Canadian air is moving towards Louisiana and bringing winter weather with it. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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So bundle up as you head out to your holiday office parties, and experts are advising you to also keep a few things in mind when letting your hair down with the boss. Tulane business professor Dr. Mark Rosa…:
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He also says you should always consider an office holiday party mandatory.

A report from American Builders and Contractors ranks Louisiana as the best business climate for construction. Vice President of Governmental Affairs with ABC of Louisiana, John Walters, says the report shows you can have a very good career in the construction industry and there’s a demand for those workers…:
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He credits good legislation in the state that benefits the construction industry.

There’s a lot of hype surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to Baton Rouge tomorrow to rally for US Senate candidate John Kennedy. But the state treasurer’s opponent, Democrat Foster Campbell, is requesting equal coverage of his candidacy the day before Saturday’s election. Campbell is holding a press availability in the morning at 9am, ahead of Mr. Trump’s appearance at the Baton Rouge Airport which is slated for noon.

Gas prices are on the rise once again. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular according to AAA is $2.04, more than 6 cents higher than a week ago.

A report from American Builders and Contractors ranks Louisiana as the best business climate for construction. Vice President of Governmental Affairs with ABC of Louisiana, John Walters, says that’s due in large part to legislation state lawmakers have passed that benefits the construction industry…:
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He says they spend a lot of time and effort in training and education trying to make sure there is a skilled, qualified workforce in Louisiana.

The public is invited to attend the event tomorrow in Baton Rouge featuring president-elect Donald Trump who is coming to stump for US Senate candidate John Kennedy — but you have to RSVP. Mr. Trump is scheduled to be at the airport at noon. You can register online at EventBrite — search for “Trump.” Kennedy is facing Democrat Foster Campbell in Saturday’s runoff election.

A mental health reform bill co-authored by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is on its way to be signed into law by President Obama. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Get ready to bundle up…it’s cold outside. State Climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures will only be in the 40s for most of Louisiana…:
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Keim says below freezing temperatures will arrive before the weekend starts.

A landmark mental health reform bill co-authored by Republican U.S Senator Bill Cassidy is on its way to be signed into law by the President. Cassidy says this measure will greatly benefit those who have mood disorders…:
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He says this legislation will also keep mentally ill individuals from going to jail and instead allow them to receive out-patient treatment.

Cold temperatures are on the way to the Bayou State. That’s according to state climatologist Barry Keim, who says it’s time for Louisianans to break out the winter gear…:
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He says below freezing temperatures will arrive before the weekend starts.

Tis the season for holiday parties, and that means your company Christmas party too. Tulane business professor Dr. Mark Rosa says now that we’re out of the recession, he expects most companies will throw parties this year…:
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He says you should always consider an office Christmas party mandatory.

The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director is not holding back when it comes to speed of FEMA getting flood victims into temporary housing. In an interview with a Baton Rouge TV station, Mark Harrell said that FEMA needs to stop giving them lip service and get off their, “A” and deliver the units. He said FEMA has failed 100% when it comes to getting people with no home into the mobile units.

More than $1 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Louisiana is included in a continuing resolution that’s moving through Congress. Michelle Southern has more…

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Bond was denied for one of the suspects in the Bourbon Street shooting that left one dead and nine other wounded. Prosecutors say the fight between Jordan Clay and Travon Manuel stemmed from a feud over a woman who is reportedly Clay’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of Manuel’s infant child. After the hearing, Manuel was remanded in custody without bail.

LSU releases the details of defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s contract extension, which includes a first-year salary of $1.8 million. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham expects whoever is hired as offensive coordinator will receive a similar salary.

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Aranda is now the highest paid assistant in college football.

An entire family Avoyelles Parish were arrested after authorities found them making a pipe bomb inside their home.

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That’s Sheriff Doug Anderson, who says they discovered the bomb while executing a search warrant on 38-year-old Jenus Juneau, who is suspected stealing $12-thousand worth of household goods.

Donald Trump will be in Baton Rouge Friday to support Republican John Kennedy in the US Senate race. UL-Lafayette political science Professor Pearson Cross says the visit isn’t really necessary, as Kennedy has a double digit lead over Democrat Foster Campbell, but it’s a nice gesture.
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The event begins at noon in the Dow Chemical Hangar at the Baton Rouge Airport.

During a budget hearing at the state capitol, republican legislators expressed concerns about the state’s health care budget, which contains two-point-eight billion dollars in general state tax dollars. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds…
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State Health Secretary Rebekah Gee says the state is actually saving dollars as a result of the expansion of the Medicaid program, because it’s brought more federal money to the state.

The US House Appropriations Committee has approved a continuing resolution that contains $1.2 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Louisiana flood relief. The Governor’s Communications director Richard Carbo adds that Congress should vote on the proposal by the end of the week, which will also contain dollars to fund other flood repair projects…:
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Carbo says the state will still need federal assistance beyond this and we’ll go back to Washington DC again in April.

LSU has released the details on defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s new three-year contract extension, which at the moment makes him the highest paid assistant coach in college football. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says he’s earned it…
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Aranda’s contract runs until March of 2020 and includes a first year salary of 1.8 million dollars.

President-elect Donald Trump will be in Baton Rouge Friday to encourage Louisianans to vote for Republican John Kennedy for U.S. Senate. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Former Saints running back Pierre Thomas took the stand today and described what he saw when Cardell Hayes shot former NFL player Will Smith last April. Thomas says he thought a heated argument had cooled down. But Hayes attorneys say he shot Smith, because the retired athlete went back to his SUV to get a loaded gun.

The US House Appropriations Committee has approved a continuing resolution that contains $1.2 billion in Community Development Block Grants for Louisiana flood relief. Richard Carbo with the Governor’s office says they still have a long way to go, but it’s great to see this kind of support from Congress…:
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Carbo expects Congress to approve this money by the end of the week.

An entire family from Bunkie has been arrested on bomb making charges. Avoyelles Sheriff Doug Anderson says they executed a warrant on 38-year-old Jenus Juneau, who was accused of stealing $12-thousand worth of household goods, guns, and jewelry:
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No reason why they allegedly had bomb making material.

The Republican Party of Louisiana has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump will be in Baton Rouge on Friday for a get out the vote rally for US Senate candidate Republican John Kennedy. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects a huge frenzy of supporters to be in attendance…:
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The event starts at noon at the Baton Rouge Airport.

Strange story out of Avoyelles Parish as four people, a husband and wife, along with two 19-year-old children were arrested after authorities found them making a pipe bomb inside their home. Sheriff Doug Anderson…
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Anderson says they discovered the bomb making material after conducting a search warrant on the home, because 39-year-old Jenus Juneau is suspected stealing 12-thousand dollars worth of household goods.

The governor’s office says Congress could approve another 1-point-2 billion dollars in federal flood aid for Louisiana this week. So far, the state has received 438-million dollars to help flood victims rebuild their homes and the governor’s communications director, Richard Carbo, says the state is working on a plan to allocate that money…
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After Hurricane Katrina, it took over a year for the state to disperse community block grant money, Carbo says it won’t take that long this time.

Speaking of money, LSU says defensive coordinator Dave Aranda will receive one-point-eight million dollars during the first year of his three-year extension. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the contract also contains buyout langue that favors LSU, soAranda should be here for awhile…
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