Your pets may want to dine from the table scraps this holiday, but what human food acceptable for animals? Kevin Barnhart has the details.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

If you’ve opted to deep fry your Turkey for the holiday, not having it properly thawed beforehand is one of the main causes of accidents. According to State Fire Marshal Butch Browning not following proper instructions can cause explosive fires.

Cut 7 (12) “…boil over.”

With the holidays comes scammers trying to rip off unsuspecting victims.  Webroot.com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says when you are on an unsecured Wi-Fi network at a place like a coffee shop or an airport, your information is potentially available for a cybercriminal to scrap off that network.

Cut 9 (06) “…bank account information.”

Scammers are also looking to shake down victims by posing as a charity.  Dufour says many of the emails and text messages will ask for peculiar donations.

Cut 11 (07) “…anything like that.”

Dufour also advises to be on the lookout for emails that appear to be from retailers. Be apprehensive of links and use promo codes instead. Dufour also says when you shop for your gifts online, check U-R-Ls before sharing info and avoid using debit cards.

Some people opt to deep fry their turkey for Thanksgiving, but if you aren’t familiar with the practice it can be extremely dangerous and has been known to cause severe burns and house fires. State Fire Marshall Butch Browning says where you choose to place to the deep fryer is vital.

Cut 6 (10) “…to the home”

And if you like to share some of your Thanksgiving feast with your four-legged friend, white meat turkey is okay for dogs to eat, so are veggies like yams and potatoes, but watch out for the sugar content. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says if your pet shows signs of distress, it’s possible they got hold of something they should not have…
cut 5 (13) “….regardless of holidays”

The Saints and Falcons meet tonight in Atlanta. A win for New Orleans and they’ll clinch the N-F-C South. The Saints will not have two of their starting offensive line, Andrus Peat and Terron Armstead have been ruled out. Quarterback Drew Brees says they can’t use that as an excuse not to play well…

Cut  12 (13) “…as well.” 

With the holidays comes scammers trying to rip off unsuspecting victims.  Webroot.com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says often scammers will send out emails that look like an authentic retailer.

Cut 10 (07) “…of the retailer.”

Dufour says any sort of incentives for savings will likely come in the form of promo codes, not clicking through links.

As you gather around the table to celebrate with a Thanksgiving Meal today, the State Fire Marshal reminds you to practice cooking safety. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

In Jefferson Davis Parish, State Police are investigating a shooting that involved a Sheriff’s Office Deputy. The shooting happened Wednesday evening when officers responded to a residence in Lacassine and they encountered 56-year old Jeffery Smiley with a weapon. Police say he refused to drop his weapon and at least one officer discharged his gun striking Smiley. Smiley was transported to a local hospital.

In the south, some people opt to deep fry their turkey for Thanksgiving, but if you aren’t familiar with the practice it can be extremely dangerous and it has been known to cause severe burns and house fires. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says if the turkey is not defrosted completely and there’s an excessive amount of grease in the fryer, the combination can be deadly.

Cut 8 (12) “…explosive fire”

Browning recommends that you always have a working fire extinguisher on hand and never use water to put out a grease fire. Also, do not allow children around when deep-frying a turkey.

Your pets may be want to enjoy your leftovers, today, Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says watch out for the sugar content, but a small serving of cranberry sauce should be okay.

Cut 4 (10) “…any pet diet.”

Potatoes are great, but be careful of the added ingredients used to make mashed potatoes. A small serving of canned pumpkin should be okay as well.

The Saints look to have roasted falcon tonight in Atlanta as they visit the Dirty Birds. New Orleans leads the NFL in penalties and Quarterback Drew Brees says that needs to change…
cut 14 (15) “….getting touchdowns”
Brees will not have his starting left tackle tonight. Terron Armstead is out with a high ankle sprain and veteran Patrick Omameh will get the start.

Monroe Police say a U-P-S driver was shot last night. Authorities say the suspect approached the U-P-S Driver and demanded his keys when he refused, the suspect shot him the leg. The driver’s injury is non-life threatening and the search for the shooter is ongoing.

It’s a nice day weather-wise, but on Saturday there’s a slight chance for severe weather.

Your pets may be wanting to get in on some of the Thanksgiving spread, but what foods are okay for them? Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says there are some foods that are okay, including the turkey.
Cut 3 (10) “…are no bones.”
Sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, pumpkin, and apples are also good for dogs to eat.

With this being the holiday season, be on the lookout for those who are trying to scam you. Webroot-dot-com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says don’t respond to any emails or text messages that ask for peculiar donations…
cut 11 (07) “….anything like that”
Dufour says when you shop for your gifts online, check U-R-Ls before sharing info and avoid using debit cards.

The Saints and Falcons meet tonight in Atlanta. A win for New Orleans and they clinch the N-F-C South. The Saints will not have two starting offensive linemen, Andrus Peat and Terron Armstead have been ruled out. Quarterback Drew Brees says that’s not an excuse to play well…
Cut 12 (13) “…as well.”
With Peat and Armstead out, that means veterans Nick Easton and Patrick Omameh will get the start. Kick-off is at 7:20.

With the holidays comes scammers trying to rip off unsuspecting victims. Webroot.com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says be careful when you are on an unsecured Wi-Fi network…
Cut 9 (06) “…bank account information.”

If you are frying a turkey today, make sure you set up the fryer 30 feet away from the home and on flat ground. Keep kids and pets away and never leave it unattended. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says make sure your turkey is completely thawed and dry and the amount of oil used in the fryer is imperative…
cut 7 (12) “….boil over”
Browning recommends that you always have a working fire extinguisher on hand and never use water to put out a grease fire.

And if you like to share some of your Thanksgiving feast with your four-legged friend, white meat turkey is okay for dogs to eat, so are veggies like yams and potatoes, but watch out for the sugar content. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says if your pet shows signs of distress, it’s possible they got hold of something they should not have…
cut 5 (13) “….regardless of holidays”

A great tradition in the South on Thanksgiving Day is to deep fry your turkey. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has this piece of advice…
cut 6 (10) “…to home”
Browning also says never leave it unattended and keep children and pets away.

Your pets may want to dine from the table scraps this holiday, but what human food is acceptable for animals? Kevin Barnhart has the details.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Shreveport police Sergeant Brian Skinner and former Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Colgin have been charged by federal prosecutors for their roles in an investigation into the illegal use of steroids. Each man faces two criminal counts, conspiracy to possess and sell anabolic steroids. Skinner has been on leave since September.

The Saints have a chance tonight to avenge a loss to the Falcons that they suffered three weeks ago. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees says Atlanta was motivated to play, coming off their bye week…
cut 13 (12) “…different story”
Kick-off tonight is at 7:20.

Despite all of the boos, Anthony Davis scored 41 points in his first game back in New Orleans since the trade to the Lakers. L-A won 114 to 110. The Pelicans have lost three in a row.

Quiet day today weather-wise, but Saturday there is a slight chance for severe weather.

Your pets may want to dine from the table scraps this holiday, but what human food acceptable for animals? Kevin Barnhart has the details.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

________________________________________

As you gather around the table to celebrate with a Thanksgiving Meal today, the State Fire Marshal reminds you to practice cooking safety. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

____________________________________________

Your pets may be wanting to get in on some of the Thanksgiving spread, but what foods are okay for them? Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says there are some foods that are okay, including the turkey.

Cut 3 (10) “…are no bones.”

Vial says you may want to watch out for the sugar content an animal consumes, but a small serving of cranberry sauce should be okay.

Cut 4 (10) “…any pet diet.”

Potatoes are great, but be careful of the added ingredients used to make mashed potatoes. A small serving of canned pumpkin should be okay as well.

Vial says it is important to make sure pets do not access unattended food or beverages and be on the lookout for signs of distress with your pet that might indicate it may have gotten into something it should not have.

Cut 5 (13) “…regardless of holidays.”

____________________________________________

In the south, some people opt to deep fry their turkey for Thanksgiving, but if you aren’t familiar with the practice it can be extremely dangerous and has been known to cause severe burns and house fires. State Fire Marshall Butch Browning says where you choose to place to the deep fryer is very important.

Cut 6 (10) “…to the home”

Browning says a common mistake people make when they deep fry a turkey is that it’s not thawed properly. Also, the amount of oil used in the boiler is imperative.

Cut 7 (12) “…boil over.”

If the turkey is not defrosted completely and there’s an excessive amount of grease in the fryer, Browning says the combination can be deadly.

Cut 8 (12) “…explosive fire”

Browning recommends that you always have a working fire extinguisher on hand and never use water to put out a grease fire. Also, do not allow children around when deep-frying a turkey.

_________________________________________

With the holidays comes scammers trying to rip off unsuspecting victims.  Webroot.com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says when you are on an unsecured Wi-Fi network at a place like a coffee shop or an airport, your information is potentially available for a cybercriminal to scrap off that network.

Cut 9 (06) “…bank account information.”

Dufour says often scammers will send out emails that look like an authentic retailer.

Cut 10 (07) “…of the retailer.”

Dufour says any sort of incentives for savings will likely come in the form of promo codes, not clicking through links.

Scammers are also looking to shake down victims by posing as a charity.  Dufour says many of the emails and text messages will ask for peculiar donations.

Cut 11 (07) “…anything like that.”

_________________________________________________________

The Saints and Falcons meet tonight in Atlanta. A win for New Orleans and they’ll clinch the N-F-C South. The Saints will not have two of their starting offensive line, Andrus Peat and Terron Armstead have been ruled out. Quarterback Drew Brees says they can’t use that as an excuse not to play well…

Cut  12 (13) “…as well.” 

The Saints lost to the Falcons three weeks ago, a stunning defeat as Atlanta had just one win. Brees says Atlanta was motivated to play, coming off the bye week…

Cut 13 (12) “..different story”

The Saints are coming off a 34-31 win over Carolina. But New Orleans committed 12 penalties. Brees says they have to cut down on the mistakes…

Cut 14 (15) “…getting touchdowns” 

The college football playoff selection committee has dropped LSU to number two and moved Ohio State to number one in the latest rankings. The Buckeyes just beat a top ten team in Penn State. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says O-S-U has the same number of quality wins as LSU…

Cut 3 (12) “…that direction.”

LSU closes out the regular season by hosting Texas A-and-M, while O-S-U is at Michigan.

Law enforcement agencies are stepping up patrols over Thanksgiving weekend in an effort from keeping the holiday from turning into a tragedy.  Louisiana Highway Safety Commission executive director Lisa Freeman stresses the importance of reducing distractions as driving alone is enough multitasking behind the wheel.

Cut 7 (11) “…on the road.”

With school out, Bossier Parish Deputy School Resource Officer Dusty Crenshaw took to patrolling the streets instead of the halls this week. On Monday Crenshaw answered a call that a dog was running loose along Interstate 20. Crenshaw took the dog to a nearby vet to see if the dog was chipped but it wasn’t. He then dropped her off at Bossier City Animal Control so her rightful owner would have three days to claim her. Since he located the dog, he’s already been back to visit her and Crenshaw asked the shelter to call him first if no one claims the dog.

Cut 14 (10) “…pick her up”

A Boy Scout leader, 49-year-old Randy Miller Jr. is charged with 500 counts of possession of child pornography according to Livingston parish authorities.  Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the judge likely stacked all those counts to set an unprecedented $50 million bond.

Cut 9 (13) “…just one bond.”