Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is concerned the United States’ worldwide terror alert could impact international tourism into 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…

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He hopes this terror alert won’t have a lasting impact on tourism in Louisiana.

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 there are plenty of oysters available for your Thanksgiving feast. Sunseri says oyster dressing is a dish that can be found on most holiday dinner tables all across the south…

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He adds that the quality of the oysters are very good.

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.

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Welch says the flu vaccine is available at your doctor’s office or usually a local pharmacy.

The American Automobile Association estimates nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend. 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. Spokesman Don Redman says these favorable gas prices will continue through the Thanksgiving holiday…

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Triple-A projects we’ll see the most Thanksgiving holiday travelers since 2007.