The holidays are here and that means it’s time to get your flu shot. Emelie Gunn has more on this year’s flu season….
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The American Automobile Association estimates this Thanksgiving will see its most travelers since 2007. Don Molino has more…
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The Lt. Governor is worried international tourism into the Pelican State could be impacted by the US issuing a worldwide terror alert. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The Holiday Season is here, which means flu season is coming too. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says luckily this flu season is off to a slower start but you still should get your flu shot.
Welch says as well as getting your flu vaccine, remember healthy habits like regular hand washing, cover your cough. He says this year’s shot seems to be well matched to the strain going around.
Welch says the flu vaccine is available at your doctor’s office or usually a local pharmacy. He says try to live a healthier lifestyle during flu season to ward off the virus.
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Oyster dressing is one of the most popular dishes on the Thanksgiving dinner table. The question is, are there enough oysters available for everyone to enjoy oyster dressing this Thanksgiving? Sal Sunseri, Co-owner of P&J Oyster Company in New Orleans, says although oyster production has been down since the BP disaster, you should find plenty of oysters for your dressing…
He says oyster production in Maryland has decreased the east coast demand for Louisiana oysters leaving plenty for your holiday dishes. Sunseri says oyster dressing is a dish that can be found on most holiday dinner tables all across the south…
He says, not only are oyster supplies good this Thanksgiving, but the quality of the oysters are very good. Sunseri says oyster dressing is an extraordinary dish for the holiday…
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The American Automobile Association projects we’ll see the most Thanksgiving holiday travelers since 2007. Triple-A estimates nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the four-day weekend. Don Redman says it is a modest, but notable increase from last year…
Triple-A also estimates that consumers have saved nearly $350 million more on gasoline than last year, allowing them more financial flexibility to travel this Thanksgiving. Redman says these favorable gas prices will continue through the Thanksgiving holiday…
More than 360,000 motorists are predicted to call Triple-A for roadside assistance during the holiday. Redman says the best way for motorists to avoid a break down is to check their vehicles before hitting the road…
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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is concerned international tourism into Louisiana could be impacted by the United States’ issuing a worldwide terror alert. Dardenne says last year the Pelican State had the biggest increase in percentage of international visitors of any state in the country and he worries that will change.
Dardenne says he doesn’t believe this will effect domestic tourism to Louisiana. He says we have to be respectful of international tourists because the threat wouldn’t be raised this high if it wasn’t necessary.
Dardenne says State Police has been very involved in staying up to date with various security agencies and in keeping residents and visitors safe. He hopes this terror alert won’t have a prolonged impact on Louisiana tourism.
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Louisiana Tech will battle Southern Miss in the regular season finale on Saturday in Ruston. The winner represents the West division in the Conference USA title game. Tech Quarterback Jeff Driskel likes that the last game has a lot on the line…
Southern Miss leads Conference USA in total defense and they are second in scoring defense, allowing 22 points a contest. Driskel doesn’t see any weaknesses with the Golden Eagles defense…
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The LSU players that have spoken to the media this week are in support of embattled head coach Les Miles, who could possibly be fired after Saturday’s game against Texas A-and-M. Wide receiver Malachi Dupre says Miles is one of the best coaches in college football…
Dupre says the rumors swirling about Miles’ future with the program has not been a distraction. But he says better play on the field would help in the argument to keep Miles employed at LSU…
Dupre says Miles has not spoken about his future when he’s met with the team…