President Biden orders 50 million barrels of oil to be released from the strategic reserve in an effort to gas prices, but if you’re hoping this will impact your Thanksgiving travel, it won’t. The barrels won’t hit the market until mid to late December and LSU Center for Energy Studies, Executive Director David Dismukes says however prices were already on course to correct themselves.

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As the pandemic continues to wane, the cruise business is picking back up in places like New Orleans. Jessica Ragusa, communications director with the Port of New Orleans, says next year should be a record year for cruising out of the Big Easy.

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By comparison, there were 251 cruises out of New Orleans, involving both ocean-going vessels and river cruises.

State Police continues to investigate Sunday night’s fatal police shooting in Metairie. Trooper Kate Stegall says officers encountered an armed man who refused to drop his weapon and whipped around and pointed it at the officers…

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The subject’s identity has not been released.

The Second Harvest Food Bank is continuing to seek assistance at stocking its shelves ahead of Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. Spokesman Jay Vise in New Orleans invites people to come and check out what they do and see how their donations are helping.

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If you need assistance call 2-1-1- for the nearest food bank.