The holiday season is here and there’s no better way to start the holidays than by giving back to your local food bank. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Triple A says 55 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving… Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Holidays are a wonderful time for family and friends but can be a challenge for our four-legged friends. Colleen Crain has more…
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Inflation is up and the increasing cost of food has many families turning to local food banks for the holidays. Director of Feeding Louisiana Pat Van Burkleo says there’s a growing need for donations to food banks because many families don’t have extra money in their budget.
More than 683 thousand people in Louisiana live with food insecurity. That’s the total populations of Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans combined.
Burkleo says the cost of food items is up about 5 percent from this time last year. He says the cost of a turkey and all the sides are up due to inflation and donations are down.
Burkleo says there are many individuals who continue to donate, and they are extremely grateful for their assistance. He urges the public to donate during the Thanksgiving holiday.
To support Louisiana food banks, visit FeedingLouisiana.org.
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If you’re hearing this chances are you’re among the 55.4 million Americans traveling 50 miles or greater for Thanksgiving. Triple A says it’s the third-highest Turkey Day travel forecast since 2000. Spokesperson Don Redman says just over two percent more people are traveling this year for their holiday feast.
And motorists can expect to pay around 40-cents less for a gallon of regular gas compared to last year.
4.7 million travelers will take to the skies for Thanksgiving, an increase of almost seven percent from last year. Redman says four percent more Louisiana residents are choosing to fly for the holiday this year.
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Today is the busiest travel day for Thanksgiving and Redman says the sooner you start your journey better…
Among the most popular out-of-state destinations for Louisiana residents this year are Orlando, Tennessee, Vegas, and New York.
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Family and Friends are visiting and connecting over the holidays and the LSU Vet School wants us to keep our 4 legged friends safe during all our celebrations. Spokesperson Ginger Guttner says to use caution because foods safe for us are toxic for dogs and cats…
Turkey bones can also be a source of obstructions in the esophagus and stomach.
Guttner says, you know your pet and what’s normal for it but If you think your pet gets into a food or plant that is toxic or you are concerned Guttner has advice…
Guttner also says, it’s a good idea to find out if your Vet will be open or available during the holidays and what you should do in case of emergency
Certain foods and extra people in the home can be challenging for your pets and Guttner says the holidays bring a few other concerns you should consider…
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A front moving through Louisiana has brought us cooler weather for the Thanksgiving holidays. This morning State Climatologist Barry Keim says temperatures are in the 40s across most of the state and lows are in the 50s towards the coast. Highs will reach the upper 50s up north and the low 60s in southern parishes.
It will be a bit cooler for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Keim says lows will be in the mid-30s in the northern parishes and 40s in the southern parishes, with highs reaching into the 50s.
The outlook for Friday and through the weekend, lows will be in the 40s in northern parishes and in the low 50s in the southern half of the state. Keim says highs will reach into the 60s.
With plenty of clouds, Keim says you’ll want to dress accordingly for any outdoor football games this weekend as well.
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LSU’s Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior are among the ten semifinalists for the Bilenikoff, which recognizes college football’s best receiver. Nabers and Thomas have combined to catch 135 passes for 2,445 yards and 26 touchdowns. Aggies interim head coach Elijah Robinson says they are a big part of quarterback Jayden Daniels’ success…
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Nabers leads the nation in receiving yards with 1,424 yards and his 12 touchdowns rank fourth nationally. Thomas leads the FBS college football with 14 touchdowns. That’s one more than Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Junior, who is discussed to win the Heisman. LSU Coach Brian Kelly believes Nabers and Thomas also should be Heisman candidates…
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The Ragin Cajuns and ULM meet on Saturday to close out the regular season. A win for U-L Lafayette and they will qualify for a bowl game, while the Warhawks are trying to snap a nine-game losing streak. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux was asked about playing down to a team that’s lost nine in a row…
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The Saints have placed wide receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve with a knee injury he suffered in the team’s last game. Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints Podcast, says the team expects Thomas will return this season…
Thomas is third on the team in receptions with 39 catches for 448 yards and one touchdown. Jackson says Thomas’ absence gives others a chance to produce…
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The Saints are at Atlanta on Sunday.