Saturday is the final day of early voting for the December 6th election. Eric Gill has more…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries now has a series of online hunting safety videos to help hunters be safe during the season. They cover firearms, tree stands, boats and other gear. You can view the videos online on their website, or Facebook search ldwf.

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It’s the time of year where people start looking for that perfect Christmas Tree to display in their home for the holiday season. If you’re looking to get a fresh tree, Kevin Steele. Louisiana Director of the Southern Christmas Tree Association says there is an ample supply in Louisiana…
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Remember to keep all live trees hydrated.

The LSU Tigers notched up a win for the regular season finale last night, defeating Texas A & M 23-17. Coach Les Miles says he gives credit to Cam Cameron and the Tiger offense….
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LSU ends their regular season at 8 and 4, and await a bowl bid.

Today is Black Friday, which means the malls are packed with shoppers. Tomorrow, small businesses are hoping consumers will turn to them. Dawn Starns, director of the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Business, says holiday shopping is crucial to snall businesses who are still recovering from the slowdown in the economy,….
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This weekend is also the time families pick out that fresh Christmas tree. Kevin Steele, Louisiana Director of the Southern Christmas Tree Association, if you don’t like falling needles, you may want to consider the Leyland Cypress…
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Steele says when you bring home your fresh tree, make sure it gets plenty of water.

Saturday marks the final day of Early Voting for the December sixth election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says so far, 174-thousand ballots have been casted from Saturday to Wednesday. Schedler says many people wanted to get voting out of the way before the Thanksgiving holiday, so tomorrow’s lines might not be that long…
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The LSU football team capped off an up and down regular season with a 23-17 win over Texas A&M last night. Leonard Fournette rushed for 146 yards to help LSU win its 8th game of the year. Coach Les Miles says he’s proud of what his team accomplished…
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The Tigers will now wait on what to find out which bowl game they’ll play in.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office reminds shoppers to stay safe and shop smart this holiday season. Jeff Palermo reports…

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The LSU Tigers finish their regular season on a positive note as they downed Texas A&M last night 23-17. Freshman running back Leonard Fournette rushed for 146 yards and one touchdown as LSU racked up 384 rushing yards on the game, the most in an SEC game since 1997. The Tigers finish the regular season with an 8-4 overall record, 4-4 in the SEC.

Several metro areas in Louisiana are in jeopardy of not meeting new Environmental Protection Agency federal ozone standards. State Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson Greg Langley says the new rules will take effect next October, but first there’s a 90-day comment period…

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Governor Bobby Jindal says the new environmental regulations will kill jobs and increase energy prices.

It’s Black Friday and stores are crowded with shoppers looking to find that great deal for their holiday shopping. Louisiana Tech Marketing Professor Berry Babin says, even though online shopping is increasing, you shouldn’t expect the Black Friday shopping crowds to go away anytime soon…

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Retailers are optimistic that this holiday shopping season will be a good one.

Black Friday is here and shoppers are crowding stores looking to find that great deal for their holiday shopping. Jeff Palermo has more…

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State Police say a pedestrian was killed early yesterday after she walked across a highway into the path of a moving car near St. Rose. They say 25-year-old Christin Allday failed to yield to the oncoming vehicle. After striking the victim, the vehicle drove off. Allday was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Stay safe and shop smart is the message from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office for shoppers this holiday season. Director of the Public Protection Division, Sam Pleasant, says says if you plan on doing some holiday shopping online, be aware of look-a-like or phony websites. She says you should make sure you are on the proper website before purchasing anything online…

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Pleasant says it’s very important to protect your identity at all costs.

One of the best stories in college football this season will get national attention Saturday when the Grambling State Tigers try to complete their remarkable turnaround, by beating Southern in the Bayou Classic. Both teams are 7-and-1 in the league and Southern has won six in a row. Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs has a lot of respect for Jaguars Head Coach Dawson Odums…

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The winner will take on Alcorn State in the SWAC Championship game.

As the holiday shopping season starts, the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office reminds shoppers to stay safe and shop smart. Director of the Public Protection Division, Sam Pleasant, says you should be very aware of suspicious looking point of sale terminals or scanning devices…

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She says you should also review your financial statements and documents frequently for unusual discrepancies.

Shoppers are hitting stores today looking for that great Black Friday deal. Louisiana Tech Marketing Professor Berry Babin says electronics will still be a hot item this holiday season. However, he says some electronics experts say the sale of tablets may be down this year…

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Retailers are optimistic that this holiday shopping season will be strong.

The U-S Environmental Protection Agency is lowering the acceptable amount of how much ozone pollution should be in the air and several metro areas in Louisiana are in jeopardy of not meeting those new standards. Governor Bobby Jindal says the new environmental regulations will kill jobs and increase energy prices. State Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson Greg Langley says they agree…

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But EPA administrator Gina McCarthy says lowering the standard will protect children and the elderly, who have trouble breathing because of ozone pollution.

The Saints will try to break that three-game losing streak Sunday when they take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Saints are tied with Atlanta for first in the NFC South, despite a 4-7 record. Quarterback Drew Brees says the opportunity to make the playoffs is great motivation…

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The Saints haven’t won a game since October 30th.

Black Friday is here and shoppers are crowding stores looking to find that great deal for their holiday shopping. Louisiana Tech Marketing Professor Berry Babin says you can expect blockbuster specials in stores this morning…

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He says retailers are now offering Black Friday deals online, as well as in-store.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office reminds shoppers to stay safe and shop smart this holiday season. Director of the Public Protection Division, Sam Pleasant, says you should be on the lookout for holiday shopping scams. She says it’s very important to protect your identity…

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She says it’s important to keep your card and PIN number from prying eyes while you are out shopping.

Several metro areas in Louisiana are in jeopardy of not meeting the federal government’s new ozone standards. The U-S Environmental Protection Agency is lowering the acceptable amount of how much ozone pollution should be in the air. State Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson Greg Langley says it will force many industries and businesses to reduce their emissions…

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Governor Bobby Jindal says the new environmental regulations will kill jobs and increase energy prices.

LSU finishes their regular season on a high note as they defeated Texas A&M last night 23-17. The Tigers finish the regular season with an 8-4 overall record, 4-4 in the Southeastern Conference.

A lot of restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day giving people an additional dining option. Erica Burns, with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says a big advantage for eating out on Thanksgiving is that it allows for more time to be spent with your family…
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She says last year 33 million Americans went to a restaurant for all or part of their Thanksgiving meal and it’s a trend that’s grown over the last several years.

LSU and Texas A-and-M meet for the 53rd time tonight as the Bayou Bengals look to avoid a three-game losing streak. Coach Les Miles says the players are committed to getting a win….
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LSU has won three straight over the Aggies. Kick-off is at 6:30.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office reminds shoppers to stay safe and shop smart this holiday season. Director of the Public Protection Division, Sam Pleasant, says you should be on the lookout for holiday shopping scams and take measures to protect your identity…
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She says you should review your financial statements and documents frequently for unusual discrepancies.

State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash this morning that claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman from St. Charles Parish. Authorities say Christin Allday of St. Rose was walking across Louisiana Highway 626, when she failed to yeild to the oncoming vehicle, which fled the scene after striking Allday, who was pronounded dead at a local hospital. The incident occurred around 1:45 this morning.

Once again, many stores will open their doors tonight to get a jump start on the Holiday shopping season. Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears and Target are just some of the retailers cutting their Thanksgiving short in the hopes of increasing revenues. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says optimism is high among retailers that this will be a good holiday shopping season…
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But Rice says many shoppers and employees are not happy with stores opening on Thanksgiving Day.

A St. Charles Parish woman was killed eary this morning by a hit-and-run vehicle. State Police are still looking for the vehicle that struck 25-year-old Christin Allday of St. Rose on Louisiana Highway 305. Allday was pronounced dead at a local hospital, as authorities say she failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle at around 1:45 this morning.

According to the National Restaurant Association, an estimated 30-million Americans will eat out or get carry-out for all or part of their Thanksgiving meal. Erica Burns, with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says with many retail stores open on Thanksgiving night, it makes sense for restaurants to be open too….
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Burns says eating out on Thanksgiving is a trend that’s grown over the last several years.

Construction will begin next month on a mobile pet shelter that will be used for the 2015 hurricane season and beyond. The state department of agriculture is responsible for pet evacuations and Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says storm victims in the past have refused assistance unless their pets were accommodated…
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Strain says they received a 40-thousand dollar donation which will go towards the construction of the mobile pet shelter.

Several stores are once again opening their doors tonight to get a jump start on the Holiday shopping season. Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears and Target are just some of the retailers who will cut their Thanksgiving holiday short in the hopes of increasing revenues. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice is not sure this relatively new tradition will continue…
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Some retail analysts say opening on Thanksgiving Day doesn’t lead to an increase in sales.

State Police troopers are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian in St. Charles Parish early this morning on Louisiana Highway 305. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Christin Allday of St. Rose. Authorities say Allday was walking across the highway, when she failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle and was struck. Allday was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Louisiana will have a mobile pet shelter for future hurricane seasons. Scott Carwile has more…
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The LSU Tigers take on Texas A-and-M tonight looking to avoid ending the regular season on a three-game losing streak. Sophomore defensive tackle Christian LaCouture says putting pressure on freshman quarterback Kyle Allen will be important…
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Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 and it will be televised on ESPN.

Once again, many stores will be opening their doors tonight to get a jump start on the Holiday shopping season. Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears and Target are just some of the retailers cutting their Thanksgiving short in the hopes of increasing revenues. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says optimism is high among retailers that this will be a good holiday shopping season…

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But Rice says many shoppers and employees are not happy with with stores opening on Thanksgiving Day.

Next month, construction will begin on a mobile pet shelter that will be used for the 2015 hurricane season and beyond. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says they received a 40-thousand dollar donation which will go towards the construction of the mobile pet shelter, which will be about a 50-foot transport truck that’s outfitted with pet cages…

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The state Department of Agriculture is responsible for pet evacuations.

A lot of restaurants are staying open on Thanksgiving Day giving people an additional dining option for their holiday festivities. Erica Burns, with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says a big advantage for eating out on Thanksgiving is that it allows for more time to be spent with your family…

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She says last year 33 million Americans went to a restaurant for all or part of their Thanksgiving meal and it’s a trend that’s been growing over the last several years.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has produced a series of hunting safety videos illustrating the proper use of hunting gear. These videos contain information that will help both experienced and novice hunters enjoy the outdoors safely. Topics include “Safe Boating While Duck Hunting”, “Tree Stand Safety Basics”, and “Pirogue Safety”. The videos are available on the LDWF website, wlf-dot-louisiana-dot-gov.