Miss have been the three destinations to watch but ESPN Baton Rouge’s Matt Moscona says it may be down to a two-horse race.

Cut 12 (12) “…sort of conceded.”

It’s Black Friday and spending is expected to be up 4-percent from last year, but individual budgets have reportedly gone down.  decreased. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says The Black Friday deals also may not be that great. He says just because something is on sale, doesn’t make it a good deal and discounts will be a little smaller this year.

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that can mean only one thing — Christmas is right around the corner. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Small Business Saturday is tomorrow.  NFIB state director Leah Long says last year, shoppers spent an estimated 22 billion dollars at locally owned businesses nationwide and she believes the support means more than ever to small business owners.

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Black Friday spending is expected to be up 4-percent from last year, but individual budgets have reportedly decreased. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says higher prices and numbers of shoppers could be driving up the numbers.

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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday began in 2010 to help local shops and restaurants bring in more customers after the Great Recession. NFIB state director Leah Long says last year, shoppers spent an estimated 22 billion dollars at locally owned businesses nationwide and that’s great for the local economy…

Cut 7 (05) “…in the community.”

Long says NFIB’s latest survey shows small business optimism has slipped as owners grow more cautious about the months ahead ant they need your support more than ever this year.

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The SEC’s most eligible bachelor will hand out his final rose tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

LSU will close out the season at 8th-ranked Oklahoma tomorrow. The Tigers are looking to play spoiler for a new SEC rival on the edge of the College Football Playoffs. Linebacker Whit Weeks says the first step will be dealing with experienced Sooners quarterback John Mateer.

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Many people in Louisiana are gathered around family and friends at this hour in Louisiana. For this man, Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday…

Cut 8 (09) “…with the family”

Tomorrow is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. According to Wallethub’s 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey, nearly two in three Americans say the economy will make the holidays less fun. Wallethub analyst Chris Lupo says this is the time of the  year budgets tend to go out the window and wallets get light quickly…

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Lupo says if you’re looking to get a Gift Card. Sephora, Target and Starbucks top their list.

The Louisiana High School football quarterfinals are on Friday night, and Andre Champagne has more on what is expected to be a top matchup in Division 4 select…

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On Saturday, LSU wraps up its regular season by visiting eighth ranked Oklahoma. The Tigers are 7-and-4, while the Sooners are 9-and-2 and will be in the college football playoffs with a win. Tigers Linebacker Whit Weeks can’t wait…

Cut 17 (13) “…get a victory”

Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. This man looks forward to seeing siblings he doesn’t get to spend a whole lot of time with these days.

Cut 7 (07) “…time with them.”

Everyone has their favorite Thanksgiving dish or food. Oyster dressing is a popular one for many. Chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, Mitch Jurisich, says if you’ve never had oyster dressing, you do not know what you’re missing. He says most people who try it, want it to be a holiday staple…

Cut 10 (08) “…oyster dressing.”

The drama over whether former LSU football coach Brian Kelly will receive his entire buyout of nearly 54-million dollars is over. Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Dellenger reports that LSU has informed Kelly they are firing him without cause and he’ll receive his 54-million dollars in monthly payments over the next six years.

Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year. Kace Kieschnick has some tips from WalletHub

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The quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs are tomorrow night. The defending champs in Division Two select, Archbishop Shaw will visit Loyola Prep. The Flyers have an explosive offense led by quarterback Byrce Restovich. But the LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the Eagles are outstanding in the defensive secondary…

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An Angola death row inmate is back in Monroe after a district judge granted him bail. Jimmie Duncan was convicted in 1998 after prosecutors convinced a jury he raped and drowned his girlfriend’s toddler in a bathtub. But Duncan’s attorneys have shown enough forensic evidence that fourth Judicial District Court Judge Alvin Sharp ruled he should be released on a 150-thousand dollar bond. Prosecutors, including the Attorney General’s Office, are asking the State Supreme Court to overturn the trial court’s recent ruling.

It’s Thanksgiving, and our own Andrew Greenstein got some opinions from some people on their impressions of the holiday.

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Sixty-four high school football teams practiced this morning as they are preparing for their quarterfinals games tomorrow night. The defending state champions in Division Three select, the Catholic High New Iberia Panthers are visiting top-seeded Lafayette Christian. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says Catholic has a had a great year, but this could be the end of the road for the Panthers…

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Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday. Wallethub’s Chris Lupo warns that discounts this year may not be as potent as they seem. Some retailers will raise prices before discounting them while prices on other items like electronics have increased due to tariffs and a lackluster economy. He says shoppers need to do their homework.

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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 Louisiana High School football quarterfinals are on Friday night, and Andre Champagne has more on what is expected to be a top matchup in Division 4 select…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The drama over former LSU Coach Brian Kelly’s buyout is over as the university has informed Kelly that he’s been terminated without cause and the school will play the required buyout, which is 54-million dollars. Kelly will receive monthly payments over six years as long as he makes a good faith effort to find another job.

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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 Dottie Beletto with the Bayou Classic says there are several activities surrounding the matchup, including a business competition for students, a Black Small Business showcase, and there will be a Fan Festival on Saturday beginning at nine am.

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Bayou Classic Weekend is a big one for the Crescent city as more than 200-thousand people make the trip to New Orleans for the game and all that surrounds it.

Something all those people will likely be talking about is who will reportedly be Southern’s new football coach.  It’s Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.  The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

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…

Cut 4 (06) “…biggest discounts.”

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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…

Cut 11 (12) “…the public.”

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

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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…

Cut 14 (09) “…Edna Karr”