The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says these clubs were cited for several different reasons…

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Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched a website to not only provide residents with updates on transition activities, but serve as a contact point for people interested in serving in his administration. The site, OnwardLouisiana-dot-com, contains a form potential job seekers can fill out for a variety of politically appointed positions in the governor’s office and state agencies. They say additional application steps may be required.

Morgan City Police are saying fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana. Sgt. Rick Hartley says a few banks, bars, and convenience stores have reported to authorities they’ve received these counterfeit bills. He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse…

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Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.”

Attorneys for Margaret Sanchez, one of the two people accused in the 2012 death of a Bourbon Street stripper, is asking for her trial to be moved. They claim media coverage on the murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart would corrupt jury selection for her trial, scheduled to begin December 7th. Sanchez is charged with second degree murder in connection to Lockhart’s death. In June, Sanchez’s accomplice, Terry Speaks, was found guilty of second degree murder.

The American Automobile Association estimates this Thanksgiving will see its most travelers since 2007. Don Molino has more…

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Baton Rouge Police say a teenager has been arrested in connection with a Tuesday night shooting that sent a 19-year-old woman to the hospital. They believe the 16-year-old boy was sitting in the back seat of a car when he accidentally fired a handgun hitting the victim who was sitting in the front passenger seat. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition. The boy is charged with negligent injuring and juvenile in possession of a firearm.

The search for a man wanted in a fatal Sunday shooting in Winnsboro has ended after the suspect was found dead. When police responded to a report of shots fired at a Monroe motel Tuesday, they discovered 28-year-old Mario Doyle dead from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Doyle was wanted for a shooting that killed 30-year-old Calvin Toles and injured two others, including a 10-year-old child. At last report, the child was listed in stable, but critical condition.

The arrival of the Holiday Season also signals the arrival of flu season. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says luckily this flu season is off to a slow start. He says as well as getting your flu vaccine, living a healthier lifestyle during flu season will help ward off the virus…

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Welch says this year’s flu shot seems to be well matched to the strain going around. He says the flu vaccine is available at your doctor’s office or usually a local pharmacy.

There is some concern international tourism into Louisiana could be impacted by the United States’ issuing a worldwide terror alert. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says State Police has been very involved in staying up to date with various security agencies and in keeping residents and visitors safe. He hopes this terror alert won’t have a prolonged impact on Louisiana tourism…

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Dardenne says he doesn’t believe this will effect domestic tourism to Louisiana.

Sal Sunseri, Co-owner of P&J Oyster Company in New Orleans, says although oyster production has been down since the BP disaster, there are plenty of oysters available for your Thanksgiving oyster dressing. Sunseri says oyster dressing is an extraordinary dish for the holiday…

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He says, not only are oyster supplies good this Thanksgiving, but the quality of the oysters are very good.

Morgan City Police have arrested two people accused of using fake movie prop money to make purchases. They say 22-year-old Vanisha August and 20-year-old Detrell Coleman are charged with monetary instrument abuse in separate incidents. The bills are marked “Motion Picture Use Only”, but authorities are finding bills with the notice covered in ink. Similar complaints about fake money have also been lodged in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes.

The holidays are here and that means it’s time to get your flu shot. Emelie Gunn has more on this year’s flu season….

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The Lt. Governor is worried international tourism into the Pelican State could be impacted by the US issuing a worldwide terror alert. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Lawyers for one of the two people accused in the 2012 death of a Bourbon Street stripper is asking for her trial to be moved. Attorneys for Margaret Sanchez say media coverage on the murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart would corrupt jury selection for her upcoming trial. Sanchez is charged with second degree murder in connection to Lockhart’s death. Sanchez’s accomplice, Terry Speaks, was found guilty of second degree murder in June.

The American Automobile Association predicts we’ll see the most Thanksgiving holiday travelers this year since 2007. They estimate nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the four-day weekend and more than 360,000 motorists will call Triple-A for roadside assistance. Spokesman Don Redman says the best way for motorists to avoid a break down is to check their vehicles before hitting the road…

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With the Holiday Season approaching, flu season won’t be far behind. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says in addition to getting your flu vaccine, remember to practice healthy habits like regular hand washing and covering your cough. He says this year’s flu shot seems to be well matched to the strain going around…

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He says luckily this flu season is off to a slower start.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is concerned the United States’ worldwide terror alert could impact international tourism into Louisiana. He says we have to be respectful of international tourists because the threat wouldn’t be raised this high if it wasn’t necessary…

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He hopes this terror alert won’t have a lasting impact on tourism in Louisiana.

Are there enough oysters available for everyone to enjoy oyster dressing this Thanksgiving? Sal Sunseri, Co-owner of P&J Oyster Company in New Orleans, says there are plenty of oysters available for your Thanksgiving feast. Sunseri says oyster dressing is a dish that can be found on most holiday dinner tables all across the south…

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He adds that the quality of the oysters are very good.

The Holiday Season is here, which means flu season is coming too. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says luckily this flu season is off to a slower start but you still should get your flu shot.

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Welch says the flu vaccine is available at your doctor’s office or usually a local pharmacy.

The American Automobile Association estimates nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend. Triple-A also estimates that consumers have saved nearly $350 million more on gasoline than last year, allowing them more financial flexibility to travel this Thanksgiving. Spokesman Don Redman says these favorable gas prices will continue through the Thanksgiving holiday…

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Triple-A projects we’ll see the most Thanksgiving holiday travelers since 2007.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is concerned international tourism into Louisiana could be impacted by the United States’ issuing a worldwide terror alert. Dardenne says last year the Pelican State had the biggest increase in percentage of international visitors of any state in the country and he worries that will change.

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Dardenne says he doesn’t believe this will effect domestic tourism to Louisiana.

The American Automobile Association projects we’ll see the most Thanksgiving holiday travelers since 2007. Triple-A estimates nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the four-day weekend. Spokesman Don Redman says it is a modest, but notable increase from last year…

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Triple-A also estimates that consumers have saved nearly $350 million more on gasoline than last year.

Oyster dressing is one of the most popular dishes on the Thanksgiving dinner table. The question is, are there enough oysters available for everyone to enjoy oyster dressing this Thanksgiving? Sal Sunseri, Co-owner of P&J Oyster Company in New Orleans, says although oyster production has been down since the BP disaster, you should find plenty of oysters for your dressing…

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Oyster dressing is a dish that can be found on most holiday dinner tables all across the south.

The annual Louisiana Federation of Teachers convention in Lake Charles was where Governor-elect John Bel Edwards made his first address since winning Saturday’s election. Edwards told the crowd that he has no intention to take the voucher program off the books, but would seek to steer the program back to its original purpose…
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Edwards told teachers they will have a partner in the Governor’s Office.

Several writers who cover college football nationally are astonished that LSU is considering firing Coach Les Miles. Dennis Dodd of cbs-sports-dot-com says it will be very hard to replace Miles with a better coach….
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Miles final game in Tiger Stadium could be this Saturday against Texas A-and-M.

State judge William Bennett has allowed one of two marshals involved in a November 3rd fatal shooting of a six-year-old boy in Marksville to post bond. Norris Greenhouse Junior was having trouble getting released from jail, because state law bans lawyers from posting bond. Greenhouse’s father is an attorney, but Judge Bennett said that law doesn’t apply to this case.

Blue Bell ice cream lovers have an additional reason to celebrate this holiday season. The creamery announces its coming back to the Pelican State on December 21st. Blue Bell pulled its ice cream from the shelves in April over listeria concerns. The popular ice cream has been coming back in phases over the last few months. Spokesperson Joe Robertson says most of their retail partners have welcomed them back and they’ll be in most major grocery stores. He says currently, they’re only selling five flavors of ice cream.
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