LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Even though he said both will play, Wilson never named a starter. Wilson says Nussmeier and Van Buren bring something to the table to help the team win…

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Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly rejected two settlement offers of 25 and 30 million dollars. Kelly is seeking the full buyout and his attorney has given LSU a deadline of 6 p.m. tonight to confirm in writing that they’ll pay him the full 54 million dollars he’s owed under the terms of his contract.

The LSU men’s basketball team returns to action tonight as the Tigers host the University of New Orleans at 7 p.m. UNO upset TCU in its first game of the season.

Despite losing one of his best receivers to the trade deadline, Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough completed 19 out of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns in earning his first NFL win as a starting quarterback in just his second career start. After the game, Shough said it felt great to get his first career win.

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The Sun Belt Conference has issued suspensions for six Texas State players and seven Louisiana players, including senior and starting safety Tyree Skipper, who will be suspended for the remainder of the 2025.  Courtline Flowers, Kody Jackson, Kailep Edwards, Collin Jacob, Evan Stroman and De’Antonio Leseur will serve one-game suspensions. The suspensions result from a postgame incident which followed the conclusion of the 42-39 UL win. UL-Lafayette has released a statement saying they understand the leagues decision to hold those involved accountable for their actions.

After losing a close game to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, the Pelicans return to play as they face the Phoenix Suns at 8 p.m.  Zion Williamson is out with a left hamstring strain, and Jordan Poole is out with a left quad strain. The Pelicans are 2 and 7 on the year.

If you thought last night was cold, tonight will be even colder. A freeze warning is in effect tonight and into tomorrow morning for all of south Louisiana and the Delta parishes in northeast Louisiana, as low temperatures could drop into the upper 20s for some locations. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says you’ll need warm layers if you plan on being outside.

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Since the Louisiana fortified roof program launched two years ago, ten-thousand Louisiana homeowners have put fortified roofs on their homes. Among them is Stephen Curtis, who says the program has given him and his family peace of mind.

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The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight. Don Molino reports.

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He wants his money. Fired LSU head football coach Brian Kelly is seeking the full 54-million-dollar buyout the school owes him after firing him last month. The Advocate reports LSU offered Kelly lump-sum payments of 25-million and 30-million dollars on the day it fired him, but Kelly said no.

A freeze warning is in effect tonight and into tomorrow morning for all of south Louisiana and the Delta parishes in northeast Louisiana as low temperatures could drop into the upper 20s for some locations. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says below freezing temperatures are possible as far south as the I-10/I-12 corridor.

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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could soon come to an end. Last night, the Senate finally cleared a key hurdle to pass a spending bill to fund the government through January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has called all House members back, and the House will take up the spending package after the Senate passes it and once all House members are back in Washington.

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Louisiana is celebrating the installation of ten-thousand fortified roofs. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple made the announcement of the milestone in a news conference this morning at the headquarters of Parish Roofing and Construction in Baton Rouge. Company co-founder Ryan Theriot says there are many benefits to a fortified roof.

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LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Wilson said both signal callers did some good things in the Tigers 20-9 loss to Alabama.

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The loss dropped LSU t0 5-and-4 on the season, 1-and-4 in SEC play.

The end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight. Last night, there were enough votes in the U.S. Senate to break the logjam and invoke cloture on a spending bill that would fund the government until January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on KEEL radio in Shreveport this morning to say that the Senate is fast-forwarding the bill today.

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The House has been in recess since the start of the shutdown. Johnson says he has called all House members back, and the House will take up the spending package once everyone is back in Washington.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Even though he said both will play, Wilson never named a starter. Wilson says Nussmeier and Van Buren bring something to the table to help the team win…

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Louisiana celebrates a milestone with its fortified roofs grant program…

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A large portion of Louisiana is under a freeze warning as low temperatures could drop into the upper 20s for some locations. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says north Louisiana should prepare for several hours of below freezing weather…

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Members of Congress are moving towards ending the longest federal government shutdown in U-S history. House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish has told House members to return to Washington D-C to vote on a funding bill that that would reopen government…

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However, It’s unknown if Congress will extend health care subsidies that help Americans pay for health care plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Wilson said both signal callers did some good things in the Tigers 20 to 9 loss to Alabama….

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Wilson did not name a starter for Saturday’s 11:45 AM kick off against the Razorbacks. Nussmeier has started the last 23 games for the Tigers.

If you thought it was cold this morning, wait until tomorrow morning. Freeze watches and warnings are posted for Louisiana as temperatures below freezing are possible as far south as the I-10, I-12 corridor. The upper 20s are possible for northeast Louisiana. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says make sure pets have warm shelter and wear warm layers if you plan on being outside…

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The Louisiana fortified roof program celebrates a significant milestone – ten-thousand fortified roofs installed. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the state reached that milestone very quickly.

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A fortified roof can better withstand 100-mile per hour winds thus preventing major damage to a person’s home.

The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight.

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LSU and Brian Kelly continue to negotiate over the amount of money the university will pay the fired coach. Kelly’s buyout is nearly 54-million dollars, but according to the Advocate, LSU offered lump-sum payments of 25-million and 30-million dollars on the day he was fired, but those offers were rejected by Kelly. Kelly’s attorneys have told LSU they expect the school to fulfill its contractual obligation, or they will pursue all available legal remedies.

Freeze watches and freeze warnings are in effect for Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow morning as low temperatures could drop into the upper 20s for some locations. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says below freezing temperatures are possible as far south as the I-10-12 corridor….

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Grymes says make sure pets have warm shelter and protect sensitive vegetation.

LSU’s defense played well against one of the top pass offenses in the country but lost to fourth-ranked Alabama 20-9 Saturday. The offense was a problem again, but Interim head coach Frank Wilson appreciated the effort…

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Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will play Saturday against Arkansas, but he didn’t say who will start

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be over soon. The Senate last night cleared a key procedural hurdle and is on track to advance a bill that would fund the government through January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has called all House members back, and the House will take up the spending package once everyone is back in Washington.

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If you thought this morning was cold, get ready for a colder morning tomorrow. In some parts of central Louisiana, temperatures could dip below freezing overnight. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says while you might want to cover your plants and keep your pets inside, you shouldn’t have to worry about your pipes just yet.

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The cold front is forecast to move out of the state tomorrow afternoon.

Louisiana is outpacing the national average three times over when it comes to V-A benefits growth. From fiscal year 2023 to fiscal 2024, there was a six-percent increase in the number of veterans accessing critical support programs. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says more than 82-thousand veterans receive more than two-billion dollars in V-A compensation.

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The Insurance Information Institute says falling auto insurance rates in Florida amid legal reform legislation in that state gives hope that Louisiana drivers will see similar relief amid similar legislation passed here. Mark Friedlander is with the Insurance Information Institute:

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The end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight. Last night, there were enough votes in the U.S. Senate to break the logjam and invoke cloture on a spending bill that would fund the government until January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on KEEL radio in Shreveport this morning to say that the Senate is fast-forwarding the bill today.

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If the start to the work week was your rude awakening weather-wise, there will be more where that came from tomorrow morning. High temperatures today won’t get out of the 50s, and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’ll be a little longer before this cold snap is over.

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By tomorrow afternoon, temperatures will begin their climb back up to the 70s.

There are now ten-thousand homes in Louisiana that have a fortified roof. The state’s insurance commissioner will hold a press conference today to mark that milestone. Jeff Palermo reports.

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The Saints get their second win of the season, and Tyler Shough gets his first win in his NFL career. Behind a stellar defensive performance, the Saints went into Charlotte and beat the Carolina Panthers, 17-7. The news wasn’t as good for LSU; they lost to Alabama in Tuscaloosa, 20-9.