Tomorrow is Black Friday so shoppers will be looking for those discounts. Wallethub analyst Cassie Happe says consumer packaged goods top the list for best discounts…

Cut 7 (11) “…different retailers.”
Happe says J-C Penny, Macy’s and Belk have the biggest discounts.

If you have plenty of leftovers and you’ve refrigerated them properly just how long are they safe to eat? USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers says if they’ve been there for more than three to four days it’s best not to consume them. But you can freeze some leftovers for up to four months.

Cut 11 (12) “…Thanksgiving leftovers.” 

It’s Thanksgiving Day and several high school football teams are getting ready for a quarterfinal playoff game tomorrow night. Will we see some upsets? Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast, Lee Brecheen, says he could see Notre Dame going to LaPlace and knocking off the two-time defending champion St. Charles Catholic Comets

Cut 12 (08) “…St. Charles” 
The Comets have eliminated the Pioneers from the playoffs in the last three seasons.

Saturday, it’s Jayden Daniels final chance to impress the Heisman voters. The LSU quarterback certainly has the numbers to win college football’s most prestigious award. But Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels’ performance goes beyond the numbers…
cut 18 (18) :…specifics”

In Lafayette, a male victim was discovered in the burnt rumble of a house fire on Evangeline Thruway. The body has not been identified and two firefighters also sustained minor injuries while dousing the blaze. A nearby neighbor told a Lafayette TV station says he’s seen a few homeless people staying in abandoned homes in the neighborhood. The investigation is ongoing.

The USDA recommends Thanksgiving food safety tips on proper food storage to prevent food poisoning. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

There’s plenty going on in the kitchen today and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has a few tips to keep you safe. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigues says if you’re cooking on your stovetop…

Cut 3 (07) “…very quickly.”
Keep the kitchen tidy, and remove things away from open flames, like paper towels. And with multiple things cooking at once it’s probably best to keep children out of the kitchen.

Tomorrow is Black Friday and many retailers are offering huge discounts to kick off the official start to the holiday shopping season. Wallethub Analyst Casse Happe says JC Penny, Macy’s, and Belk offer the biggest discounts, while Amazon only ranks eighth in its survey…

Cut 6 (11) “…as much.”
Happe says items for skin care, perfume, and colognes usually have the biggest discounts.

After a one-vote win in Caddo Parish a recount is being held for the Sheriff’s race and the Clerk of Court has found dozens of voting irregularities. The official recount is Monday but apparently two people voted twice, once in early voting and then again for the general election. On Saturday Democrat Henry Whitehorn won by one vote against challenger Republican John Nickelson.

A WalletHub study ranks which retailers are offering the best Black Friday discounts. Analyst Cassie Happe says JCPenney tops the list with an average discount of 59% followed by Macy’s with 58% and in third place Belk with 55%. Despite the discounts, Happe says more than one in three Americans are forgoing gifts this year due to inflation.

Cut 8 (07) “…inflation factor.” 

Among the best deals for gift cards, WalletHub says when you consider the popularity and best value the top three are Starbucks, Sephora, and Target.

If you’re attempting to fry a turkey for the holiday the State Fire Marshal’s Office has a few tips for you. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says to place the fryer outside, not in a garage or under a patio, and ten feet away from any structure. Be sure the turkey is fully defrosted before you place it in the fryer.

Cut 5 (11) “…distracted.”

When it comes to your Thanksgiving leftovers…

USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers says it’s important to cool food fast so it reaches the safe refrigerator storage temperature. To do this, she recommends dividing or cutting large amounts of food into smaller containers.

Cut 10 (12) “…smaller portions.”

Big meals are being prepared in kitchens around the state. Not all of the food will be consumed today. The USDA has these tips on proper food storage to prevent food poisioning…
cut 2 (33) “…..I’m Teiko Foxx”

When cooking, if a griese fire breaks out, Ashley Rodrigue with the State Fire Marshal’s office says never throw water on the grease fire…
cut 4 (08) “….call 9-1-1-”

Tomorrow is Black Friday so shoppers will be looking for those discounts. Wallethub analyst Cassie Happe says consumer packaged goods top the list for best discounts…
cut 7 (11) “….different retailers”
Happe says J-C Penny, Macy’s and Belk have the biggest discounts.

After the shopping, high school football playoffs take center state. In the Division Four non-select playoffs, Oak Grove is the defending champ as the Tigers are seeking their eighth state championship in football. They will play Mangham tomorrow night in a quarterfinal game…
cut 14 (11) “…state championship”
That’s Louisiana Football Magazine publisher Lee Brecheen, who also hosts a podcast on Youtube called the Sports Scouting Report.

Cooking for the big Thanksgiving feast is underway in many Louisiana kitchens. Not everything will be consumed today and there will probably be plenty of leftovers. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers says do not leave perishable food out for more than two hours…
cut 9 (11) “…been served”

Tomorrow its Black Friday and many retailers are offering huge discounts to kick-off the official start to the holiday shopping season. Wallethub Analyst Casse Happe says JC Penny, Macy’s, and Belk offer the biggest discounts, while Amazon only ranks eighth in its survey…
cut 6 (11) “….as much”
Happe says items for skin care, perfume and colognes usually have the biggest discounts.

It’s Thanksgiving Day and several high school football teams are getting ready for a quarterfinal playoff game tomorrow night. Will we see some upsets? Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast, Lee Brecheen, says he could see Notre Dame going to LaPlace and knocking off the two-time defending champion St. Charles Catholic Comets
Cut 12 (08) “…St. Charles”
The Comets have eliminated the Pioneers from the playoffs in the last three seasons.

Saturday, it’s Jayden Daniels final chance to impress the Heisman voters. The LSU quarterback certainly has the numbers to win college football’s most prestigious award. But Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels’ performance goes beyond the numbers…
cut 18 (18) :…specifics”
LSU hosts Texas A-and-M at 11 AM on Saturday.

It’s Thanksgiving Day. A day for family, food and football and tomorrow it’s a day for shopping. Wondering who has the best Black Friday deals? Wonder no more…
cut 1 (30) “…..I’m Brooke Thorington”

LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says we continue to see predictions of larger percentage growth in e-Commerce than non-e-Commerce holiday shopping…
cut 30 (08) “…off line sales”

There’s plenty going on in the kitchen today and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has a few tips to keep the firefighters from having to pay you a visit. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigues says if you’re cooking on your stovetop…
Cut 3 (07) “…very quickly.”
Keep the kitchen tidy, and remove things away from open flames, like paper towels. And with multiple things cooking at once it’s probably best to keep children out of the kitchen.

Tomorrow night it’s the quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs. Jena is trying to win its first state championship in football and they are the number one seed in Division Three non-select. Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast on Youtube, Lee Brecheen, says the Giants will be tested by eighth seeded Amite…
cut 15 (12) “….again”

Wondering who has the best Black Friday deals? Wonder no more, Brooke Thorington has the scoop.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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The USDA recommends Thanksgiving food safety tips on proper food storage to prevent food poisoning. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

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There’s plenty going on in the kitchen today and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has a few tips to keep the firefighters from having to pay you a visit for Thanksgiving. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigues says if you’re cooking on your stovetop…

Cut 3 (07) “…very quickly.”

Keep the kitchen tidy, and remove things away from open flames, like paper towels. And with multiple things cooking at once it’s probably best to keep children out of the kitchen and remove any tripping hazards.

If something does catch on fire and it’s grease on a stove top Rodrigue says to put a lid on it and let it smother. Never throw water on a grease fire.

Cut 4 (08) “…call 9-1-1.”

If you have a fire inside your oven, Rodrigue says turn it off and don’t open the door so the fire will eventually smother itself.

If you’re going to fry your turkey, Rodrigue says to place the fryer outside, not in a garage or under a patio, and ten feet away from any structure. The surface it’s on should be nonflammable in case oil spills out of the fryer and make sure the turkey is fully defrosted before you place it in the fryer.

Cut 5 (11) “…distracted.”

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A WalletHub study ranks which retailers are offering the best Black Friday discounts. Analyst Cassie Happe says JCPenney tops the list with an average discount of 59% followed by Macy’s with 58% and in third place Belk with 55%. Surprisingly she says Amazon ranked 8^th this year…

Cut 6 (11) “…as much.”

When you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, Happe says consumer packaged goods top the list.

Cut 7 (11) “…different retailers.”

Apparel and accessories are another great deal with an average discount of 32%. In third place are appliances with an average discount of 28%.

Despite the discounts, Happe says more than one in three Americans are forgoing gifts this year due to inflation.

Cut 8 (07) “…inflation factor.” 

When it comes to gift cards, WalletHub says when you consider the popularity and best value the top three are Starbucks, Sephora, and Target.

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Are you ready for the delicious Thanksgiving leftovers? Before you dig in, the Department of Agriculture encourages everyone to handle food safely to avoid illness. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers urges everyone not to leave perishable food out for long periods.

Cut 9 (11)  “…been served.”

Every year food bourne illnesses cause 48 million cases, 128 thousand hospitalizations, and three thousand deaths according to USDA.

Carothers says it’s important to cool food fast so it reaches the safe refrigerator storage temperature. To do this, she recommends dividing or cutting large amounts of food into smaller containers.

Cut 10 (12) “…smaller portions.”

Food that has been left out at room temperature for more than two hours or more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit is unsafe according to USDA.

Carothers urges everyone not to eat leftovers that have been in the refrigerator for more than three or four days. But you can freeze some leftovers for up to four months.

Cut 11 (12) “…Thanksgiving leftovers.” 

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It’s Thanksgiving Day and several high school football teams are getting ready for a quarterfinal playoff game tomorrow night. Will we see some upsets? Host of the Sports Scouting Report Podcast, Lee Brecheen, says he could see Notre Dame going to LaPlace and knocking off the two-time defending champions St. Charles Catholic Comets

Cut 12 (08) “…St. Charles” 

The Comets have eliminated the Pioneers from the playoffs in the last three seasons.

Brecheen says his other upset pick, Alexandria Senior High over the Edna Karr Cougars

Cut 13 (09) “…eight years”

In Division Four non-select, Brecheen is predicting Oak Grove to beat Mangham…

Cut 14 (11) “…state championship.”

Oak Grove is a seven-time champion and the defending champs in Division Four non-select. Jena is the number one seed in Division Three non-select and looking for its first state title. Brecheen says the Giants will be tested by eighth-seeded Amite…

Cut 15 (12) “…again.”

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Cut 19 (18) “…ready to go.” 

Cut 20 (19) “…career touchdown.” 

The Saints are at Atlanta on Sunday.

The statewide burn ban that went into effect August 7^th has been lifted according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the cooler temperatures that have settled in for the fall dramatically reduce the chances of a wildfire erupting…

Cut 7 (12) “…can be.” 

Rodrigue encourages residents to remain vigilant when conducting outdoor burns. Also, know what you can and cannot burn.

State Police are reminding motorists to buckle up and travel safely. Sergeant James Anderson…

Cut 4 (11) “…to see.”

Additional law enforcement will be on the roadway looking for impaired drivers and anyone not wearing seat belts.

The National Retail Federation is predicting as much as a four-percent growth in revenues this year from holiday shoppers. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Louisiana “Celebration Gator” float will crawl down the streets of New York for a third appearance in the 97^th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade tomorrow. The 60-foot-long alligator float will blow confetti out of its mouth and wag its tail along the parade route. Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith are set to perform this year.

As millions of drivers hit the roadway for the Thanksgiving holiday, State Police are reminding Louisianans to buckle up and travel safely. Sergeant James Anderson says wearing a seatbelt is the most effective measure to minimize injury in the event of a crash.

Cut 3 (13) “….best defense.”

The Fortify Homes Program is opening a Fourth round of grants starting Monday November 27th. There are only 750 of the grants available to homeowners who need to repair or replace their roof to the Fortified Roof Standard of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. The grants are awarded to those who qualify on a first come first served basis. Requirements and Criteria can be found on the Louisiana Department of Insurance website at LDI dot LA dot gov slash fortifyhomes

Louisiana “Celebration Gator” float is set to roll in the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade for the third time tomorrow morning. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

The National Retail Federation is predicting a three to four-percent growth in revenues this year. LSU Marketing professor Dan Rice says, Even with the threat of a recession, people are still spending. Retailers, like Target, for example, are reporting a drop in revenue but an increase in profits. Rice says that suggests consumers are feeling the need to buy more necessities potentially and pay closer to full price for them.

Cut  14 (09) “…many cases.”

The National Retail Federation says consumers appear to be planning on spending more this holiday season but buying less in terms of the number of items.

More than 49 million people will travel 50 miles or more by car during the Thanksgiving holiday according to the American Automobile Association. State Police Sergeant James Anderson says additional troopers and local law enforcement will be on the roadway looking for impaired drivers and anyone not wearing seat belts. He urges everyone to click it and help save lives.

Cut 5 (10) “ …this Thanksgiving.”  

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Click it or Ticket campaign runs through Sunday.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted the burn ban that’s been in place since August 7th. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says after conversations with the National Weather Service, local fire departments, and the Fire Service the decision was made to remove the ban.

Cut 6 (10) “…a safety perspective.”

An anticipated El Nino pattern this winter to include above-average rainfall also played into the decision to lift the ban.

The Friday after Thanksgiving is referred to as Black Friday because that’s when a majority of retailers are able to see their profit margin increase significantly and get out of the red for the year.

LSU Marketing professor Dan Rice says the trend of Cyber Monday promotions is growing considerably faster when you compare them to Black Friday brick-and-mortar store promotions.

Cut 13 (08) “…offline sales.”

Louisiana’s 60-foot-long “Celebration Gator” float will blow confetti out of its mouth and wag its tail along the parade route in its third appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade tomorrow.  Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the float is a celebration of many Louisiana traditions including jazz and Mardi Gras. And to get the crowd’s attention, he says this year’s feature performance will highlight two great Louisiana talents.

Cut 10 (13) “…the show.” 

The state signed a $1.3 million three-year contract to be in the Macy’s parade.