7:30 am Newscast

Law enforcement has a warning for you as you hit the road for your Thanksgiving travels – wear your seatbelt, or else. The nationwide “Click It Or Ticket” enforcement period started last weekend and runs through Sunday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says there are more officers on the road, and they’re specifically looking for people not wearing their seatbelts.

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Louisiana ranks as the 10th most expensive state for groceries.  Thanksgiving serves as a key indicator of grocery trends. This year, a 15-item Thanksgiving meal costs 65 dollars on average. That’s three percent lower than last year, but still 42 percent higher than in 2019.  UNO Professor of Economics Walter Lane says

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When preparing your Thanksgiving feast, be sure to practice proper food safety. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The 51st Bayou Classic between Grambling and Southern takes place at the Superdome Saturday afternoon. Candace Brock with the Bayou Classic says the event goes far beyond just football.

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