Tomorrow is the one of the busiest shopping days of the year as shoppers will look for great deals to complete their Christmas shopping list. Jill Gonzales with the personal finance website, Wallethub.com says – based on their research – J.C. Penny, Belk and Macy’s have the best Black Friday deals…:

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She says if you’re looking for a great deal on a new phone or perhaps a computer, keep looking. Real Black Friday savings doesn’t usually extend to those items.

An ex-Catholic priest who was arrested for making a sex tape on the altar of a church in Pearl River pleads guilty to felony obscenity charges. Travis Clark’s plea deal will mean a suspended prison sentence, three years on probation and a $1000 fine. Clark was defrocked by the Church after his arrest in 2020.

The nonprofit Troops Direct is asking for help to provide critical supplies to American service members. Aaron Negherbon says Troops Direct is unique…:

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To make a cash donation, visit them at “TroopsDirect.org”

Looking for some post-Thanksgiving fun? You may want to check out the Louisiana Renaissance Festival; now in its 23^rd year. Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says it’s smart to get your tickets online BEFORE you make the drive to Hammond…:

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The festival is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The website is “larf2022.org”. The festival is located just minutes off I-12 near Hammond.

Volunteers picking up litter at a busy I-10 interchange in Baton Rouge discovered a loaded gun lying on the roadside. The group Keep Tiger Town Beautiful turned the automatic pistol with extended clip and bullets over to local police, who’re checking to see if it was used in a crime.

Tomorrow is Black Friday and Jeff Palermo has the latest trends for one of the biggest shopping days of the year…:

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The nonprofit Troops Direct is asking for help to provide critical supplies to American service members. Spokesman Aaron Negherbon (NEAR-BON) says due to the specialized nature of what they supply, they are asking for cash donations only.  He says their overhead is only about 9 to 10 percent of their overall budget.  There are four people on staff and one is a Marine Corps veteran…:

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“TroopsDirect.org” if you’d like to help.

With holiday shopping in full swing, security professionals have a few tips on how to have a safe one when making online purchases. LSU Cybersecurity Expert Abe (BAH-gil-lee) Baggili says – first – use only actual credit cards and NOT your ATM debit card…:

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He says avoid using public wi-fi when shopping and never shop at an unsecured website.

Holiday shopping online? An LSU Cybersecurity Expert has some tips to keep your money out of the hands of scammers. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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Gift cards are a popular gift this time of year. Jill Gonzales from Wallet-hub-dot-com tells us the most popular gift cards for this year…
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You’ll have 30 days until Christmas Day starting tomorrow.

If you have any questions as you cook your Thanksgiving Feast, you can call the U-S-D-A Meat and Poultry hotline at 1-888-674-6854….
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That number again is 1-888-674-6854. You can also chat live with a USDA expert at ask.usda.gov.

Looking for some post-Thanksgiving fun? You may want to check out the Louisiana Renaissance Festival; now in its 23rd year. Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says it’s a celebration and re-creation of European culture of the Middle Ages, and loaded with fun and entertainment…:
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The L.R.F. is located just minutes off I-12 near Hammond. It’s open tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday…and the first two weekends in December.

It’s Thanksgiving Day, a day to eat and be with family and friends. For many people, tomorrow is a day to shop. Jill Gonzales with the personal finance website, Wallethub-dot-com, says if you’re looking for great deals to buy a new computer or phone, Black Friday usually doesn’t provide a great value…
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This unfortunately is also the time of year for thieves to take advantage of shoppers by trying to steal their identity or credit card information. LSU Cybersecurity Expert Abe Baggili (BAH-gil-lee) says be sure to check credit card statements, especially if you are making online purchases…
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Baggili says when shopping at a store in person, use your phone to make purchases so your card number is not revealed.

During the holiday season, there are thousands of American troops serving our country across the globe. There’s an organization called Troops Direct that supplies critical supplies to U-S service members. Troops Direct CEO Aaron Negherbon says they do not supply care packages, instead they deliver medical kits, GPS units, sleeping bags, helmets and even K-9 care kits…
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To make a cash donation go to Troops-direct-dot-org.

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond has been up and running. visitors can see live jousting, a birds of prey exhibit, play games of skill, enjoy many delicious foods and shop dozens of vendors selling hand-made works. Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says this year’s festival has been a terrific success…:
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To purchase tickets go to l-a-r-f-2022-dot-org. They will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend and the next two weekends after.

It’s a big day in the kitchen today as Thanksgiving dinners get prepared. USDA Food safety expert Kenneth King has tips to ensure against foodborne illnesses…
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Tomorrow is a busy shopping day. Jill Gonzales with the personal finance website, Wallethub-dot-com says based on their research, J-C Penny, Belk and Macy’s have the best Black Friday deals…
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The non profit group Troops Direct is asking for help to provide critical supplies to American service members around the globe. Founder Aaron Negherbon says Troops Direct is unique…
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For more info go to Troops-direct-dot-org.

If you are looking for a unique experience over the next few weekends, check out the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, just minutes off I-12 near Hammond. There’s live jousting, artists and entertainers that takes visitors back to the 16th century in England. Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says there’s fun for the whole family and you buy tickets on their website. L-a-r-f-2022-dot-org…
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They’ll be open this week Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the first two weekends in December.

Two Shreveport area women are charged with stealing money from customers of USAA Bank; mostly elderly person and military veterans. Shreveport PD spokesperson Angie Wilhite says ZarRajah Watkins was arrested last week. She allegedly used her job at an “S Port” call center to access the accounts…:

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Another suspect, Destane Glass, was an accomplice. She was arrested Tuesday. The pair stole about a million bucks and used it to live lavishly.

Baton Rouge police are investigating the shooting death of a man who was allegedly shot by his own son over blowing his nose. BRPD’s Sgt L’Jean McKneely says it happened around 9:30 Tuesday morning…:

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The son called an ambulance and tried to render aid, but it was too late.

Police in New Orleans say an 8-year-old child was shot and killed by gunfire from outside the house. Officers say bullets penetrated the exterior wall of the home and one hit the child in the stomach. The child died at a local hospital. The shooting happened just before 11 am Wednesday. They ask anyone with information on the crime to please come forward.

Strong showers and thunderstorms could be a part of your Thanksgiving holiday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says two systems are making their way toward Louisiana, one from Oklahoma and another from the Gulf…:

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He says watch for flash flooding and expect up to 4 inches of rain in some areas.

A Baton Rouge man is under arrest for allegedly killing his own father because the man blew his nose. 21-year-old Adam Carter told officers at the scene he gets angered by nose-blowing and when his father did it they argued, then he shot him. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says this will be rough on the family, right at the holidays…:

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The victim is identified as 64-year-old Ronnie Carter.

Big holiday meals can mean getting sick from food-borne illnesses. USDA food safety expert Ken King says when preparing the meal, remember: clean, separate, cook and chill…:

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Questions? Call USDA’s Meat & Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854.

Prepare yourself for a rainy Thanksgiving Day. Two weather systems – one from the Gulf and one from Oklahoma – will clash to bring up to 4 inches of rain in many parishes. State Climatologist Barry Keim says stay weather-alert, because flash flooding is possible…:

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The rain should move out starting early Friday.

Lafayette based restaurant delivery service ASAP, formerly known as WAITR, says they will lay off 100 employees shortly after January 1^st. ASAP cites a “prolonged decrease in revenue” as the reason for the reduction in force. The company says they lost about $73-million in the 3^rd Quarter. They blame competition in deliveries, inflation and high fuel prices.

Don’t forget Saturday is Small Business Saturday; a day to do some Christmas shopping at those local “mom “ pop” stores.

Shreveport Police say two women accessed USAA bank accounts of mostly seniors and veterans to steal up to a million dollars from those accounts…:

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Police in New Orleans say an 8-year-old child was shot and killed by gunfire from outside the house. Officers say bullets penetrated the exterior wall of the home and one hit the child in the stomach. It happened just before 11 am Wednesday. They ask anyone who knows who did it to please come forward.

Baton Rouge police say a local man killed his father during an argument over blowing his nose. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 21-year-old Adam Carter told them he gets irked to hear nose-blowing…and when his father did it, the son shot him…then called police…:

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The victim is identified as 64-year-old Ronnie Carter. The son is charged with manslaughter.

Thanksgiving Day will be soggy affair for most of Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says northern, central and southwest Louisiana could get up to 4 inches. Bad news for the holiday, but good news for agriculture…:

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Rains should move out by Friday morning.

Police in Baton Rouge are investigating the death of an elderly man they say was shot by his own son. BRPD’s Sgt. L’Jean McKneely…:

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The victim is identified as 64-year-old Ronnie Carter. The suspect, 21-year-old Adam Carter is charged with manslaughter.

Two Shreveport woman are facing identity theft charges, for allegedly stealing from USAA Bank customers. Shreveport PD’s Angie Wilhite, between the two, they face 175 counts of identity theft…:

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USAA Bank services military veterans and their families. Wilhite says victims are scattered across the country, but most are from northwest Louisiana.

Millions of Americans succumb to foodborne illnesses each year. USDA Food Safety Expert Kenneth King has tips to help ensure your and your family’s safety this Thanksgiving…:

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We’ll get a good soaking on Thanksgiving Day. Northern central and southwest Louisiana could see from 2 to 4 inches of rain, with some flash flood watches posted. Rain is expected in southeast Louisiana, but not as heavy.

Shreveport authorities say two women accessed USAA bank accounts of veterans to steal up to a million dollars in an identity theft scheme
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In Baton Rouge, police have charged 21-year-old Adam Carter with manslaughter in the shooting death of his 64-year-old father, Ronnie Carter. BRPD Sergeant L’ Jean McKneeley says the two were arguing when the son grabbed a gun…
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Kitchens will be busy across the state tomorrow as the chef in your family makes that turkey or other signature item for Thanskgiving Day. If you are cooking a turkey, the USDA does not recommend stuffing your turkey as it can lead to cross-contamination and take longer to cook. USDA Expert Kenneth King says you still can still stuff your turkey, as long as you take extra caution…
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The 49th annual Bayou Classic is Saturday. Grambling State, who has a losing record, is playing for bragging rights, but a win for Southern and they will play in the SWAC Championship game against Jackson State. First year Jaguars coach Eric Dooley was a wide receiver at Grambling and knows the rivalry well…
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Kick off Saturday is at 1 PM.