Much colder weather is arriving in time for Christmas…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is wishing residents across the state a very Merry Christmas…:
CUT 9 (09) “of Louisiana”
Edwards released a statement about the latest unemployment number ahead of the holiday weekend; noting that the last time it was just 4.7 percent was in May of 2008.

AAA says more than 107 million people will take planes, trains, cars and other modes of transport between December 23rd and New Year’s Day. Spokesman Don Redman says they’ve seen these huge travel numbers all year…:
CUT 25 (13) “their own budget”

With holiday parties and shindigs in full swing, food borne illnesses become more frequent. There are several ways people could become sick. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says sometime people forget to use separate cutting boards, but he says it’s vital to make sure you stay well…:
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Strain says you should always allow enough time to defrost any meat and poultry.