Thousands of people are expected to turnout for St. James Parish’s biggest Christmas Eve tradition- the Festival of Bonfires. Don Molino has more…

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A Franklin parish man is behind bars following a violent crime spree that ended with the suspect firing shots at officers in a high speed chase. Authorities say 32-year-old Jimmy Franklin kidnapped a 74-year-old woman from Catahoula Parish. Franklin faces multiple charges including kidnapping, rape, theft, and attempted murder.

Children around the country are getting ready to keep track of Santa’s journey, with a little help from the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. Lt. Commander Paul Noel says making sure the skies are safe over North America is part of NORAD’s mission, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Noel says families can monitor Santa’s route through the NORAD Track Santa app or online at NORADSanta.org, and you can call 1-877-HI-NORAD.

Here’s a look at today’s midday commodity prices…

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