2:30 PM Newscast

Livingston Parish has been awarded $45 million to build a disaster response rescue center.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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If a turkey will grace your Christmas dinner, State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain reminds Louisianans to safely handle it this holiday season.  He says it takes about 24 hours for every four to five pounds to defrost a turkey.

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The LSU Lady Tigers could host a game against Southern in Tiger Stadium as soon as next year. Head Coach Kim Mulkey says she’s not sure how possible it would be but likes the idea of hosting a game that could have over 100,000 fans…

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Louisiana will be impacted by a Christmas weekend storm system that could produce heavy rainfall on Sunday….Christmas eve. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says rain is expected to develop tomorrow afternoon and evening….

Cut  14 (14) “…on Sunday night”