It’s the busiest shopping day of the year and if you’re looking for the best place to get the most for your money, WalletHub has done the research for you. WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales.
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Rounding out the top four is Belk, Bealls, and JCPenney. They all came in with average discounts above the 60 percent mark.

The Saints are N-F-C South Champs for a third consecutive season as they clinched the division title with a 26-18 win over Atlanta on Thanksgiving night. Taysom Hill set the tone, by blocking a punt that set up his three-yard touchdown catch. He also had a 30-yard touchdown run…
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The Saints defense also had nine sacks.

A busy 2019 hurricane season comes to a close on Saturday. Kevin Barnhart takes a look back at what we experienced…
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LSU can complete a perfect regular season tomorrow night if they beat Texas A-and-M. Tigers Safety Jacoby Stevens says last year’s seven overtime loss to the Aggies has been a motivator…
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Kick-off is at 6 PM.

It’s Black Friday one of the most profitable days of the year for brick and mortar stores. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says Cyber Monday sales outpaced Black Friday sales last year and there’s no sign of that trend slowing down…
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According to a recent CNET.com article, Cyber Monday sales hit 7.9 billion dollars, while Black Friday sales were at 6.2 billion dollars.

If you are stumped on what to get the person who has everything or just not sure what to buy, Wallethub’s Jill Gonzales says don’t feel guilty about choosing a gift card…
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According to WalletHub 35-million still have holiday debt from last year and about 27 percent of those surveyed plan to spend less this year.

The 2019 hurricane season comes to a close tomorrow and it was one of the more active seasons on record, with 18 named storms. The signature storm for Louisiana was Barry. A rare July hurricane that made landfall, but spared the Bayou State from the massive flooding that was predicted. However, State Climatologist Barry Keim says in September, Hurricane Dorian broke records with its 185-mile per hour winds
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Another major event was Imelda, a slow-moving tropical storm that dumped over 40 inches of rain near Beaumont, Texas.

The Saints defense was relentless last night as they sacked Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan nine times in a 26-18 win over Falcons. With the win, Drew Brees and company wrap up their third consecutive NFC South title. Brees says it’s just one of several steps…
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New Orleans next game is December 8th at home against the 49ers.

The holiday shopping season is underway and the National Retail Federation expects holiday retail sales to increase four-percent over 2018. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says Louisiana retailers can expect a similar increase in sales
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So which store has the best Black Friday discounts? Brooke Thorington has more.
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An active 2019 hurricane season comes to a close Saturday. It was a season in which we saw 18 named storms. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says most of those storms never reached hurricane strength…
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The signature storm for Louisiana was Barry. A rare hurricane in July that made landfall, but spared the Bayou State from the massive flooding that was predicted.

The Saints claimed their third consecutive N-F-C South Championship last night as New Orleans defeated Atlanta 26-18.

It should be an electric atmosphere on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium as the LSU looks to complete a perfect regular season when they host Texas A-and-M at 6 PM. Tiger fans want revenge from last year’s seven overtime loss to the Aggies, but LSU safety Jacoby Stevens says they have to keep their emotions in check
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The Saints look to have roasted falcon tonight in Atlanta as they visit the Dirty Birds. New Orleans leads the NFL in penalties and Quarterback Drew Brees says that needs to change…
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Brees will not have his starting left tackle tonight. Terron Armstead is out with a high ankle sprain and veteran Patrick Omameh will get the start.

Monroe Police say a U-P-S driver was shot last night. Authorities say the suspect approached the U-P-S Driver and demanded his keys when he refused, the suspect shot him the leg. The driver’s injury is non-life threatening and the search for the shooter is ongoing.

It’s a nice day weather-wise, but on Saturday there’s a slight chance for severe weather.

Your pets may be wanting to get in on some of the Thanksgiving spread, but what foods are okay for them? Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says there are some foods that are okay, including the turkey.
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Sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, pumpkin, and apples are also good for dogs to eat.

With this being the holiday season, be on the lookout for those who are trying to scam you. Webroot-dot-com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says don’t respond to any emails or text messages that ask for peculiar donations…
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Dufour says when you shop for your gifts online, check U-R-Ls before sharing info and avoid using debit cards.

The Saints and Falcons meet tonight in Atlanta. A win for New Orleans and they clinch the N-F-C South. The Saints will not have two starting offensive linemen, Andrus Peat and Terron Armstead have been ruled out. Quarterback Drew Brees says that’s not an excuse to play well…
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With Peat and Armstead out, that means veterans Nick Easton and Patrick Omameh will get the start. Kick-off is at 7:20.

With the holidays comes scammers trying to rip off unsuspecting victims. Webroot.com cybersecurity expert David Dufour says be careful when you are on an unsecured Wi-Fi network…
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If you are frying a turkey today, make sure you set up the fryer 30 feet away from the home and on flat ground. Keep kids and pets away and never leave it unattended. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says make sure your turkey is completely thawed and dry and the amount of oil used in the fryer is imperative…
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Browning recommends that you always have a working fire extinguisher on hand and never use water to put out a grease fire.

And if you like to share some of your Thanksgiving feast with your four-legged friend, white meat turkey is okay for dogs to eat, so are veggies like yams and potatoes, but watch out for the sugar content. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Vial says if your pet shows signs of distress, it’s possible they got hold of something they should not have…
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