7:30 LRN Newscast Nov 26

Governor John Bel Edwards is celebrating Thanksgiving at the governor’s mansion, but he did not invite anyone over. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In Delhi, the State Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding a house fire where a nurse died saving her disabled patient. 64-year-old Gwendolyn Theus, died Tuesday after being overwhelmed by smoke Monday trying to save her 71-year old patient. Firefighters eventually pulled both women out of the home. the patient was airlifted to a burn unit and is expected to recover.

The SPCA has a few tips for those who plan to give thanks to that special pet in their lives today with a few scraps of turkey and a spoonful of mash potatoes. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial (V-Al) says the traditional Thanksgiving spread is surprisingly safe for pets, but only if it is served to them plain with no additives or seasoning.

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Black Friday is tomorrow and according to WalletHub one in three Americans are not exchanging gifts this year. WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says if you are on a tight budget the best option might be a gift card, some of the most popular ones are Starbucks, Target, and Fandango.

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