The Saints visit the Panthers tonight in Charlotte for the first meeting of the season between the two NFC South rivals. Saints QB Drew Brees knows how vital a win tonight would be, with the top seed in the NFC on the line…
Cut 13 (10) “…at stake.”
And with the Rams losing to the Eagles last night, New Orleans needs two wins in the final three games to secure the N-F-C’s number one seed.

The U-S Post Office says Thursday is the deadline to ship priority mail to ensure it gets to its destination by Christmas Day. Saturday is the deadline for priority mail express. If you plan to take a long vacation during the holidays, U-S-P-S spokesperson Sean O’Neil says go to u-s-p-s-dot-com to put a hold on your mail…
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The state highway safety commission has partnered with the ridesharing company Lyft in an effort to reduce drunk driving crashes. Five-dollar discounts are available for those who’ve had too much to drink and need a ride home. Dortha Cummins is with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission…
cut 12 (08) “…our coupon code”
The promocode is Ride Smart LA. Louisiana is one of five states to receive funding to offer the discount from Lyft.

Congressman Cedric Richmond has introducing a half-a- trillion dollar bill that would build an estimated 2.1 million new, affordable homes in America, and subsidize the purchase of existing houses. HousingNOLA Executive Director Andreanecia Morris says passing this legislation would address the country’s widening wealth gap.
Cut 7 (11) “…cyclical poverty.”
But it’s unclear if there’s enough support in Congress to get this legislation passed.