It’s Cyber Monday a chance for consumers to find great deals on the internet. Southeast Louisiana Better Business Bureau spokesperson Cynthia Albert says before you purchase any item on the internet, make sure you know who you are dealing with first, because there are a lot of fake websites out there
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Albert also says read up on the return policy, because a return policy is NOT required, unless the item is defected.

An announcement is expected this week from Senator John Kennedy, who has said he’ll make a decision prior to December first on whether he’ll run for governor in 2019. Southeastern Louisiana Professor Dayne Sherman expects Kennedy will get into the race as it’s a position he’s sought for many years….
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Sherman made the comments on Talk Louisiana.

An LSU Manship School Assistant Professor says his research shows the loss of local media can make towns a lot more partisan. Joshua Darr says the study was a joint effort with researchers from Colorado State and Texas A&M, where they analyzed the rate of voters who turned in ballots supporting candidates from more than one party.
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Darr says that’s because when local media dies, the community relies more heavily on partisan national outlets to fill the gap.

LSU fans are still in disbelief over the seven overtime loss to Texas A-and-M. Several close calls went against the Tigers. It seemed like they won the contest on several occasions, including when Jace Sternberger fumbled the ball away after catching a pass and LSU recovered. But it was ruled an incomplete pass and Coach Ed Orgeron said the officials never asked for a formal video replay review…
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LSU finishes the regular season 9-3 and will find out their bowl destination on Sunday.

We are expecting an announcement this week from Senator John Kennedy, who has said he’ll make a decision before December 1st on next year’s governor’s race….
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Will charges be filed against Cole Fisher, who allegedly threw a punch and hit LSU analyst Steve Kragthrophe in his pacemaker following the wild seven overtime contest in College Station? Fisher is a nephew of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and he was credentialed to be on the sideline.

LSU Manship School of Mass Communications Professor Joshua Darr has participated in research that has found the loss of local media worsens political polarization….
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And Darr says local newspapers and radio stations shields people from turning to more partisan sources.

It’s Cyber Monday as consumers will spend time today to looking for deals on the internet today. Southeast Louisiana Better Business Bureau spokesperson Cynthina Albert urges all consumers, whether buying gifts on-line or in a brick-and-mortar store, to do some comparative shopping…
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When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites, watch out for U-R-L’s that use the names of well-known brands along with extra words.

LSU fans are still outraged over the officiating in the Texas A-and-M game as several controversial calls went against the Tigers in a seven overtime loss. The defeat prevented Coach Ed Orgeron’s team from winning 10 regular season games….
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And Texas A-and-M officials are said to be reviewing video after the game as the nephew of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher allegedly punched LSU analyst Steve Kragthoprhe. Kragthorpe has Parkinson’s and has a pacemaker.

LSU Manship professor Joshua Darr assisted in research that found the loss of local media is helping to worsen political polarization. Darr says that’s because voters are more than ever turning to partisan national outlets to get their information. He says local radio stations and papers inform residents on the issues, instead of the party line message
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An announcement is expected this week from Republican Senator John Kennedy on whether he’ll challenge Democrat John Bel Edwards in next year’s governor’s race. Louisiana GOP executive committee member Vincent Bruno explains why Kennedy would want to leave Washington D-C…
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The Better Business Bureau has these tips on this Cyber Monday to make sure you are not a victim of a holiday scam…
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Senator John Kennedy is expected to announce this week on whether he’ll run for Governor in 2019 against John Bel Edwards. Earlier this year, Edwards reported five-million dollars in his campaign war chest. Southeastern Louisiana Professor Dayne Sherman says Kennedy will do well in fundraising and one of the reasons is because he’s a US Senator…
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LSU fans believe they were robbed on Saturday night in College Station as the Tigers lost a seven-overtime thriller to Texas A-and-M. Coach Ed Orgeron believes the game should have never made it to overtime, as A-and-M should not have received another second to run the play that resulted in a game-tying touchdown…
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An LSU Manship School Assistant Professor says his research shows the loss of local media can make towns a lot more partisan. Joshua Darr says the study was a joint effort with researchers from Colorado State and Texas A&M, where they analyzed the rate of voters who turned in ballots supporting candidates from more than one party.
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Darr says that’s because when local media dies, the community relies more heavily on partisan national outlets to fill the gap.

Shoppers are looking for deep discounts on this Black Friday, but Dawn Starns, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says look for great deals tomorrow too on Small Business Saturday….
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Starns says a recent survey found that 83-percent of shoppers plan to do at least some portion of their holiday shopping at a small independently owned retailer or restaurant.

Crawfish producers are hoping researchers can do something that’s a growing problem in their industry and that’s the white spot syndrome that kill off large crawfish in their ponds. LSU Aquaculture specialist, Doctor Greg Lutz, says they need more research dollars in order to examine what’s causing white spot disease…
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The virus was first detected in Louisiana in 2007.

For those on the lookout for a real tree, one Louisiana farmer says this year’s crop is good. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Saints won their 10th straight last night beating Atlanta 31-17. Tomorrow, LSU goes for its 10th win of the year when they visit Texas A-and-M. Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow says the Aggies have a physical defensive front…
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Kick-off is Saturday at 6:30.

One of the biggest shopping days of the year is here and many consumers will be purchasing toys. Most kids are interested in video games, but the toy guy, Chris Byrne, says there are a group of games that can help limit screen time for younger eyes….
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Byrne says the Harry Potter-themed Lego set will also be popular this year.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, a celebration of local business that’s sandwiched in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. State director of the National Federation of Independent Business, Dawn Starns says if you spend local, that money tends to stay local.
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And Starns says 83-percent of shoppers plan to do at least some portion of their holiday shopping season at a small independently owned retailer or restaurant.

This Thanksgiving weekend, many of us our thankful for crawfish and a new season is right around the corner. But LSU AgCenter Aquaculture specialist Greg Lutz says the white spot virus is a dark cloud over the industry. Lutz says all it takes is for one crawfish to get white spot syndrome and all of the mudbugs in a pond can get sick. He says for some producers it’s been a real issue…
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He says they need more research dollars in order to examine what’s causing white spot disease.

State Police say a 13-year-old was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Calcasieu Parish on Thanksgiving morning. 13-year-old Kyrin Pete of Lake Charles was walking on the shoulder of the highway with two others when a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Jake Ryan Hebert of Lafayette hit him. Hebert has been charged with vehicular homicide and DWI.

Many are on the hunt for the best toys as the holiday shopping season is underway. There is not a spotlight toy grabbing headlines this year like the Furby or Tickle Me Elmo, but there is still no shortage of fun items. Known as the Toy Guy, Chris Byrne, says when it comes to video games, the system to grab this year is the Nintendo Switch.
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Local retailers are hoping consumers shop locally on Small Business Saturday. Dawn Starns, state director of the NFIB, says a recent survey found that nine in ten consumers believe it is more important than ever to support small businesses this holiday season. Starns also remind shoppers that when you need to take a bite to eat, choose a local restaurant…
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Soon, crawfish will be available again, but an LSU AgCenter aquaculture expert says there’s a dark cloud hanging over the industry. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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The Saints won their 10th straight last night beating Atlanta 31-17. Tomorrow, LSU goes for its 10th win of the year when they visit Texas A-and-M. Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow says the Aggies have a physical defensive front…
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Kick-off is Saturday at 6:30.