As we all know Black Friday officially kicked off the Christmas shopping season yesterday.  This year 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…

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is looking to make sure we’re all vigilant this busy shopping season.  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 today’s Small Business Saturday Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain is encouraging all of us 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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