Early voting for the December 10th runoff is tomorrow and runs until Saturday, December 3rd. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects a voter turnout between 35 to 40-percent for this election. He says the presidential election was taxing for many people, but the voter still has some important decisions to make….
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There are some precincts that only have one item on the ballot and that’s the US Senate race.

Holiday shoppers hit the stores this morning with a long shopping list to complete. But LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says for some folks, their big purchases are not gifts, but items to rebuild flooded homes…
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Rice says if the item you purchase is not 30 to 40-percent off, there’s probably a better deal somewhere else.

For many Louisiana families, it’s time to pick out that perfect Christmas tree. Washington Parish Christmas Tree Farmer Kevin Steele advises families to measure their doorways and ceilings to see who big of a tree they can fit in their house…
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The LSU Ag Center says if you purchase a pre-cut tree, gently grasp a branch and pull it toward you. If the tree is fresh, you won’t pull off many needles.

LSU running back Derrius Guice feasted on Texas A-and-M’s defense last night as he rushed for a school record 285 yards and four touchdowns as the Tigers topped the Aggies 54-39. LSU had 622 yards in total offense. Now the question is, who will coach the Tigers from here on out. Houston’s Tom Herman has emerged as the top candidate, based on media reports.