State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s important to remind residents of certain safety tips as they prepare their Thanksgiving meals. Jeff Palermo reports…

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The all-male New Orleans dance crew, the 610 Stompers, are in New York City today to appear in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. This is the second time the Stompers have marched in the parade, their first appearance was in 2011. Normally, the parade limits marching groups to one parade appearance every five years. However, the “ordinary men with extraordinary moves” were granted an exception to that rule.

Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany has been chosen to lead the Ways and Means Committee’s Tax Policy Subcommittee. Boustany says he’s going to lead the effort in tax reform. He says it’s time to totally rewrite the tax code by simplifying and cleaning up the rates and keeping businesses in America…

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Boustany says he will enact changes to benefit small businesses.

With Black Friday tomorrow, the personal finance website WalletHub found holiday spending is estimated to reach more than 630-billion dollars this year. Website spokesperson Jill Gonzales says they investigated which stores were having the best Black Friday deals.

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Gonzales says the average discount across the board is about 40-percent off.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched Onward-Louisiana-dot-com giving residents updates on his plans and those interested in working for his administration a chance to apply for a position. Spokesperson for the Edwards transition team Mary Patricia Wray says Edwards is making sure he keeps the promises he made during his campaign…

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She says they want the best and the brightest on their team.

Morgan City Police are saying fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple southeast Louisiana parishes. Sgt. Rick Hartley says you can purchase movie money on a number of websites, so it’s very easy to get your hands on this fake money.

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He says people often will go into a dimly lit business in an effort to try to break the counterfeit bill for real money.

LSU Coach Les Miles says its business as usual as his team prepares for Texas A&M, despite rumors he could be fired. Miles, who has the highest winning percentage in school history, says there’s no reason to defend himself to those who are deciding his future…

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Miles says his last conversation with athletic director Joe Alleva was on Sunday, but he didn’t say what was discussed.

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control’s “Operation Trick or Treat” has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state for illegal activities. This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says these clubs were cited for several different reasons…

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Hebert says the latest results of this operation show that this is not an issue that’s isolated to the French Quarter.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched his transition website, Onward-Louisiana-dot-com. Emelie Gunn has more on what it has to offer…

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Ponchatoula woman after she allegedly shot her boyfriend with an assault rifle. They say 32-year-old Winter Flowers picked up the gun after an argument with 38-year-old Monroe Meyers. When Meyers rushed her, she became frightened and pulled the trigger shooting Meyers in the stomach. Meyers is in critical condition. Flowers is charged with second degree aggravated battery.

14 additional strip clubs across the state were cited for drug activity, prostitution, and lewd acts as part of the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control’s “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says the latest results of this operation show that this is not an issue that’s isolated to the French Quarter…

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Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety.

Despite rumors that he could be fired soon after Saturday’s Texas A-and-M game, LSU Coach Les Miles says its business as usual as his team prepares for the Aggies. The coach was asked during the SEC Coaches teleconference if he felt this would be his last game at LSU…

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Miles has the highest winning percentage in school history.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched OnwardLouisiana-dot-com to give Louisiana residents updates on his plans and give those interested in working for his administration a chance to express their interest in a position. Spokesperson for the Edwards transition team, Mary Patricia Wray, says they want the best and brightest on their team…

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She says resumes are already pouring in.

14 additional strip clubs across the state have been cited by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. The 14 strip clubs were cited for drug activity, prostitution and lewd acts. Hebert says drug and prostitution activity at these establishments breeds other criminal activity…

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This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana according to Morgan City Police. Sgt. Rick Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.” But he says often times people will go into a dimly lit business in an effort to try to break the counterfeit bill for real money…

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He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse. Other arrests could be forthcoming.

The price of gas continues to fall in Louisiana as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. The average price for a gallon of regular is $1.86, 7 cents lower than a week ago.

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says these clubs were cited for several different reasons…

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Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched a website to not only provide residents with updates on transition activities, but serve as a contact point for people interested in serving in his administration. The site, OnwardLouisiana-dot-com, contains a form potential job seekers can fill out for a variety of politically appointed positions in the governor’s office and state agencies. They say additional application steps may be required.

Morgan City Police are saying fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana. Sgt. Rick Hartley says a few banks, bars, and convenience stores have reported to authorities they’ve received these counterfeit bills. He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse…

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Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.”

Attorneys for Margaret Sanchez, one of the two people accused in the 2012 death of a Bourbon Street stripper, is asking for her trial to be moved. They claim media coverage on the murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart would corrupt jury selection for her trial, scheduled to begin December 7th. Sanchez is charged with second degree murder in connection to Lockhart’s death. In June, Sanchez’s accomplice, Terry Speaks, was found guilty of second degree murder.

The American Automobile Association estimates this Thanksgiving will see its most travelers since 2007. Don Molino has more…

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Baton Rouge Police say a teenager has been arrested in connection with a Tuesday night shooting that sent a 19-year-old woman to the hospital. They believe the 16-year-old boy was sitting in the back seat of a car when he accidentally fired a handgun hitting the victim who was sitting in the front passenger seat. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition. The boy is charged with negligent injuring and juvenile in possession of a firearm.

The search for a man wanted in a fatal Sunday shooting in Winnsboro has ended after the suspect was found dead. When police responded to a report of shots fired at a Monroe motel Tuesday, they discovered 28-year-old Mario Doyle dead from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Doyle was wanted for a shooting that killed 30-year-old Calvin Toles and injured two others, including a 10-year-old child. At last report, the child was listed in stable, but critical condition.

The arrival of the Holiday Season also signals the arrival of flu season. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says luckily this flu season is off to a slow start. He says as well as getting your flu vaccine, living a healthier lifestyle during flu season will help ward off the virus…

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Welch says this year’s flu shot seems to be well matched to the strain going around. He says the flu vaccine is available at your doctor’s office or usually a local pharmacy.

There is some concern international tourism into Louisiana could be impacted by the United States’ issuing a worldwide terror alert. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says State Police has been very involved in staying up to date with various security agencies and in keeping residents and visitors safe. He hopes this terror alert won’t have a prolonged impact on Louisiana tourism…

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Dardenne says he doesn’t believe this will effect domestic tourism to Louisiana.

Sal Sunseri, Co-owner of P&J Oyster Company in New Orleans, says although oyster production has been down since the BP disaster, there are plenty of oysters available for your Thanksgiving oyster dressing. Sunseri says oyster dressing is an extraordinary dish for the holiday…

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He says, not only are oyster supplies good this Thanksgiving, but the quality of the oysters are very good.

Morgan City Police have arrested two people accused of using fake movie prop money to make purchases. They say 22-year-old Vanisha August and 20-year-old Detrell Coleman are charged with monetary instrument abuse in separate incidents. The bills are marked “Motion Picture Use Only”, but authorities are finding bills with the notice covered in ink. Similar complaints about fake money have also been lodged in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes.

The holidays are here and that means it’s time to get your flu shot. Emelie Gunn has more on this year’s flu season….

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The Lt. Governor is worried international tourism into the Pelican State could be impacted by the US issuing a worldwide terror alert. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Lawyers for one of the two people accused in the 2012 death of a Bourbon Street stripper is asking for her trial to be moved. Attorneys for Margaret Sanchez say media coverage on the murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart would corrupt jury selection for her upcoming trial. Sanchez is charged with second degree murder in connection to Lockhart’s death. Sanchez’s accomplice, Terry Speaks, was found guilty of second degree murder in June.

The American Automobile Association predicts we’ll see the most Thanksgiving holiday travelers this year since 2007. They estimate nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the four-day weekend and more than 360,000 motorists will call Triple-A for roadside assistance. Spokesman Don Redman says the best way for motorists to avoid a break down is to check their vehicles before hitting the road…

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With the Holiday Season approaching, flu season won’t be far behind. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says in addition to getting your flu vaccine, remember to practice healthy habits like regular hand washing and covering your cough. He says this year’s flu shot seems to be well matched to the strain going around…

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He says luckily this flu season is off to a slower start.