12:30 Newscast, November 18th, 2015

LSU Coach Les Miles says there’s no added pressure to win, despite a published report suggesting he could be fired if they lose their last two games. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A day after suspending his presidential campaign, Governor Bobby Jindal held a news conference in Baton Rouge Wednesday and said he promises to deliver a detailed budget plan that addresses Louisiana’s deficit, but doesn’t raise taxes. He added he plans to stay in Baton Rouge once he leaves his post at the end of the year.

According to officials with Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge, a gun threat came in because they help Syrian refugees resettle in Louisiana. State Police Col Mike Edmonson says a phone call came in from out of state and they are taking it very seriously…:
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As concerns over the Syrian refugee situation continue to grow, Edmonson says several other Catholic Charities in other states have also received threats and that’s unacceptable.

Folks will be preparing for the Thanksgiving Holidays in a week and vacationing motorists will enjoy low gas prices. In Louisiana, the statewide average for a gallon of regular is just $1.94 according to the American Automobile Association.