08:30 Newscast November 26, 2014

The American Automobile Association says more than 46 million Americans will be hitting the road to celebrate Thanksgiving which is the most since 2007. Michelle Southern reports…

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A state judge has rejected West Monroe Representative Marcus Hunter’s effort to extend the early voting period for the December 6th election. 19th Judicial Court Judge Todd Hernandez refused to issue a temporary restraining order and set a trial date for December 4th. Hunter says, although it will not effect this early voting period, the case could bring change for future elections.

New rules mandating chain restaurants and supermarkets serving prepared food put calorie counts on the menus have been issued by The Food and Drug Administration. State Department of Health and Hospitals “Well-Ahead” manager Melissa Martin feels this ruling will promote a healthier population…

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She says menu labeling ensures customers process calorie information as they decide what to eat and drink.

As we get ready to prepare that Thanksgiving dinner, there are some food safety rules we all should follow. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Denise Holston-West says, once the turkey is in the oven, use a food thermometer to make sure it cooks to 165-degrees. She says the stuffing should be cooked in a separate casserole pan…

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Holston-West also advises against having food out on the table for more than two hours.