BlackFriday.com surveyed Louisiana residents to see what shopping trends they are most interested in this holiday season…
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LSU closes out its regular season tomorrow against Texas A-and-M. It will be senior day as 20 seniors will play their final game in Tiger Stadium. Defensive lineman Christian LaCouture is one of them…
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Almost half of U-S adults are considered to have high blood pressure as a result of updated guidelines for what constitutes hypertension. Tulane epidemiology professor Doctor Paul Whelton led the team that redefined the blood pressure guidelines and his hope is that it leads to lifestyle changes for some patients…
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Previously, about one-third of Americans were estimated to have hypertension, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Can decorating your home for Christmas improve your mood? Psychologist with LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Michelle Moore says studies show it actually can. She says putting up lights or decorating your Christmas tree brings back happy childhood memories and typically gives people a better demeanor.
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Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning for the governor’s office has stepped down after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Carbo says Johnny Anderson turned in his resignation notice yesterday, within 24-hours of first learning of the accusations. Carbo says an investigation is underway. It’s reported that this is not the first time Anderson has been accused of sexual harassment.

On his monthly call in radio show yesterday, Governor Edwards did not mention Anderson’s resignation but did comment on the recent wave of sexual misconduct allegations in politics, the workplace and in entertainment. Edwards has two daughters and says it would be painful for him if they were victims of this type of harassment. He says he’s surprised by the number of allegations made recently, including those made against TV journalist and talk show host Charlie Rose.
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There’s been a national shortage in Christmas Trees this year due to the financial recession a few years ago but that’s not stopping Louisianans from buying fresh trees. Kevin Steele of Steele’s Christmas Tree Farms near Angie in Washington Parish says after years of a stagnant economy, people are looking to go back to familar traditions and it all starts with a tree.
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Waitr, the food delivery app, is delivering more than two-thousand hot Thanksgiving meals across Louisiana and five other states. Waitr’s Director of New Market Growth Whitney Savoie says customers donated money through the app to help needy families. She says they also asked restaurants to get involved, as well.
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The Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning for the governor’s office has resigned after being accused of sexual harassment. Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Carbo says Johnny Anderson stepped down within 24 hours of the allegations surfacing.

Expect to spend more for a fresh Christmas tree this year, as the supply is down. Michelle Southern has the story….
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How do you know if you’re getting a good deal on Black Friday? LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says it’s important to take some time and do research the items you are looking to get before shopping.
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Black Friday is starting early in some stores and 38 retail chains plan to open today.
Governor John Bel Edwards held his monthly “Ask the Governor” show yesterday but did not say anything about the allegations made against his former Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning Johnny Anderson, but the subject of sexual harassment at work came up. Edwards says in many of these cases the common theme is a man who is in a position of power and prestige.
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Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning for Governor John Bel Edwards, Johnny Anderson, has resigned after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Carbo says the investigation continues and Anderson left his position within 24 hours of the allegations.

On the Governor’s monthly call in radio show, Edwards addressed the recent wave of sexual misconduct allegations in politics, entertainment and in the workplace. Edwards hopes this discussion will result in H-R departments implementing solid policies that will help victims of sexual harassment come forward.
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Anderson has been accused of sexual harassment in the past, while working as the chairman of the Southern University Board of Supervisors, according to a report by WAFB-TV.

What electorinic items are a good buy this holiday season?
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The food delivery app Waitr has begun delivering two-thousand hot Thanksgiving meals across Louisiana and 5 other states. The app’s Director of New Market Growth Whitney Savoie says CEO Chris Meaux wanted a unique way to help the less fortunate.
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Johnny Anderson is out as Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning in the governor’s office over allegations of sexual harrassment. Deputy Chief of Staff Richrd Carbo says Anderson resigned within 24 hours of the allegations coming to the surface and the investigation continues.

A Caddo Parish man is back with his family after he was detained by Guatemalan authorities in March. Emelie Gunn has the story…
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In some cases, Black Friday starts today, as dozens of stores will open to kick off the holiday shopping season. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says brick and mortar stores are feeling the pinch due to increasing internet sales, but they are putting up a fight…
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It’s also time to buy that fresh Christmas tree. Gray Anderson of Grant Christmas Tree Farm and Syrup Mill in Allen Parish says keep the tree well moisturized once you get it home…
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It was a cold start to the morning. A record low was set at Alexandria International Airport as the thermometer hit 27-degrees, breaking the record of 28-degrees set in 1898.

A member of the governor’s staff has resigned over sexual harassment allegations. LaPolitics was the first to report that Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning Johnny Anderson resigned from the governor’s office soon after the allegations became known.

Governor Edwards held his monthly call-in radio show yesterday and did not say about Anderson, but did say he’s surprised by the numerous allegations made in recent weeks against individuals in politics, entertainment and television journalist and talk show host Charlie Rose…
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Anderson has been accused of sexual harrassment in the past. WAFB-TV reported several years ago that Anderson was accused of sexual harassment of female employees at Southern University when he was the chairman of the Southern University Board of Supervisors.

A tree from one of Louisiana’s Christmas Tree farms may cost a little more this year. Kevin Steele of Steele’s Christmas Tree Farms in Washington Parish says that’s because fewer trees were planted when the economy went through the Great Recession and so now there’s fewer trees available…
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Steele says now that the economy has improved, the demand for trees is up.

The food delivery app Waitr has delivered hundreds of hot Thanksgiving meals to needy families this week. Director of new market growth Whitney Savoie says a good portion of the meals were paid for by their customers, who had the ability to donate money when making an order….
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Savoie says several participating restaurants also helped by providing food.

A member of the governor’s staff has resigned as a result of sexual harrassment allegations. LaPolitics.com learned Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning Johnny Anderson turned in his resignation notice on Wednesday. Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Carbo said in a statement that they take these allegations very seriously. Carbo added that Anderson resigned within 24-hours of first learning of the allegations and an investigation is continuing.

Governor Edwards held his monthly “Ask the Governor” show on Wednesday and did not say anything about these specific allegations against Anderson, but the subject of sexual harrassment in the work place came up. Edwards says in many of these cases the common theme is a man who is in a position of power and prestige….
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Anderson formerly served as chairman of the Southern University of Board of Supervisors and WAFB-TV reported several years ago that he was accused of sexual harrassment.

Tomorrow is Black Friday and as usual electronics will be a popular item this holiday season. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice on what are some of the best deals….
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Some of the great deals begin today as dozens of stores will open to get a jump start on the holiday shopping season.

The food delivery app Waitr will deliver over two-thousand hot Thanksgiving meals across Louisiana and five other states this week. Waitr’s Director of New Market Growth Whitney Savoie says customers donated money through their app to help families who needed a hot Thanksgiving meal. Waitr also asked their restaurants to get involved…
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Savoie says Waitr and their 38-hundred employees matched a part of the donation.

Some of the hottest holiday toys for the season are already in short supply. Michelle Southern speaks with a toy expert..:
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AAA estimates 51-million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving weekend, the most since 2005. 89-percent of all travelers will get their to destination in a vehicle. That’s a three-percent increase over last year. Air travel has increased five-percent over last year as plane tickets are the lowest they’ve been since 2013.

Azheimer’s is a difficult disease to deal with around the holidays. The Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana chapter is offering tips. Stacey Denham says depending on abilities and preferences, make sure to keep the person with Alzheimer’s involved in the celebrations and don’t make that person guess who is in the room with them…
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Saturday will be the final game behind the mic for Frank Hoffman, who has been calling ULM football games for 42 years. Hoffmann says the most memorable game he’s ever called was when Northeast won against Northwestern State on a Hail Mary pass and then went on to win the National Championship in 1987.
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