A lot of restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day giving people an additional dining option. Erica Burns, with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says a big advantage for eating out on Thanksgiving is that it allows for more time to be spent with your family…
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She says last year 33 million Americans went to a restaurant for all or part of their Thanksgiving meal and it’s a trend that’s grown over the last several years.

LSU and Texas A-and-M meet for the 53rd time tonight as the Bayou Bengals look to avoid a three-game losing streak. Coach Les Miles says the players are committed to getting a win….
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LSU has won three straight over the Aggies. Kick-off is at 6:30.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office reminds shoppers to stay safe and shop smart this holiday season. Director of the Public Protection Division, Sam Pleasant, says you should be on the lookout for holiday shopping scams and take measures to protect your identity…
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She says you should review your financial statements and documents frequently for unusual discrepancies.

State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash this morning that claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman from St. Charles Parish. Authorities say Christin Allday of St. Rose was walking across Louisiana Highway 626, when she failed to yeild to the oncoming vehicle, which fled the scene after striking Allday, who was pronounded dead at a local hospital. The incident occurred around 1:45 this morning.