Concerns over response times at the DCFS Child Safety Response Center are being addressed. Secretary Rebecca Harris says the processing time for online reports, which had averaged more than 24 hours earlier this year, is now less than an hour. And hold times on the phone have also gone down significantly.

Cut 8 (08) “…a half minutes.”

She says urgent concerns should always be phoned in and not submitted online.

More economic growth is coming to Acadiana. The industrial inspection company, the Drone Institute is expanding and CEO George Femmer says it is expected to produce nearly 14-hundred new jobs over the next ten years, many of which Femmer says will be high paying.

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Football season started with LSU fans dreaming of the College Football Playoff. It ends with LSU fans dreaming of Lane Kiffin. Andrew Greenstein talked with some Tiger fans

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Louisiana not only boasts some of the best Thanksgiving food but the price for a Thanksgiving dinner in Louisiana is the second-lowest in the U.S. according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Spokesperson Avery Davidson says the average cost for a classic 11-item meal for around ten guests is $44.70.

Cut 4 (10) “…eighteen cents.”

DCFS is addressing concerns about response times at its Child Safety Response Center. Secretary Rebecca Harris says the department has received reports about delays in the ways that it receives complaints about child maltreatment. Harris says while the department strives to handle phone calls and online reports quickly, urgent situations should always be phoned in.

Cut 7 (10) “…to sexual abuse.”

In economic news…the industrial inspection company, The Drone Institute announced a 340-thousand-dollar expansion of its Lafayette headquarters set to be completed by June of next year. CEO George Femmer says the project will consolidate drone operations, data processing and pilot training into one facility.

Cut 10 (14) “…up to snuff.”

The American Farm Bureau Federation found Louisiana is home to the second-cheapest Thanksgiving dinner in the country this year. Kace Kieschnick reports…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Lane Kiffin watch is on in Baton Rouge. Friday, Ole Miss said that an announcement about Kiffin’s future would be made this Saturday after Friday’s Egg Bowl. Later, reports surfaced that LSU was working to finalize a 90-million-dollar offer for Kiffin to lure him to Baton Rouge. Those two developments have LSU fans excited.

Cut 13 (08)  “…Ole Miss coach.”

It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.

Cut 9 (11)  “…his employment agreement.”

Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter says an announcement on Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss will be made AFTER next Friday’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. On3.comis reporting that Ole Miss, LSU and Florida are all set to offer Kiffin 13-million a year. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports is reporting that LSU’s total contract package is worth nearly 90-million dollars. The deal reportedly includes 35 million plus in roster cash.

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Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more.

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Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates. Jeff Dorson, chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council…

Cut 11 (07) “…desperately needed.”

Drew Brees will be on the mic for FOX in tomorrow’s Saints versus Falcons game from the Caesars Superdome.  And Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will be starting for the Black and Gold again after his first career win in the NFL.  Brees says he’s impressed with Shough, who he says has an elite ability to evade sacks while finding ways to extend plays in the pocket.

Cut 8 (07) “…bring him down.”

Kickoff in New Orleans is tomorrow at 3:25.

Tonight, a football game will be played in Tiger Stadium as LSU closes out the home portion of its schedule by hosting Western Kentucky. Michael Van Buren will make his second consecutive start at quarterback.

In other action today, Louisiana Tech hosts Liberty, ULM is at Texas State, McNeese visits Lamar, Tulane is at Temple as the Green Wave have a chance at making the college football playoffs.

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The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. The plan would open more than 1.2-billion acres to oil and gas exploration. President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says the companies which will compete for the leases operate with the utmost of integrity.

Cut 4 (12) “…to get stronger.”

The five-year plan proposed by the Trump administration would replace the five-year plan enacted under the Biden administration which curtailed oil and gas exploration as part of Biden’s efforts to combat climate change. Faucheux says thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to explore for oil and gas while protecting the environment.

Cut 5 (13) “…and Louisianans safe.”

There will be a 60-day public comment period before the Department of the Interior issues its final plan.

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. The plan would open more than 1.2-billion acres to oil and gas exploration. President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says it’s a welcome commitment to furthering America’s energy dominance.

Cut 3 (12) “…for the future.”

Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, which cost about 50 dollars more than regular plates. Chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, Jeff Dorson…

Cut 12 (10) “…pet overpopulation.”

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Drew Brees will be on the call for FOX for tomorrow’s Falcons and Saints game. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is coming off his first career win in the NFL after throwing for 282 yards and a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. Brees says Shough impressed him.

Cut 7 (08) “…avoiding tackles.”

Don’t expect to hear any news about whether Ole Miss Lane Kiffin will be changing jobs until after Friday.  Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter announced Kiffin and his team are focused on winning Friday’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State and an announcement about the coach’s future at Ole Miss will be made on Saturday.

A couple of big upsets in Louisiana High School’s Division One non-select football last night in the second round of the high school football playoffs. 26^th seeded Barbe defeated West Monroe 42-35 as the Buccaneers had nearly 400 yards of rushing. Barbe will advance to play second seeded Neville. The Tigers took down Mandeville 31-14.

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft proposal for a new five-year oil and gas exploration plan. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board provides new details in a plane crash that killed a top corrections official near Ruston last month.  According to the report, the pilot 64-year-old Rodney Cooper, reported having problems with the plane’s auto pilot as he was trying to land.  Cooper, who was executive director of LaSalle Corrections, was flying  from Huntsville, Texas, when he crashed less than three miles from the Ruston airport.

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It’s just a formality now, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the unanimous passage of Carmouche’s motion.

Cut 10 (06) “…motion is approved.”

Meanwhile Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter announced Lane Kiffin is focused on winning Friday’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State and an announcement about the coach’s future at Ole Miss will be made on Saturday.

Drew Brees will be on the call for FOX for Sunday’s Falcons and Saints game. Brees says no matter how poorly both teams are doing, the NFC South rivalry between New Orleans and Atlanta will continue to remain strong.

Cut 6 (06) “…meaning of the rivalry.”

It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed against the school. Following an executive session that lasted almost an hour, John Carmouche made the motion in open session.

Cut 9 (11)  “…his employment agreement.”

Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter says an announcement on Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss will be made AFTER next Friday’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. On3.comis reporting that Ole Miss, LSU and Florida are all set to offer Kiffin 13-million a year. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports is reporting that LSU’s total contract package is worth nearly 90-million dollars. The deal reportedly includes 35 million plus in roster cash.

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Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates. Jeff Dorson, chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council…

Cut 11 (07) “…desperately needed.”

It’s a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to officially fire football coach Brian Kelly. The motion at the conclusion of a special meeting was made by John Carmouche.

Cut 9 (11)  “…his employment agreement.”

The meeting was called in response to Kelly’s lawsuit, in which he’s seeking his full 54-million-dollar buyout. Kelly claims the school is trying to fire him for cause to get out of paying him any of it.

As for Kelly’s full-time successor, it’s pretty much common knowledge at this point that it’s Lane Kiffin or bust. And those who have been waiting on pins and needles on a decision from the Ole Miss head coach on whether to come to Baton Rouge or to stay in Oxford – or to go to Gainesville – will have to wait another week. Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter says an announcement on Kiffin’s future will come next Saturday, the day after the Egg Bowl.

Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, thanks to a new law that authorized the Office of Motor Vehicles to design, manufacture and sell them. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says the license plate purchases are going towards a great cause.

Cut 11 (07) “…desperately needed.”

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in the Superdome Sunday calling the Saints game against the Falcons for Fox Sports. Brees says he’s impressed with the play of Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, saying he has an elite ability to evade sacks while finding ways to extend plays in the pocket.

Cut 8 (07) “…bring him down.”

LSU fans who have been waiting with baited breath to see whether Lane Kiffin would become the next head coach of the Tigers will have to wait a little bit longer. Ole Miss Athletic Director Keith Carter says an announcement on Kiffin’s future in Oxford will come next Saturday, the day after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.

Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be back in New Orleans this weekend for the Saints game against the Falcons — but not just to watch the game. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The Trump administration unveils its oil and gas leasing five-year draft plan. It involves holding seven lease sales off Louisiana’s Gulf coast. Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux (FOE-shay) says the companies which will compete for the leases operate with the utmost of integrity.

Cut 4 (12) “…to get stronger.”

Twenty-six vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide 24-thousand dollars raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates. 50 dollars from the sale of every plate goes towards the cause. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says there are other ways you can donate to limit pet overpopulation.

Cut 13 (05)  “…it accordingly.”

The Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council has raised over $24,000 to divide among 26 vet clinics and spay-neuter providers across the state. They’ve done so through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates designed, manufactured, and sold by the DMV. The plates cost about $50 more than a standard one, but Council chairman Jeff Dorson says that surcharge goes directly to their cause.

Cut 12 (10) “…pet overpopulation.”

Saints Legend Drew Brees will return to the Superdome Sunday with a much different view than he’s used to. Brees will be in the press box calling the FOX broadcast of the matchup between the Saints and Falcons. He says he was impressed by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in his first two starts and looks forward to seeing him face off against the Dirty Birds.

Cut 7 (08) “…avoiding tackles.”

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration’s draft proposal for a new five-year oil and gas exploration plan. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The LSU board of Supervisors has formally moved to authorize new University President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the motion…

Cut 10 (06) “…motion is approved.”