Some of the hottest holiday toys for the season are already in short supply. Michelle Southern speaks with a toy expert..:
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Voice of the ULM Warhawks Frank Hoffmann will hang up his mic after giving the play by play of Saturday’s game against Arkansas State. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Nobody wants to be that parent who wasn’t able to get their hands on the most popular toy this holiday season. So what’s hot in 2017? Chris Byrne, aka “The Toy Guy,” plays with toys for a living for the consumer review website TTPM.com. He says arts and crafts are a huge trend this year…:
Byrne says on the high tech end, KidiBuzz from VTech is all the rage. He says it’s essentially a kid-friendly smartphone, that’s not a phone…:
Byrne says they find parents are not loyal to specific retailers when it comes to toys at this busy time of the year. He says some of the hottest holiday toys for the season are already in short supply, so if you see something you want, buy it right then…:
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The holidays can be challenging for those living with Alzheimer’s. Families and friends may be unsure how to handle their loved one suffering from the disease, which can create stress for everyone. Stacey Denham with the Alzheimer’s Association’s Louisiana chapter says when you approach someone with the disease, do it in a non-threatening way
Denham says depending on abilities and preferences, make sure to keep the person with Alzheimer’s involved in the celebrations and don’t make that person guess who is in the room with them…
When there are several people around, it can become very confusing for someone coping with Alzheimer’s. She says let guests know what to expect before they arrive and tell them how they can help…
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Denham says there is a help line available anytime at 800-272-3900.
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West Monroe state representative Frank Hoffmann has been the voice of the ULM Warhawks for the last 42-years but Saturday, he will call his last game against when ULM takes on Arkansas State. Hoffman says it’s bitter sweet to end his long play by play career.
Hoffmann is the eighth active longest play by play voice for a university in the nation. Hoffman says he’s called some great wins over his 42-years.
Hoffmann says the most memorable game he’s ever called was when the ULM won against Northwestern State on a Hail Mary pass and then went on to win the National Championship in 1987.
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The Attorney General’s Office is offering safety tips for consumers who will shop online this holiday. Spokesperson Ruth Wisher says shoppers need to be aware that internet scams are out there…
Wisher says if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. She says consumers should always pay online with a credit card.
To report a scam to the Attorney General call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-351-4889. Wisher says it’s never a good idea to online shop while using a public wireless network. She says consumers should also be on the lookout for the scam, cybersquatting.