330PM LRN News

You may be splurging on Black Friday deals today, but save some cash and remember to shop local tomorrow for Small Business Saturday. The National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn Starns says shopping locally has a big impact on local families, and the cities and towns their companies reside in.

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Nearly 104 million Americans participated in Small Business Saturday last year.

The Saints are NFC South Champs for a third consecutive season as they clinched the division title with a 26-18 win over Atlanta on Thanksgiving night. It’s the eighth division title in franchise history, the sixth under Coach Sean Payton. And it’s the earliest the Saints have ever clinched a division title. Taysom Hill, who scored two TDs last night says it’s a nice accomplishment.

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Thanksgiving is in the books and families are flocking to Christmas tree farms looking for the perfect centerpiece to complement their holiday decorations. Northern trees are a bit pricey this year, so if you select one of the southern varieties, Steele’s Christmas Trees founder Kevin Steele says make sure you keep it well watered…

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The average price nationwide for a tree is 76 bucks.

Holiday shopping might bring out super savings, but it also brings out sleuths. Amanda Larkins, Outreach Manager for the Louisiana AG’s Office says there are things you can do to protect yourself and your wallet including only using one card today….

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