1230 PM LRN News

While you’re enjoying your feast today the SPCA wants to remind you to not leave cups of alcohol unattended if you have pets in your home. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says booze can be a serious threat to your curious pets, and even a little bit can kill a smaller animal.

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For food Vial says most of the Thanksgiving spread is pretty safe in limited quantities so long as you wash or rub any seasoning off of the food before giving to your friend.

Tomorrow’s Black Friday deals aren’t so hot this year. WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says they’ve surveyed all the big sellers and found average savings are only averaging 32 percent, down from 40 percent last year. That being said…

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Governor Edwards is practicing what he preached for Thanksgiving this year and staying home with just his immediate household, not having his usual near 100 person gathering at the Governor’s mansion in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Edwards says he will break bread this year at the mansion with his wife Donna and son that attends LSU, and forgo a large dinner this year.

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Senator John Kennedy says he’s doing the same, just keeping it to his immediate family, and keeping it low-key…

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With a vaccine for COVID expected to be available to a majority of residents by mid-2021 Edwards and Kennedy both said they hope this time next year we can all gather together with family and friends and celebrate.