Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says the bright side is, at least the temperatures will be going up by the end of the week.

Cut 5 (08)  “…pretty mild temperatures.” 

But we’ll have to survive tomorrow first, with temperatures dropping even further than they did today.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says looking at the full shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.

Cut 8 (06) “…holiday shopping turnout.”

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010.

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the seven overtime barnburner was the highlight of a night full of controversy, something that  likely won’t be forgotten, or forgiven by fans of both teams.

Cut 11 (10) “…this up”

Kragthorpe suffers from Parkinsons and says the hit, which landed on his pacemaker, made his heart flutter.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says this should serve as a reminder to those indulging in alcohol to make better decisions in an effort to stay off the roadways.

Cut 14 (07) “…years to come.”

Nicholls won its first playoff game in 32 years beating San Diego 49-30. It’s the fifth straight win for the Colonels who started fast as they jumped out to a 35-10 lead at halftime. Chase Fourcade had a huge game as he threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 82 yards and two more scores. Fourcade…

Cut 18 (22) “we did”

The Ragin Cajuns will play in the first ever Sun Belt Championship game in football this Saturday as UL-Lafayette defeated ULM 31-28 to win the Western Division. Running back Trey Ragas…

Cut 19 (14)   “…keep fighting”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the fight started Dameyune Craig, who was fired by Coach O after one year as an assistant at LSU…

Cut 9 (07) “move along.”

That’s when Cole Fisher allegedly decked Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s, right where his pacemaker is embedded. After that former LSU running back and current Tiger Staffer Kevin Faulk says stepped in to protect a good friend, and went to town on Fisher.

And the Pelicans take on the Celtics tonight in New Orleans in a battle of two potential playoff teams off to uninspiring starts. Anthony Davis, who’s been a near requirement for any hope of victory so far this season is questionable for the showdown, but says he is planning on taking the court. The Pels currently sit 8^th in the West, and a loss would knock them all the way down to 12^th. The game tips off at 7PM.

Reports say the guy who assaulted an LSU Analyst after Saturday’s loss was none other than the nephew of A&M head Coach Jimbo Fisher…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”  

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says bundle up for tomorrow morning as temps will drop even further.

Cut 4 (09) “…the entire state.″

Keim says temps should rise back up later in the work week.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says according to a recent survey, it was a record setting year.

Cut 6 (07) “…that’s just phenomenal.”

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010, and an estimated 104 million consumers participated in the day this year.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says Hebert was transported to Calcasieu Correctional Center where he was booked on two charges.

Cut 13 (05) “…DWI first offense.”

33-year-old Jacob Ryan Herbert of Lafayette allegedly was behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the teenager.

The nationwide movement known as Small Business Saturday driven by local communities to rev up traffic for independently owned businesses is being heralded as a success.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says that’s even before factoring in the wind chill.

Cut 3 (09) “…in some locations.”

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day. Trooper Derek Senegal says 33-year-old Jacob Ryan Herbert of Lafayette was behind the wheel of the vehicle that struck the teenager.

Cut 12 (08)   “…on LA 385.”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the altercation started when Dameyune Craig, who was fired by Coach O after one year as an assistant at LSU…

Cut 9 (07) “move along.”

That’s when Cole Fisher allegedly decked Kragthorpe. Guilbeau was interviewed on Talk Louisiana.

The nationwide movement known as Small Business Saturday driven by local communities to rev up traffic for independently owned businesses is being heralded as a success.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (29) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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Reports say  the guy who assaulted an LSU Analyst after Saturday’s loss was none other than the nephew of A&M head Coach Jimbo Fisher…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”  

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says temps should rise back up later in the work week.
Cut 5 (08)  “…pretty mild temperatures.” 

As the cold air continues to impact the state, the high temps will only get into the low 50s across the state today.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says looking at the full shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.
Cut 8 (06) “…holiday shopping turnout.”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher, as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says after Fisher decked Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s, former LSU running back and current Tiger Staffer Kevin Faulk stepped in to protect a good friend, and went to town on Fisher.

Cut 10 (09)   “…understandable”

An LSU Manship School Assistant Professor says his research shows the loss of local media can make towns a lot more partisan. Joshua Darr says his research reinforced the importance of keeping local news alive and supported, so that local voters can be fully informed about local candidates history and positions on vital local issues, as opposed to just falling back on party line voting.

Cut 12 (10)   “…local options”

It’s Cyber Monday which is a chance for consumers to find great deals on the internet.

Southeast Louisiana Better Business Bureau spokesperson Cynthia Albert says if you are in a generous mood and plan on donating money, you can check if the charity is legit at give-dot-org.

Senator John Kennedy is expected to announce this week on whether he’ll run for Governor in 2019 against John Bel Edwards.

With less than two years in DC in one of the most prestigious positions in all of politics, and a growing DC fan base, many wonder why he would want to come home.

Kennedy has long made it clear he’s had ambitions for the position by running for Governor before and could do so again.

Recently, a C-B-S network news crew filmed Senator Kennedy substitute teaching at McKinnley High School which is something he’s done for a few years now.

The national media television story fueled speculation that Senator Kennedy could be ramping up his efforts to possibly seek the Louisiana Governorship.

Small Business Saturday was first recognized in 2010 and has seen a growth in awareness over the years as an estimated 104 million consumers participated in the day this year.

National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana spokesperson Dawn Starns says it’s a positive reflection of the economic outlook.

More than two-thirds of small business owners expect sales to be stronger than 2017.

A crash involving a suspected impaired driver during the Thanksgiving Holiday has left a teenage pedestrian dead in Calcasieu Parish.

The crash took the life of 13 year old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day.

Toxicology samples were taken and the crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana has seen a drastic drop in the temps around the state, as today many areas are 20 to 30 degrees colder than the same time yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says that’s even before factoring in the wind chill.

Cut 3 (09) “…in some locations.”

As the cold air continues to impact the state, the high temps will only get into the low 50s across the state today, but that will pass as Louisiana is expected to see temperatures rise once again later into the week.

This past Saturday proved to make a huge impact on locally owned shops and restaurants as the movement known as “Small Business Saturday” saw big numbers.  National Federation of Independent Business spokesperson Dawn Starns says according to a recent survey, it was a record setting year.

Cut 6 (07) “…that’s just phenomenal.”

Reports have pegged Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s nephew, Cole Fisher as the assailant who attacked LSU Analyst Steve Kragthorpe after the Aggies 74-72 win over LSU Saturday night. USA Today Reporter Glen Guilbeau says the fight started Dameyune Craig, who was fired by Coach O after one year as an assistant at LSU…

Cut 9 (07) “move along.”

That’s when Cole Fisher allegedly decked Kragthorpe, who suffers from Parkinson’s, right where his pacemaker is embedded. After that former LSU running back and current Tiger Staffer Kevin Faulk says he stepped in to protect Kragthorpe, and let the Nephew of Jimbo Fisher have it.

Heres commodities.

The Better Business Bureau has these tips on this Cyber Monday to make sure you are not a victim of a holiday scam. Michael Farrar has the story…

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Michael Farrar”

Senator John Kennedy is expected to announce this week on whether he’ll run for Governor in 2019 against John Bel Edwards. Southeastern Louisiana Professor Dayne Sherman expects Kennedy to get in the race, as even if he loses, he’ll retain his seat, and…

Cut 7 (09) “…good graces.”

Bruno and Sherman were interviewed on Talk Louisiana.

An LSU Manship School Assistant Professor says his research shows the loss of local media can make towns a lot more partisan. Joshua Darr says that’s because when local media dies, the often more heavily partisan national outlets fill the gap. He says that may Balkanize voters who previously may have spent more time considering the local issues when considering a candidate, and not just their party affiliation.

Cut 11 (10) “…is thriving.”

LSU suffered an absolute heart breaking loss on Saturday to Texas A&M as the Aggies outlasted the Tigers 74-72 in seven overtimes. A&M sent the game into overtime with a touchdown on the final play of regulation, after a second had been put on the clock. But Coach Ed Orgeron says that second should have never been put up, because they’ve been told that if the previous play ends with three seconds or left you can’t stop the clock by snapping the football and throwing it to the ground

Cut 13 (09) “…in my opinion”

LSU fans are still outraged over the officiating in the Texas A-and-M game as several controversial calls went against the Tigers in a seven overtime loss. The defeat prevented Coach Ed Orgeron’s team from winning 10 regular season games….
cut 15 (10) “…approach it”
Texas A-and-M officials are said to be reviewing video after the game as the nephew of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher allegedly punched LSU analyst Steve Kragthorpe. Kragthorpe has Parkinson’s and has a pacemaker.

Southern’s 38-28 win over Grambling in the Bayou Classic puts them in the SWAC championship game against Alcorn. Jaguars QB LaDarius Skeelton was named the Bayou Class MVP. Head Coach Byron Dawson…
cut 30 (05) “…great job”
It will be the Jaguars versus Alcorn State this 3:30 in Lorman, Mississippi.

Nicholls won its first playoff game in 32 years beating San Diego 49-30. It’s the fifth straight win for the Colonels who started fast as they jumped out to a 35-10 lead at halftime. Coach Tim Rebowe says getting off to a good start has been a common theme during this win streak…
Cut 16 (10) “…off the field”
The Colonels will play Eastern Washington this Saturday.

And the Ragin Cajuns will play in their first ever Sun Belt Championship game as they won the West with a 31-28 win over ULM. Trey Ragas (Ray-gus) rushed for 115 yards in the contest….
cut 20 (09) “…feel awesome”
The Cajuns will play Appalachian State in Saturday’s Sun Belt title game in Boone, North Carolina. With a 6-and-6 record, ULM will wait to see if its invited to a bowl game.