Sasol says it is no longer economical to build a 15-billion dollar gas-to-liquids plant in the Lake Charles area, because of the low price of oil and volatile marketplace. The project was announced in 2012 when the price of oil was well above 90-dollars a barrel. Sasol still plans on finishing its 11-billion dollar ethane cracker complex, which is about 80-percent done.

For many this weekend, they’ll busy putting up the outside Christmas decorations. For some it’s a big chore, but Doctor Michelle Moore with LSU Health New Orleans says studies show it can actually help improve your mood…
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Moore says the outside decorations can also help bring neighbors together and bring back happy childhood memories.

It’s the biggest shopping day of the year, but unfortunately there will be some who will take advantage of the craziness by stealing recently purchased gifts. Lt. Brennan Matherne, with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office, says it’s important to remain vigilant of your surroundings and to do that minimize distractions…
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Some will choose to just shop online. Carson Yarbrough with Black-Friday-dot-com says there’s a certain holiday perk that most Louisiana consumers will definitiely take advantage….
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Yarbrough says the top-desired products for Louisiana shoppers on Black Friday is clothing, followed by tablets, laptops, computers and T-Vs.