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LSU Women’s basketball forward Angel Reese did not play in Monday night’s game as the Tigers defeated Texas Southern 106-47. This was the second game the Bayou Barbie did not play in. Coach Kim Mulkey says this is a locker room issue and it’s not going to slow down her team

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Reese averaged 23 points and 15 rebounds as she led the Lady Tigers to their first national championship last season. In four games this season, she’s averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds. LSU’s next game is Friday in the Cayman Islands against Niagara.

You can’t always get what you want but Jazz Fest is hoping to get what you need. After two previous attempts booking the Rolling Stones for the fairgrounds, Times-Picayune and NOLA.com music writer Keith Spera says fingers crossed that third time’s the charm.

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The Stones will play on Thursday, May 2nd.

The best way to thaw a turkey before Thanksgiving is in the refrigerator according to the USDA. The Department of Agriculture shares safety tips to prevent dangerous foodborne illnesses. The traditional way to cook a turkey is in the oven but many Louisianans prefer to cook it in a deep fryer. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers urges Louisianans to make sure the turkey is fully thawed before it goes in a deep-fryer.

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The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas today is $2.85. That’s 45 cents less than the national average for a gallon of regular gas at $3.30.Triple A fuel analyst Don Redman says despite the break at the pump this year…

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