State and local leaders met at the Capitol in Baton Rouge today for a roundtable on race relations. Governor John Bel Edwards called the meeting and says they want to meet with kids in schools to educate youth about interacting with police.

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Edwards says they also want to teach young people in driver’s ed how to respond to police if they get pulled over.

According to a USGS-NASA study, there was widespread shore loss as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Research oceanographer Elijah Ramsey says this is an important study and should not be a onetime thing. He says the spill also caused wetland fragmentation.

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The study found that the treatment some areas received after the spill was not helpful.

A survey conducted by the consulting firm Deloitte finds online shopping is ranked number one by consumers for their preferred method of holiday shopping. Don Molino has more…

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The statewide burn ban has been lifted, according to State Fire Marshal Butch Browning. Browning thanks residents for their attention to the ban, saying many fires were prevented and thus lives and property saved. He adds burning will still be subject to state and local laws and regulations, and reminds the public to use caution when outdoor burning.

State and community leaders met for a roundtable on race relations this morning at the State Capitol. Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the meeting, calling for a renewed effort to build trust between law enforcement and the public

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Tensions were high in the summer after the police shooting of Alton Sterling.

A USGS-NASA study found widespread shoreline loss across areas affected with oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010. Research Oceanographer Elijah Ramsey says they compared the damage before and after the spill in the Barataria Bay area.

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Ramsey says that continued throughout the next year.

A report released by the consulting firm Deloitte finds the internet has taken the number one spot when it comes to how consumers will do their holiday shopping.  Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association Dawn Johnson says there is a big convenience factor when it comes to purchasing gifts online.

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Deloitte found those polled plan on spending nearly one-thousand dollars on holiday gifts.

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher remains the top candidate to become the next head coach of the Bayou Bengals. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes Fisher would take the job if offered, to coach in college football’s toughest division, the SEC West.

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At a roundtable meeting today, Governor John Bel Edwards and other state leaders addressed ways to improve race relations. Halen Doughty has more…
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Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes LSU will ask Florida State Head Coach Jimbo Fisher if he wants the head coaching job in Baton Rouge, if Fisher says no, than current interim head coach Ed Orgeron remains a strong candidate…
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Orgeron’s candidacy took a hit with Saturday’s 16-10 loss to Florida.

The USGS and NASA conducted a survey and found the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill caused widespread shoreline loss across areas affected with oil. USGS Research Oceanographer Elijah Ramsey says the study also found some wetlands received treatment after the spill but it proved not to be helpful.
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Ramsey says this is an important study and should not just be a onetime thing.

The consulting firm Deloitte released a report finding the internet is now the top spot for consumers to do their holiday shopping. But Executive Director for the Louisiana Retailers Association Dawn Johnson still encourages shoppers to get out and shop at your local brick and mortar stores.
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Improving race relations was the topic of a roundtable discussion this morning in Baton Rouge. Governor John Bel Edwards called the meeting of state and community leaders and says they want to meet with kids in schools to educate youth about interacting with police.

Cut 13 (09) “those campuses”

Edwards says they also want to teach people in driver’s ed how to respond if they get pulled over.

There was widespread shore loss as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a USGS-NASA study. Research oceanographer Elijah Ramsey says this is an important study and should not be a onetime thing. He says the spill also caused wetland fragmentation.

Cut 11 (08) “broken apart”

The study found that the treatment some areas received after the spill was not helpful.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning announces the statewide burn ban will be lifted at 4pm today. Browning thanks residents for their attention to the ban. He says many fires were prevented and thus lives and property saved. The public is still encouraged to use caution when outdoor burning. Browning adds burning will still be subject to state and local laws and regulations.

A survey conducted by the consulting firm Deloitte finds online shopping is ranked number one by consumers for their preferred method of holiday shopping. Don Molino has more…

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State leaders met in Baton Rouge for a roundtable discussion on race relations. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says resolving problems in the communities is about having an open dialogue. He says we need ongoing conversations about ways to improve relations, and that starts with listening.

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Edmonson says they are also looking at ways to improve police training.

Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher is reportedly the top candidate to become the next head coach of the Bayou Bengals, according to the Baton Rouge Advocate. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham isn’t surprised Fisher is at the top of Athletic Director Joe Alleva’s wish list, since he won a national championship at Florida State in 2014.

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Fisher has said he’s happy at FSU, but Worsham believes he would take the job at LSU if offered.

A USGS-NASA study found widespread shoreline loss across areas affected with oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010. Research Oceanographer Elijah Ramsey says they compared the damage before and after the spill in the Barataria Bay area. He says in 2009 and 2010 there wasn’t a lot of coastline erosion.

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Ramsey says that continued throughout the next year.

It looks like most people will be doing their Christmas shopping online this year, according to a report by the consulting firm Deloitte. Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association, Dawn Johnson, says a lot of shoppers go into the store, get information from employees, then order online.

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The survey found 50-percent of respondents admitted to showrooming.

Governor John Bel Edwards hosted a meeting at the State Capitol to discuss race relations. Law-enforcement, community activists and religious leaders were there to discuss ways they can improve relations between the police and public. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says they’re already boosting efforts with the cadet class training at their police academy…
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Tensions were high in the summer after the police shooting of Alton Sterling and it’s still unknown when the Justice Department will complete its investigation of that case.

It’s Bayou Classic week and a large crowd is expected for the annual football game between Grambling and Southern, which is played at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Over 40-thousand tickets have been sold, which is 13-thousand more than last year at this time.

A USGS-Nasa study found widespread shoreline loss across areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. USGS Research Oceanographer Elijah Ramsey says it also appears treatment done on affected wetlands was not helpful…
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He says they’ve also seen wetland fragmentation as well, where pieces of the land actually broke off.

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher remains the top candidate to become the LSU Tigers next head coach. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes Fisher would take the job if offered, to have a chance to coach in the SEC West, college football’s toughest division…
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State and community leaders met for a roundtable on race relations this morning at the State Capitol. Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at the meeting, calling for a renewed effort to build trust between law enforcement and the public….
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Tensions were high between police and African-Americans after a fatal shooting in Baton Rouge this summer.

There’s also a lot of buzz in the Capitol City over LSU’s search for a new head football coach. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham believes LSU will ask Florida State Head Coach Jimbo Fisher if he wants the job, if Fisher says no, than current interim head coach Ed Orgeron remains a strong candidate…
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A report released by the consulting firm Deloitte finds the internet has taken the number one spot when it comes to how consumers will do their holiday shopping. Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association Dawn Johnson says there is a big convenience factor when it comes to purchasing gifts online.
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Johnson says a lot of Black Friday shoppers go into the store, find out information from employees, then order the item online to save.

The average price for a Thanksgiving dinner will be $49.79, which is slightly less than the national average. That’s according to the Louisiana Farm Bureau.