Early voting for the December 6th runoff election continues across the state. Eric Gill reports…
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It looks like your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday will cost a little more this year, according to an informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Association. The average price for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $49.41; thirty-seven cents more than last year. But, that’s cheaper than it was in 2012.

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State Police are investigating a single vehicle accident involving an alleged drunk driver in Tangipahoa Parish that claimed the life of the driver’s father. Master Trooper Greg Marchand says they call the call about the crash in the Hammond area last night…
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Twenty-two year-old Amber Holden was charged with DWI and vehicular homicide. Forty-five year-old Douglas Hoyt was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Natchitoches Christmas Fesitval of Lights is now underway, with thousands of lights were turned on Saturday, and they’re expecting big crowds over Thanksgiving weekend…
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That’s Madi Ackel, this year’s Miss Merry Christmas who also says the 88th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Parade is December 6th.