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The 10 Funniest Thanksgiving 'SNL' Skits

Mike Sampson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:30:32 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost here and while Thanksgiving doesn’t have the carols or claymation specials of Christmas but that doesn’t mean that Turkey Day is without its traditions. There’s turkey and wine and football and bickering with your family and the classic ‘SNL’ sketches. We’ve compiled the best Thanksgiving skits ‘SNL’ has aired over the years [...]

Chris Reed Surprises An Acadiana Mom With A Thanksgiving Basket [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:45:23 +0000

This morning we gave away our last of three Thanksgiving Baskets from Heleaux's Grocery. Many of you have nominated people you know, but there was one letter that we just could not pass up, and it was written to us by Jacob Boudreaux.

UL's 'Pride Of Acadiana' Marching Band Has Arrived In New York City [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:25:33 +0000

After several months of practicing, and weeks of uncertainty if they would even make it to New York City, UL's "Pride Of Acadiana" Marching Band has arrived in New York for the annual Thanksgiving Macy's Day Parade. They are one of only TEN bands in the country invited to march in the parade, with almost 400 total bands applying for the honor.

Chris Reed Surprises One Acadiana Family With A Thanksgiving Basket

Chris Reed — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:07:09 +0000

This morning Chris Reed and Candice gave away the first of three Thanksgiving Baskets to a family in Kaplan. Sasha P. nominated the family of Debbie Simon to be the recipients, and after reading Sasha’s e-mail it was quiet obvious that this family was deserving of the basket. Here is the e-mail Sasha sent to [...]

Nominate A Family In Need For Our Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway

Chris Reed — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:00:36 +0000

With the holiday season just around the corner, we here at Hot 107-9, along with our wonderful friends at Heleaux's, want to help out families that are struggling through these tough times. So, we are giving away three Thanksgiving Baskets on Nov. 19th, 20th, and 21st. However, we need your help, please take some time and nominate a family that is worthy of this cause. Tell us why we should show up at their home and deliver to them a Thanksgiving basket from Heleaux's on the dates we just mentioned.

'American Idol' to Return January 2012 for New Season

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:00:49 +0000

Good news, ‘American Idol‘ fans! We don’t have long to wait for the new season — ‘Idol’ will return to FOX in January 2012.

Rihanna Shares Video of Her Spending Time With Family

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:20:00 +0000

Most of us were spending time with our families for Thanksgiving yesterday and in honor of the big holiday, Rihanna shared a video via Who Say of her spending time with her family, namely her mother, her little brother and her “Gran Gran.”

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:55:02 +0000

You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of unique and Thanksgiving-oriented specials available for your whole clan to watch. [...]

Who Will Actually Be Shopping on Black Friday — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:19:13 +0000

Twenty-four percent of Americans plan to brave the crowds and take advantage of seductive Black Friday savings, according to a survey of 1,168 adults by Poll Position. Sixty-four percent of the survey’s respondents said they won’t be spending their day after Thanksgiving shopping, and 11 percent offered no opinion on the question. Whether or not [...]

7 Survival Strategies to Having a Happy Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:14:16 +0000

You have your Black Friday ads. You know when the stores open. You even know the most dangerous toys being sold this year. You, sir or madam, are ready to shop.

Or are you? Here are a few more suggestions to make your Black Friday buying excursions go as smoothly as possible

We Surprised One Local Family With Our First Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway [LISTEN]

Chris Reed — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:55 +0000

Going into Thanksgiving week, we have received hundreds of e-mails from listeners nominating families that are in need of a Thanksgiving basket from Heleaux's Grocery. We have teamed up with the fine folks from Heleaux's this year for Thanksgiving, and we will be delivering three Thanksgiving baskets to families that can use them. Hear how the first giveaway went down Thursday, Nov. 17th, with Chris Reed On-Air.

Lady Gaga Has Her Own Thanksgiving Surprise!

Brad Striker — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:58:15 +0000

Do you still have your Turkey? Check your freezer because Lady Gaga might be wearing it!! Lady Gaga is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit this year, but she won’t be performing in front of her “little monsters.” According to Music Mix ABC will be airing A Very Gaga Thanksgiving on November 24 where Gaga is [...]

Saints Annual Rookie Prank; Hilarious

DJ Digital — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:00:51 +0000

Every year the Saints pull a prank on the rookies around Thanksgiving time. Rouse’s Supermarket was in on the action and had rookies like Chris Ivory, Jimmy Graham, Patrick Robinson & many more near their boiling points. Check out the vid!