Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will have the honor to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Lafayette High is one of 12 bands invited to march in this year’s parade and Assistant Drum Major Payton Boutte told KLFY TV came as a complete surprise when they found out a year ago…

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LSU Starting Quarterback Joe Burrow is spending his first Thanksgiving in Louisiana, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll try the oyster dressing. Burrow is surprised there’s such a thing

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Coach Ed Orgeron said he’ll invite players who do not have family in the area to his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner.

With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says it is important to remember to have a plan in place to keep from getting behind the wheel after indulging with alcohol.

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21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken.  Mitstich runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife.  The retired Madden may not be broadcasting the tradition on national TV these days, but he still gets a bird sent to him twice a year by the grateful Mistich. The butcher says Madden is the only man on earth who gets the iconic, and now exclusive six-legged turducken, and in return…

Cut 5 (13)  “…quite often.” 

With the uptick in travel over the next few days, State Police urge those hitting the roadways to exercise caution and patience when in transit to their destination.  Sgt. Jared Sandifer says with the increase in travel comes an increase in crashes, as was the case for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2017.

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Good news for the thousands of motorists who use the Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish. Governor John Bel Edwards says they hope to open up half of the bridge before Christmas

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The Sunshine Bridge was closed last month for repairs after being hit by a crane being carried by a barge.

21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced football analyst John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken.  Mitstich runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife.  After becoming a holiday staple on FOX Football broadcasts with Madden, the local business took off, and now ships about a thousand birds out nationwide, along with thousands for locals.

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Turkeys aren’t the only birds getting cooked this week as an 18-wheeler hauling a load of frozen chickens caught fire this morning on I-20 in Lincoln Parish.  No injuries were reported, but the cargo appears to be a loss.  It’s unclear at this time what sparked the blaze.

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21 years ago Glenn Mistich introduced John Madden, and by extension the country, to a Louisiana original, the Turducken. Mitstich, who runs Gourmet Butcher Block in Gretna with his wife, was summoned before the December 7^th Rams game by WWL’s Bob Delgiorno to bring the voice of football the frankenbird. Madden immediately fell in love.

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Turduckens are a culinary Russian Easter egg, where a turkey is stuffed with a chicken that’s been stuffed with a duck.

Tomorrow, the Lafayette High Marching Band will have the honor to march in tomorrow’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Over 200 members left the Hub city on Monday for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Assistant band director James Cork told K-L-F-Y TV it’s an absolute honor…

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A Mandeville couple starts their holidays off the right way by discovering a 1.8 million dollar June winning lottery ticket after doing some fall cleaning. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the couple plans on being responsible with their new found winnings.

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Governor Edwards, on Ask the Governor, said minimum wage increase successes in other southern states have galvanized his administration to push for a Louisiana minimum wage increase from 7.25 an hour to 8.50. But a legislative leader on minimum wage issues says 8.50 an hour may not cut it this time around. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says after three years of zero progress, he’s looking at a more ambitious plan than what the Governor is proposing.

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The increase is opposed by Corporate lobbies like the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

Coach O has captivated Tiger Nation, and could be set to wrap up the best regular season in six years for the Purple and Gold. Matt Doyle has more.

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A Lake Charles man was rescued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in Cameron Parish.  According to the man, he was duck hunting on a kayak when he got lost trying to find his way back to the launch.  Authorities received the report when he was overdue to return and located the man the next morning.  The man claims he had no cellular service to call for help.  He was taken to a hospital to be treated for mild hypothermia.

A Mandeville couple has something additional to be thankful for as they were cleaning house preparing for family coming into town and found a winning lottery ticket, just two weeks shy of expiration.  The ticket was valued at 1.8 million dollars, as it was the sole jackpot-winning ticket from a June drawing.  Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the ticket was found on a nightstand.

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Frye added the couple plans on putting the winnings toward their retirement.

The Louisiana tradition of frying a turkey for Thanksgiving can be disastrous if not done correctly.  The holiday can result in a cornucopia of calls to first responders.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says to make sure your frying pot is on grass or concrete, not on a wooden surface.  Also, that it is far enough away from anything combustible.

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A Mandeville couple cleaning the house for Thanksgiving ends up finding a lottery ticket from June that’s worth one-point-eight million dollars. The winning ticket was on a nightstand, two weeks from expiring. Louisiana lotto spokesperson BreAnne Frye says Harold and Tina Ehrenberg claimed their prize this week….
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The ticket was for the June sixth lotto drawing and purchased in Metairie.

The Ehrenbergs can purchase a bunch of turkeys for Thanksgiving with their new found fortune. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says if you are frying a turkey, prepare the area around the fryer to prevent a bad accident…
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Browning says also make sure your frying pot is on grass or concrete, not a wooden structure.

LSU is ranked seventh in the latest college football playoff rankings heading into the final game of the regular season. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and Athlon Sports writer, Braden Gall, says Coach Ed Orgeron and the Tigers are one of the best stories of college football this year…
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LSU will visit Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Tigers have won eight in a row against the Aggies.

McNeese has fired head football coach Lance Guidry after three seasons. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in Lake Charles, but never led the Cowboys into the F-C-S playoffs.

Former Congressman Chris John has stepped down as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. John has led the lobbying organization since 2007.

A federal judge in Mississippi has ruled that an abortion ban after 15 weeks is unconstitutional. That means a similar law passed in Louisiana this year will not go into effect anytime soon. Louisiana’s 15-week abortion ban only goes into effect if the federal court upholds the law in Mississippi. It’s unclear if the Mississippi governor will appeal the decision.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has tips on keeping you and your family safe this holiday. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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A Mandeville couple had a one-point-eight million dollar lottery ticket in their home for weeks until they finally claimed their grand prize this week at Louisiana Lottery headquarters. Louisiana Lotto spokesperson BreAnne Frye says Harold and Tina Ehrenberg came across the winning ticket while cleaning the house. They purchased the ticket in early June…
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Frye says the winning ticket was set to expire in two weeks.

In two-plus seasons, LSU’s Ed Orgeron has won over many Tiger fans as the team has a chance to win 10-regular season games for the first time since 2012. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and writer at Athlon, Braden Gall, says Orgeron’s start at LSU has been a great story, but…
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LSU is seeking its eighth straight win over Texas A-and-M on Saturday.

Governor John Bel Edwards on his “Ask the Governor” radio show said he’s more encouraged about the possibility of raising the minimum wage in Louisiana after Arkansas decided to raise their wage to 11-dollars an hour by 2021. Raising the minimum wage has been a campaign promise for the governor and he’ll push the legislature to pass legislation next year…
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Edwards will make the push when the regular session convenes in April.

Prior to the season, LSU was picked to finish 5th in the seven-team SEC West, but the Fighting Tigers could end up winning 10 regular season games, if they defeat Texas A&M on Saturday. SiriusXM College Football Sports Nation host Braden Gall was one of those who didn’t expect much from this group of Tigers….
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The latest college football rankings came out last night and LSU is still ranked seventh.

Shreveport police have arrested a 13-year-old who is accused of shooting a pizza delivery driver earlier this month. 28-year-old Lester McGee was gunned down two days after starting with Domino’s. The teen, who will not be identified because of his age, surrendered to Shreveport Police and he was accompanied by his mother.

A simple task of holiday house cleaning has resulted in a couple coming up with enough cash to just buy a whole new house. Kevin Barnhart has the story….
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Governor Edwards, on Ask The Governor, said minimum wage increase successes in other southern states have galvanized his administration and their allies to push for a pay raise for working class Louisianans again in the next legislative session. Corporate lobbies like the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry oppose the increased pay but…
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Edwards he wants to see the minimum wage increase from $7.25 an hour to $8.50 an hour.

Many Louisianians will enjoy a fried turkey tomorrow for Thanksgiving. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there are a couple of don’ts when it comes to frying a turkey….
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Also make sure the turkey fryer is far enough away from anything combustible.

A Mandeville couple doing some house cleaning, found a winning lottery ticket worth one-point-eight million dollars, just two weeks shy of expiration. It was the sole jackpot-winning ticket from a June drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the ticket was found on a nightstand.
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The winners receive one-point-two million dollars after state and federal tax withholdings.

Former Congressman Chris John has stepped down as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. John has led the lobbying organization since 2007.