It’s a big weekend for Christmas present crunch time, and retailers are rolling out plenty of last-minute deals to get that holiday dollar.
The last Saturday before Christmas is known as Super Saturday, and LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says it’s a big day for brick and mortar stores because it’s too late for online shopping in most cases…:
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About 126 million people, or 53 percent of consumers, plan to shop on Saturday, according to a report from the National Retail Federation.
The roads will be busy as a record number of travelers are out there. AAA’s Don Redman says most of the over 107 million people are hitting up warm weather destinations to wrap up the year…
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97.4 million People are expected to take their car.
It will feel a lot like Christmas as a cold front will bring more seasonable temperatures to Louisiana.
After experiencing highs near 80 in parts of the state, state Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front will usher in colder air starting Saturday…
No White Christmas is in store for the Bayou State, but Keim says there is a slight chance we could see spotty severe weather
Louisiana State Police are warning drivers to expect delays this weekend as holiday travel clogs the roads.
Part of safe driving is making sure your vehicle maintenance is up to date. Trooper Glen Younger says motorcyclists in particular need to make sure their ride is road ready…
Holiday season means holiday parties, and that could lead to poor decisions on the road. Younger says if you plan on drinking, make a plan and stick to it.