Shoppers and retailers both face unique challenges this holiday shopping season.  Sean Richardson reports.

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Today may be Black Friday, but tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. State director of the National Federation of Independent Business, Leah Long says the holiday season is something that small business owners look forward to every year.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is advising shoppers to be vigilant on the busiest shopping day of the year. And she’s warning us all to be aware of scams this holiday season.

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Shoppers can find more consumer safety tips at aglizmurrill.com

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain encourages residents to consider getting a Louisiana-grown live Christmas tree this holiday season. He says going to a tree farm is more than just buying a tree…

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Strain says you can find the names and locations of local Christmas tree farms around the state at the southern Christmas Aree Association’s website.

This holiday season brings unique challenges for shoppers and retailers. Despite inflation and economic uncertainties, consumers are expected to spend more this year than last year. Online shopping continues to rise, with 57 percent of shoppers planning online purchases. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice.

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Today may be Black Friday, but tomorrow is Small Business Saturday.  Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says the holiday season is something that means a lot to small business owners who depend on their neighbors for their livelihoods.

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It’s Senior night in Tiger Stadium tomorrow as LSU closes out the 2024 campaign against Oklahoma. The 7-and-4 Tigers are no longer in the SEC or College Football Playoff race, but senior running back Josh Williams says a win would mean a lot…

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Kickoff in Death Valley is at 6:00

UL-Lafayette will visit rival ULM with Sun-Belt Championship hopes on the line. The Cajuns can clinch a Sun Belt West title and spot in the conference championship game with a win. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux.

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Black Friday officially kicks off the Christmas shopping season.  And the National Retail Federation predicts shoppers will spend almost ten percent more money this year than they did last year. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice emphasizes trends shaping 2024’s holiday shopping, including online purchasing growth, early-season sales, and the gift of visiting loved ones.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is looking to make sure we’re all vigilant on this, the busiest shopping day of the year.  Murril says you should use caution when shopping this Black Friday and throughout the holidays.

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As you get your Christmas shopping underway for this year, don’t forget about your small businesses. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain encourages residents to consider getting a Louisiana-grown live Christmas tree this holiday season. He says going to a tree farm is wonderful family experience and there’s nothing better than the smell of a live tree.  As for where to get yours.

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Shoppers and retailers both face unique challenges this holiday shopping season.  Sean Richardson reports.

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Today may be Black Friday, but tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. State director of the National Federation of Independent Business, Leah Long says the holiday season is something that small business owners look forward to every year.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is advising shoppers to be vigilant on the busiest shopping day of the year. And she’s warning us all to be aware of scams this holiday season.

Cut 11 (12) “…and appliances.”

Shoppers can find more consumer safety tips at aglizmurrill.com

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain encourages residents to consider getting a Louisiana-grown live Christmas tree this holiday season. He says going to a tree farm is more than just buying a tree…

Cut 12 (12) “…absolutely incredible.”

Strain says you can find the names and locations of local Christmas tree farms around the state at the southern Christmas Aree Association’s website.

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State Police says the man shot by an Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s deputy in Marksville on Monday has died. L-S-P says the deputy fired his weapon when he was investigating several previous shootings near the Bethune Community Center. Authorities say multiple subjects approached the deputy and that’s when the officer fired his weapon, killing one person.

.The hurricane season ends on Saturday. Colorado State Univeristy Research Scientist Phil Koltzbach says an average season has 14 named storms and in 2024 there were 18 named storms. Klotzbach says they are already working on it, but they also understand a lot of the conditions can change during the winter…

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Tomorrow is arguably the biggest shopping day of the year – Black Friday. And especially with Black Friday falling on the latest possible date, retailers are rolling out huge discounts in an all-out effort to drive foot traffic into their stores. WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo says if you’re looking for huge bargains, your best bets will be the major department stores like JCPenney, Belk and Macy’s.

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64 high school football are preparing for their quarterfinal matchup tomorrow night.  Louisiana Football Magazine’s Lee Brecheen says one of the best quarterfinal matchups will take place in Stonewall as Cecilia will visit North Desoto

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Five hurricanes made U.S. landfall, tied for the second most in history, with major hurricanes Helene and Milton causing significant damage. The season caused approximately 250 fatalities and 100 billion dollars in damages. The record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and cool neutral conditions contributed to low vertical wind shear, fostering hurricane development. Klotzbach says despite these factors, a mid-season lull occurred due to dry air

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Ready  or not, Black Friday is tomorrow, and retailers are rolling out the discounts. Wallet Hub Analyst Chip Lupo says the most discounted items are

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It’s the quarterfinal round of the high school football playoffs and there are several teams in central Louisiana looking for their first state championship. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Saturday is the 51st annual Bayou Classic. The 7-and-4 Jags have already clinched a spot in the SWAC Championship against Jackson St. The Tigers are playing for pride at 5-and-6, but Grambling Coach Mickey Joseph says neither team will phone it in…

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Kickoff in the Superdome is at 1:00.

Tomorrow is Black Friday – the day that retailers pull out all the stops in offering their biggest discounts of the year. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The hurricane season ends on Saturday and it was extremely active, though slightly below forecasts issued by Colorado State University. CSU Research Scientist Phil Koltzbach says an average season has 14 named storms and in 2024 there were 18 named storms, slightly less than the 25 predicted in July…

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It’s Thanksgiving Day but 64 high school football teams get to practice today as they are preparing for their quarterfinal matchup tomorrow night. Vermilion Catholic is the top seed in Division Four select and they are led by quarterback Jonathan Dartez who has rushed for 21-hundred yards and 34 touchdowns. He also has 19 passing touchdowns. Louisiana Football Magazine’s Lee Brecheen says Dartez is a dynamic player…

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Southern and Grambling will face off in the 51st annual Bayou Classic in the Superdome Saturday. Jaguars Coach Terrence Graves says this is the unofficial state championship…

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Tomorrow should be a busy Black Friday as retailers pull out all the stops to get customers late into the holiday season. Shoppers can expect big savings, but WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo says surprisingly, electronics aren’t being discounted this year as much as he would expect.

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The hurricane season ends on Saturday and it was extremely active, though slightly below forecasts issued by Colorado State University. CSU Research Scientist Phil Klotzbach says an average season has 14 named storms and in 2024 there were 18 named storms, slightly less than the 25 predicted in July…

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It’s the quarterfinal round of the high school football playoffs and there are several teams in central Louisiana looking for their first state championship. Jeff Palermo has more…

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State Fire Marshall Chief Bryan J Adams is reminding Louisiana residents to stay safe when heating their homes during this holiday cold front and into December. He says place space heaters 3-to-5 feet away from flammable items and plug them directly into wall outlets rather than extension cords and power strips.