According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is a little cheaper than it was a year ago. Neil Melancon says the price for a turkey is lower this year, because of a large inventory of frozen birds…
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The American Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey estimates it will cost $43.27 on average for a turkey and 15 other items that make up a Thanksgiving feast. That’s three dollars lower than a year ago.

Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Monty Sullivan says a new 500-dollar scholarship to attend one of their schools that’s available to F-F-A students is generating a lot of excitement…
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Sullivan says in many cases the 500-dollar scholarship covers 25-percent of the tuition cost for one semester.

Republican John Schroder has been elected as the state’s new state treasurer and says he plans to bring transparency and accountability to the office. Emelie Gunn has more…
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And in New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell has been elected as the city’s first female mayor. Cantrelle defeated Desiree Charbonnet, who received 40-percent of the vote.

An officer involved shooting in West Monroe has left one dead. The incident happened at around 6 p.m. last night near Interstate 20 and Thomas Road. This makes the fourth fatal police shooting in Louisiana in a week. The names of the deceased and the officer have not yet been released.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October is at 4.8-percent, the lowest since June of 2008. Michelle Southern has more…
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A cold front crosses the Bayou State today causing a 20 degree drop in temperatures. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says Louisiana won’t see more than a tenth of an inch of rain. He says come Monday, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 30s across the state.
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The Houma restaurant Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cookin’, will be featured on tomorrow’s episode of “Food Paradise”, which airs on the Travel Channel. Owner Debra Blanchard says they’ve been in the business for nearly 20 years and it’s an honor to be chosen for the show. She says the combination of good food and fun is the secret to their longevity.
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The show airs at 7 p.m.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics released new numbers and shows Louisiana’s October unemployment rate is at 4.8-percent, which is the lowest since June of 2008. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says four industry super sectors reached all time record highs in 2017.
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This is the sixth consecutive month the rate has declined.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces a plan to upgrade internet speeds and connectivity to nearly 164-thousand kids in K-12 public schools. Education Policy Advisior for the Governor Donald Songy says currently, these students have a slow broadband connection.
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler is reminding Louisiana residents to get out and vote today. The polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight and anyone in line by 8 will still get the chance to cast their ballot. Schedler expects a low turnout for this election as there is only one statewide race on the ballot, which is state treasurer. Visit the geauxvote app on your smart phone to find your polling location and see up to date election results.

A Houma restaurant will get national attention tomorrow on the show “Food Paradise” which airs on the Travel Channel. Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cookin’ will be featured on one of the segments of the show. Owner Debra Blanchard says one producer has local ties to Houma and thought it would be a great addition.
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The show airs tomorrow at 7 p.m.

One person is dead in West Monroe after an officer involved shooting last night at around six near I-20 and Thomas Road. Witnesses in the area report hearing about 20 gunshots and around 15 police officers at the scene. The name of the deceased and the officer have not yet been released. It is not believed the officer was injured.

A strong cold front crosses the state today, reminding us it’s winter time. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says temperatures will drop 20 degrees after the front passes.
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Ross says Louisiana won’t see more than a tenth of an inch of rain and Halloween weekend was the last time the Bayou State had a chill in the air.

 
Today is election day in Louisiana and voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m. tonight. The only statewide election is the state treasurers race. There are several local elections like the New Orleans mayoral election and state representative in district 77.

A south Louisiana restaurant will get national attention this weekend on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.” Jeff Palermo has more…
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Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October is at 4.8-percent, the lowest since June of 2008. Michelle Southern has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards announces a plan to upgrade high speed internet connectivity to 164-thousand students in K-12 public schools. Education Policy Advisor for the Governor Donald Songy says kids have broadband, but it’s slow…

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A strong cold front will cross Louisiana Saturday.  C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says Halloween weekend was the last time we had a chill in the air….

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Temps will be in the 80’s one final time before the cold front moves through.

The Saints go after their eighth straight win on Sunday when they host the Redskins. New Orleans is coming off a 47-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills. A victory would give New Orleans its longest winning streak since 2011. Running back Mark Ingram credits great team chemistry for the team’s success on the field…

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Kickoff is Sunday at 12 noon on FOX.

New data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October was 4.8-percent, the lowest it’s been since June of 2008. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says this is the sixth consecutive month the rate has declined. She describes what areas of the economy are doing well…:
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Dejoie says the state is still suffering job losses in the oil and gas sector, but there’s been a strong effort to get laid off workers into other job sectors.

U-S Senate Finance committee has approved tax reform bill that includes an amendment by Louisiana Senator Billy Cassidy that allows flood victims to make tax-free withdrawals from their retirement plans to recover and rebuild. And it also allows income tax deductions for personal casualty losses exceeding 500-dollars. The measure now heads to the Senate floor.

A strong cold front will cross Louisiana tomorrow, reminding us it’s winter time. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says when the front hits, temperatures will drop quickly and come Monday, morning lows will be in the mid to upper 30s across the state…:
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He says don’t expect much rain from this cold front.

On Sunday night, the Travel Channel show “Food Paradise” will feature Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cooking in Houma. Owner Debra Blanchard says calls it an honor to be chosen. They have been in business for nearly 20 years. Blanchard says the combination of good food and fun is the secret to their success…
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The show will air at 7 PM on Sunday.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate for October is at 4.8-percent, the lowest since June of 2008…
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Get ready for a change in the weather. C.S. Ross with the National Weather Service says high temperatures will get into the upper 70s tomorrow, but temps will drop 20 degrees after a cold front passes.
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Ross says low temperatures on Monday morning will be in the 30s.

The Saints go after their eighth straight win on Sunday when they host the Redskins. New Orleans is coming off a 47-10 victory over Buffalo where they rushed for 298 yards. Running back Mark Ingram says they entered the season wanting a strong running attack and they’ve been able to do it…
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A victory Sunday would give New Orleans its longest winning streak since 2011.

For those who love to learn about great Louisiana restaurants, the Travel Channel show “Food Paradise” will highlight Boudreau and Thibodeau’s Cajun Cooking in Houma on Sunday night. Owner Debra Blanchard says the show’s producers know they have wonderful food and a fun atmosphere…
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Food Paradise airs at 7 PM on Sunday.