Thanksgiving is underway across the state with polls showing two-thirds to three-quarters of all Americans playing it safe by doing a low-key feast at home for just the members of their household. You’re likely stuffing your face at approaching food-coma status just the Louisiana SPCA wants to remind you not to let your pets overeat as well. Spokesperson Alicia Vial says compensate for any under the table treats with smaller portions at dinner time.
Analysis by Wallethub shows consumers are set to spend a lot less on gifts for the holidays this year as the COVID economy, and lack of federal aid puts a damper on the holidays. Analyst Jill Gonzales says gift cards appear to be gaining in popularity right now…
Governor John Bel Edwards is celebrating Thanksgiving at the governor’s mansion, but he did not invite anyone over. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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64-year-old Gwendolyn Theus, a home health nurse, died after rescuing her patient from a home fire in Delphi. Theus reportedly was alerted to the fire and tried to wheel her 71-year-old patient out of the home, but couldn’t get her through the door. She then picked her up and pushed her through the window before succumbing to the smoke. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.