It’s snowing in Louisiana! Many folks in state are waking up this morning to the white stuff all over their houses and cars. Ken Graham with the National Weather Service in New Orleans says it started about 5am this morning in southeast Louisiana…:
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He says one to two inches are expected to fall, and the winter weather advisory remains in effect until noon today. Roads are extremely slick during the morning commute, and officials are urging folks to stay home if possible.

It’s going to be another big shopping weekend, and the National Retail Federation estimates consumers will spend an average of $967 per person this holiday season. UNO Business Professor Mark Rosa says we should resist the urge to overspend…:
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The US House has passed GOP backed legislation that would allow people to carry their concealed weapons across state lines if they have a permit to do so in their home state:
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The Saints were in position to all but lock up the NFC South crown on Thursday night, but Quarterback Drew Brees’ pass into the end zone was intercepted by former LSU Tiger Deion Jones as Atlanta locked up a 20-17 win over New Orleans.