1130 Newscast 11/28

While so many are working from home and more school-age students are back to virtual learning another problem 2020 presents is keeping packages a secret this holiday. Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says they are offering a variety of ways to receive packages for the holidays.

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If you have sneaky children or roommates, don’t worry about Alexa giving away a description on your order either, she’ll only give delivery notifications if you mark the order as a gift during the holidays.

It was ten years ago when American Express launched Small Business Saturday, a day to bring about awareness of the small mom and pop shops of Main Street. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says they were asked to partner with the promotion and this year it’s more important than ever.

Cut 9 (12) “a movement”

LSU will take on the fifth ranked Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday in College Station.  While the Aggies are known for their efficient offense led by quarterback Kellen Mond and running back Isaiah Spiller, the Aggie defense has done a good job of stopping the run.  LSU center Liam Shanahan says he’s excited for the challenge.

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The LSU basketball team will take on Saint Louis Saturday as they look to go 2-0 on the young season.  The Tigers won their season opener on Thanksgiving 94-81 against SIU-Edwardsville.  Freshman Cam Thomas had 27 points, while junior Darius Days added 24.