Thousands of people are expected to turnout for St. James Parish’s biggest Christmas Eve tradition- the Festival of Bonfires. Don Molino has more…:
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The mother of the baby that was left in a Wal Mart trash can in New Roads has reportedly been located. Her name is not being released, but detectives are believed to have found the woman at a hospital in Zachary where she went after giving birth inside the bathroom at the store. According to EMS, the baby is currently in critical, but stable condition.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the HUD approval of $1.2 billion dollars in flood relief is a significant milestone in Louisiana’s recovery. He says it’s not everything victims need, but he’s grateful the guidelines were published so quickly. When Congress returns, the governor says he’ll continue to work to bring more help to those in need.

The latest information from the North American Aerospace Defense Command – better known as NORAD – shows elves are busy loading the sleigh ahead of Santa’s around-the-world journey tonight. NORAD’s Lt. Commander Paul Noel says making sure the skies are safe over North America is their mission…:
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You can follow St. Nick with NORAD’s Track Santa app or online at NORADSanta.org.

AAA says $103 million people are traveling this holiday, the most on record. They believe it’s driven mostly by the second cheapest gas prices in nearly a decade.