Today is Small Business Saturday and it’s good news for retailers who’ve faced a tough year. Inflation and labor shortages have been especially tough. But Dawn McVea, state director of the the National Federation of Independent Business says that means you’re more likely to see business owners while you’re shopping this year and can expect great deals…
Of course, Inflation plays a big role as to how much individuals will spend on the holidays and LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says one survey shows consumers plan to spend more this year than last but not on as many gifts…
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You may pay a little more for your fresh Christmas tree this year, but you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one in Louisiana. That’s according to LSU AgCenter research associate Joe Nehlig. Many have been worried after the drought and a particular fungus that made things worse for some growers. But Nehlig grows more than 500 Carolina Sapphire trees near Bogalusa, and says they were more resistant to the fungus.
The Saints will visit their biggest rival tomorrow when they take on the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans is 5-and-5 and thankfully in first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay are one game back at 4-and-6. Defensive end Cam Jordan says they understand the importance of this game…