Christmas eve is a week away, so it’s a busy week for the U-S Post Office. U-S Postal Service spokesperson Sean O’ Neil says if you are dropping items off at the post office, use the “click and ship” service at USPS.com to pay for postage ahead of time.
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The deadline to make sure first-class mail and packages get to their destination before Christmas Day is December 20th.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway and it runs through New Year’s Day. Deputy Director of the L-H-S-C Dortha Cummins says law enforcement is looking for drivers who may be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both…
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15 were killed statewide in vehicle crashes last year during Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday and nine of the 15 fatalities involved alcohol.

The Saints and Carolina Panthers meet tonight on Monday night football. Carolina ranks 22nd in the NFL in pass defense , but New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees knows the Panthers are still loaded with talent, especially at linebacker….
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The Eagles upset win over the Rams, means New Orleans is two wins away from securing the top seed in the NFc playoffs.

Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond introduces legislation that’s intended to reduce rent costs and provide greater access to home ownership through first-time homebuyer payment assistance. Executive Director of HousingNOLA Andreanecia Morris says the legislation can also provide an economic stimulus…
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A similar bill has also been filed in the Senate, but it’s unclear if there’s enough support to get the legislation through Congress.