Louisiana has been approved for an additional 234 million dollars in BP Oil Spill funds that will be used to facilitate five different coastal projects. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Deputy Director Greg Grandy says the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group’s decision to release the money is fantastic news.
LA TIG has approved 900 million dollars for restoration projects in total for 2020.
LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says more retailers are starting Black Friday sales before Thanksgiving and many are open fewer hours. For example, more stores were closed on Thanksgiving Day ever than before.
Modified Phase Two restrictions has reduced gatherings from 150 to 75, forcing couples who had wedding plans for the holidays to readjust. New Orleans area wedding planner Samantha Capone says having to uninvite guests to your wedding is awkward, but most people are understanding.
Christmas tree farmers are expecting a banner year as COVID has families desperate to bring a little holiday cheer to their homes. Southern Christmas Tree Association head Kevin Steele Sr. says that expectation is based on early demand and he thinks this could be their best year since 2005.