Thanksgiving is different this year for flood victims still displaced after the August flooding. Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry says it’s a struggle for homeowners to find qualified workers to fix up their homes and repairs are expensive.

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Landry says despite all the challenges this year, we have a lot to be thankful for.

Governor John Bel Edwards is spending this Thanksgiving back in the Governor’s Mansion. Edwards and his family just moved back into the historic building as they were displaced, because of flood damage.

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Edwards says he and First Lady Donna Edwards are thankful to be back in the mansion for the holidays.

After spending the day with family and friends, many people be gearing up to find the best deals tomorrow for Black Friday. Jill Gonzales with WalletHub advises shoppers to avoid wholesale stores like Sam’s Club or Costco.

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Gonzales says shoppers will spend an average of 950-dollars on gifts this holiday season.

After tonight’s game between LSU and Texas A&M, the Tigers are expected to make a push this weekend to hire Florida State Jimbo Fisher to be the Tigers next head coach. Football analyst Mike Detillier says after seven seasons as a head coach in Tallahassee, Fisher might be looking for a new challenge.

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Thanksgiving will be different for many south Louisiana families this year, who still have not returned home after the flood. But Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry says despite all the struggles, many people are thankful today. He says they also thank God for small favors, as the flood could have been even worse.

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Governor John Bel Edwards reminds Louisianans that we have a lot to be thankful for today and every day because we live in the greatest state of the greatest country on earth.

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The governor and First Lady Donna Edwards are spending Thanksgiving back in the Governor’s Mansion after the basement took on 7 feet of water during the flood.

After LSU’s regular season ends tonight, the Tigers are expected to make a strong push to hire Florida State Head Coach Jimbo Fisher. The search for a new head coach began in September when Les Miles was fired after a 2 and 2 start. Football analyst Mike Detillier says LSU must have a good feeling they can lure Fisher away from FSU, because he was the top candidate then and is still the top now.

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Fisher is in his 7^th season at Florida State and has the highest winning percentage in ACC history.

Millions of Americans are expected to shop on Black Friday. Jill Gonzales with WalletHub says while Macy’s has the beast deals at about 64-percent off, shoppers will find good deals just about everywhere.

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But she says some online retailers like Amazon and wholesale stores like Costco are only offering 25-percent off.

It’s been a difficult year for those who experienced flood damage. Louisiana had two historic flooding events, one in north Louisiana in March and the other in south Louisiana in August. Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry says many people are thankful in his community, despite a trying time, and he urges people to reach out to those who are less fortunate….
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Governor John Bel Edwards gets to celebrate Thanksgiving in the Governor’s mansion after spending three months displaced, because of flood damage to the historic structure. Edwards encourages everyone to give thanks this holiday season, because we live in the greatest state of the greatest country on earth….
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Tonight is LSU’s final regular season game and once it is completed, the Tigers are expected to make a strong push to hire Florida State Head Coach Jimbo Fisher. But will Fisher come to LSU, football analyst Mike Detillier says LSU has better facilities, they pay their assistant coaches more and it’s easier to recruit players to Tiger Town…
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Kick-off for tonight’s game against Texas A&M is at 6:30. Kendell Beckwith and Leonard Fournette are not expected to play for the Tigers, while Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight is expected to start.

The USDA is recommending not to wash your raw turkey. Washing raw meat can spread bacteria three feet away. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s also a good idea to cut the turkey off the bone and refrigerate within two hours of cooking.

It’s Thanksgiving, a day to relax and eat with family and friends. But for shoppers, tomorrow is the big day as stores are advertising huge discounts for Black Friday. Jill Gonzales with the personal finance website WalletHub, says there are some stores to avoid, like Sam’s Club or Costco…
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Gonzales estimates the average consumer will spend 950-dollars on gifts this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is different this year for flood victims still displaced after the August flooding. Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry says it’s a struggle for homeowners to find qualified workers to fix up their homes and repairs are expensive….
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Governor John Bel Edwards is spending his first Thanksgiving at the Governor’s Mansion. Edwards and his family just moved back into the historic building as they were diplaced, because of flood damage…
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Edwards’ family lived at a State Police facility in East Baton Rouge while repairs were made.

Regardeless of what happens during tonight’s LSU-Texas A&M, Tigers Athletic Director Joe Alleva is expected to make a push this weekend to hire Florida State Jimbo Fisher to be the Tigers next head coach. Football analyst Mike Detillier says after seven seasons as a head coach in Tallahassee, Fisher might be looking for a new challenge…
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Florida State’s regular season concludes Friday against Florida.

There are some stores that will open later today, but the kickoff to the busy holiday shopping season for most retailers is tomorrow, Black Friday. Jill Gonzlaes, with the personal finance website, WalletHub, says you should find good deals on jewelry, apparel, accessories and video games. But she says not everything will be discounted…
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Gonzales says some online retailers like Amazon are only offering 25-percent off.

Governor John Bel Edwards wishes Louisiana residents a happy Thanksgiving. He says despite all the challenges we’ve faced this year, we have a lot to be thankful for today and every day…..
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Edwards is spending his first Thanksgiving at the Governor’s Mansion. He just moved back in, after it sustained flood damage in August.

Flood victims are experiencing a different Thanksgiving as many are still displaced about 100 days later. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Many people in Louisiana will spend Thanksgiving night watching the LSU Tigers battle the Texas A&M Aggies in the regular season finale for both teams. Tigers star running back Leonard Fournette will not play as he did not travel with the team to College Station, because of a bad ankle. Kick-off is at 6:30.

The Office of Motor Vehicles will resume accepting some cash payments beginning December 5th. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says they will only accept small amounts of cash, for driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.

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State lawmakers called for the no cash policy to be reversed because not everyone carries debit or credit cards.

U.S. Senate runoff candidates could not agree on a date or conditions for the debate scheduled for December 2. LSU political communications Professor Martin Johnson says it’s disappointing the public won’t have a chance to hear Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell discuss their platforms.

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The runoff is December 10.

92 protestors who were arrested after the shooting death of Alton Sterling will each receive 230-dollars as part of a settlement that was approved by the Baton Rouge Metro Council. Council member John Delgado voted against it because he believes this payment will encourage bad behavior in future protests.

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The ACLU of Louisiana is pleased because they say protesters first amendment rights were violated.

State Police’s Click It or Ticket Campaign is in effect for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Trooper Melissa Matey says wearing a seat belt can save your life.

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Matey says motorists can visit 511.la.org for traffic updates.

Voters will not have a chance to see the US Senate runoff candidates debate. Don Molino explains why…

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Nearly 49 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend, according to AAA. It’s the highest number since Thanksgiving of 2007 and a nearly 2% increase over last year. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says driving is the most popular mode of travel, as more than 89% of Thanksgiving travelers will get behind the wheel. He adds that the statewide average for a gallon of gas is $2 a gallon.

The City of Baton Rouge has settled with protestors who were arrested during protests that erupted after the death of Alton Sterling. Louisiana ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman says they’re pleased, because the protestors’ constitutional rights were violated by police.

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Baton Rouge City Council member John Delgado voted against the settlement because he says it encourages bad behavior from protestors.

State Police’s Click It or Ticket Campaign is in effect for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Trooper Melissa Matey says law enforcement will look for drivers who are not properly buckled and children who are not correctly restrained because the seat-belt provides many different protections.

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Drivers can visit 511.la.org for traffic updates.