Restore Louisiana awards nearly 92-million dollars to 31-hundred homeowners affected by the 2016 floods. Jeff Palermo has more…

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AAA predicts nearly 51-million people will travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Air fares are the lowest since 2013.  AAA’s Don Redman says air passengers they may pay more once they land…

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Gas is averaging $2.30 a gallon in Louisiana.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds holiday chefs to be conscious of food safety. Sarah Lichtman with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the first step is cleaning your hands and surfaces before and after touching that turkey or any other raw meats. She says the next step is to separate…

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According to best-black-Friday-dot-com, 38 retail chains will be open Thursday for early holiday shopping.  Many of the major chain stores, including Best Buy, Gamestop, JcPenney’s and Sears will be open.  The four Louisiana K-Marts are expected to open as early as 6am.  Most other retailers will remain closed until early afternoon.  National Retail Federation’s Ana Searfin Smith says the consumer demands it and retail will answer…

Cut 11 (10) “the holidays.”

Fifth-year senior left tackle K-J Malone would love to play in the regular season finale against Texas A-and-M, but his injured knee may not allow him to do so. Malone hasn’t played since the Florida game and remains very questionable for this Saturday. But the 6-4, 320-pounder from Ruston hopes to at least be in uniform…

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Arden Key did not practice yesterday as it looks like he will not play versus the Aggies. And there’s a report that Texas A-and-M head coach Kevin Sumlin will be fired after this game.

No Maui magic for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as they ran into a very good Notre Dame team. The 13^th ranked Fighting Irish raced out to an early lead and beat the Tigers 92-53. LSU is now 3-and-1 and they finish their trip to Hawaii by playing Marquette tonight at 7 PM.

For Nicholls State to advance in the FCS playoffs, they’ll have to figure out a way to slow down South Dakota senior quarterback Chris Streveler, who has thrown for 32-hundred yards, 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Colonels Coach Tim Rebowe says Streveler is the best quarterback they’ve faced all season

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Kick-off on Saturday at 3 PM.

Back to college basketball…Northwestern State won its first game of the season as the Demons downed ULM 76-61, the Ragin Cajuns lost to an undefeated Wyoming team 70-61, Louisiana Tech improved to 4-0 with a 77-64 win over George Mason and Southeastern Louisiana upset Kent State 70-66. Eddy Polanco completed a four-point play in the final minute for the win.

The Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program has offered grant awards for nearly 31-hundred homeowners affected by the floods in 2016, totaling nearly 92-million dollars. Office of Community Development Executive Director Pat Forbes says these funds are helping people rebuild their homes and many of the homeowners are reimbursed for work already done.

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A suicidal man was shot by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.  State police say after deputies arrived on the scene after being notified of the situation, the unidentified man walked out with a weapon.  The man is in critical condition.  The investigation continues.

The USDA reminds holiday chefs not to forget food safety when cooking your Thanksgiving turkey. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A report shows drug, alcohol and suicide death rates could rise by 42 percent in Louisiana…..
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The man accused of fatally shooting two people at Grambling State University last month appeared in court today and plead not guilty on two counts of first degree murder. 19-year-old Jaylin Wayne’s next court appearance is in March.

Governor John Bel Edwards sent an email today to supporters asking for donations on the second anniversary of his election. The governor’s latest campagin finance report shows he has 3.3 million dollars on hand but Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards will need every penny he can get.
Cut 14 (06) “against him”
Dubos says if Edwards is able to help solve Louisiana’s fiscal problems, it will help his re-election chances.

Nicholls State will host its first ever college football playoff game this Saturday as the Colonels will take on South Dakota. Athletic Director Matthew Roan gives a lot of credit to third-year head coach Tim Rebowe, who has been sucessful on and off the field.
Cut 7 (10) the program”
Kick-off at John L. Guidry Stadium is at 3 PM.

Findings by Well Being Trust show the Bayou State’s drug, alcohol and suicide rate could go up 42-percent in the next decade. Chief Policy Officer Ben Miller says their report outlines a strategy of prevention, early identification and treatment to help prevent such a dramatic increase in these type of deaths in Louisiana…
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Two years ago today, Governor John Bel Edwards was elected and his 2019 re-election campaign is active. In fact today, he sent a letter to supporters seeking donations. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says if the governor can solve the state’s annual fiscal woes, it will greatly help his re-election chances….
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Based on his latest campaign finance report, Edwards has over 3-million dollars in cash on hand.

The USDA reminds holiday chefs not to forget food safety when cooking this Thanksgiving. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Delhi Senator Francis Thompson, who has served in the state legislature for 40 years, has announced he is battling prostate cancer. Despite this health scare, the chairman of the Senate Ag committee plans to be ready for the next legislative session…
Cut 5 (05) they’ll be wrong”
The 76-year-old will have surgery in Baton Rouge next month.

LSU continues to prepare for their regular season finale this Saturday against Texas A-and-M. The Tigers defensive backs gave up three big pass plays last week and Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they need to be better this Saturday….
cut 17 (19) “…great receivers”

Nicholls State is preparing to host its first ever college football playoff game. The Colonels made the 24-team field by finishing 8-3 in the regular season. Athletic Director Matthew Roan says they are good enough to make a deep run in the playoffs
Cut 8 (07) “as well”
Kickoff against South Dakota is Saturday at 3pm in Thibodaux.

The Saints are off today after spending time yesterday reviewing the tap of Sunday’s improbable come from behind win over the Washington Redskins. Coach Sean Payton says it was good to be on the positive side of a crazy comeback….
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The LSU men’s basketball team rallied from nine points down to beat Michigan 77-75 in the Maui Classic. The Tigers will look to make another huge statement tonight as they face 13th ranked Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are led by six-foot-six post player Bonzie Colson, who is averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds a game. Tip-off is at 9:30.

On the two-year anniversary of getting elected as governor, John Bel Edwards sends an email to supporters asking for donations for his re-election campaign. Emelie Gunn has the story…
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Delhi Senator Francis Thompson, who has served in the state legislature for 40 years, will undergo surgery next month for prostate cancer. Thompson says he’s never spent a night in the hospital, even when he was born…
cut 3 (09) “…for me”
The 76-year-old Thompson says an MRI discovered the cancer and he’s hoping for a quick recovery.

A report released today finds that Louisiana’s drug, alcohol and suicide death rate could increase 42 percent in the next ten years. Well Being Trust chief policy officer, Ben Miller, says those who find themselves trapped by drug abuse need to know that there is a way out. Members of the medical community and those in mental health need to help lower the risk of suicide by making the first step…
Cut 10 (09) “commit suicide.”

Nicholls State is preparing to host its first ever college football playoff game. The Colonels made the 24-team field by finishing 8-3 in the regular season. Athletic Director Matthew Roan says they are good enough to make a deep run in the playoffs
Cut 8 (07) “as well”
Kickoff against South Dakota is Saturday at 3pm in Thibodaux.

Governor John Bel Edwards sent an email today to supporters asking for donations on the second anniversary of his election. The governor’s latest campagin finance report shows he has 3.3 million dollars on hand but Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards will need every penny he can get.
Cut 14 (06) “against him”
Dubos says if Edwards is able to help solve Louisiana’s fiscal problems, it will help his chances of being re-elected in 2019.

A report by Well Being Trust finds the state’s drug, alcohol and suicide death rate could increase 42-percent in the next decade. Chief Policy Officer Ben Miller says the opioid epidemic is at the root of this upsetting report.
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The report outlines a strategy of prevention, early identification and treatment for those addicted to opioids.

Longtime Delhi representative Francis Thompson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 76-year-old says an MRI discovered the cancer and he’s hoping to be all better soon.
cut 4 (10) “….work out well”
Thompson was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 1974 and doesn’t plan on having this health care stop his political career.

Nicholls State is gearing up to host its first ever college football playoff game. Athletic Director Matthew Roan says since the announcement, the ticket office phones are ringing off the hook.
cut 6 (07) “…rolling today”
The Colonels will host South Dakota at 3 PM at John L Guidry Stadium on Saturday in the opening round of the FCS playoffs.

A report shows drug, alcohol and suicide death rates could rise by 42 percent in Louisiana. Kelley Ray has more.

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On the two-year anniversary of getting elected as governor, John Bel Edwards sends an email to supporters asking for donations for his re-election campaign. Emelie Gunn has the story…

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Delhi Senator Francis Thompson, who has served in the state legislature for 40 years, will undergo surgery next month for prostate cancer. Thompson says he’s never spent a night in the hospital, even when he was born…

Cut 3 (09) “for me”

The 76-year-old Thompson says an MRI discovered the cancer and he’s hoping for a quick recovery…

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Thompson was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 1974. Senate President John Alario is the only other state legislator who has served longer than Thompson. The chairman of the Senate Ag committee plans to be ready for the next legislative session…

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Nicholls State is preparing to host its first ever college football playoff game. Athletic Director Matthew Roan says since the announcement was made that the Colonels are hosting a playoff game, the ticket’s office phones have not stopped ringing…

Cut 6 (07)  rolling today”

The Colonels will host South Dakota at 3 PM at John L Guidry Stadium on Saturday in the opening round of the FCS playoffs. Roan gives a lot of credit to third-year head coach Tim Rebowe, who has been sucessful on and off the field…

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The Colonels made the 24-team field by finishing 8-3 in the regular season and winning seven games in the Southland Conference. Nicholls is making just its fourth appearance in the playoffs and the first since 2005. Roan says they are good enough to make a deep run in the playoffs

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A report released today finds that Louisiana’s drug, alcohol and suicide death rate could increase 42 percent in the next ten years. Well Being Trust helped put the study together and it’s chief policy officer, Ben Miller, says the opioid epidemic is at the root of this troubling report…

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Miller says those who find themselves trapped by drug abuse need to know that there is a way out. Members of the medical community and those in mental health need to help lower the risk of suicide by making the first step…

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Two years ago today, John Bel Edwards was elected as Louisiana’s 56th governor. Edwards approval ratings are solid, but political analyst Clancy Dubos says there’s no guarantee the Democrat from Amite will be re-elected

Cut 12 (13) “too many victories”

Dubos says if the governor is able to help solve the state’s fiscal problems, it will greatly help his re-election chances in 2019….

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Edwards sent an email today to supporters asking for donations. The governor’s latest campaign finance report shows he has three-point-three-million dollars on hand, but Dubos says Edwards will need every penny he can get it…

Cut 14 (06) “against him”

Two years ago today, John Bel Edwards was elected as Louisiana’s 56th governor. Edwards approval ratings are solid, but political analyst Clancy Dubos says there’s no guarantee the Democrat from Amite will be re-elected.
Cut 12 (13) “too many victories”
Edwards is already fundraising for his re-election effort in 2019.

Findings by Well Being Trust show the Bayou State’s drug, alcohol and suicide rate could go up 42-percent in the next decade. Chief Policy Officer Ben Miller says their report outlines a strategy of prevention, early identification and treatment in the hopes Louisiana doesn’t see an increase in these type of deaths.
Cut 11 (08) “encounter it.”

Nicholls State will host its first ever college football playoff game this Saturday and the Colonels will take on South Dakota. Athletic Director Matthew Roan gives a lot of credit to third-year head coach Tim Rebowe, who has been sucessful on and off the field.
Cut 7 (10) the program”

A magical holiday drive through attraction is opening this holiday weekend in Ouachita Parish.
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”