Category Archives: News
Bayou Classic to mark its 50th anniversary
It's the 50th Annual Bayou Classic Saturday but there's plenty going on today before Southern and Grambling face off in the Proctor & Gamble Historically Black Colleges and Universities football g...
Nov 24, 2023
Plenty of Christmas trees despite the hot and dry summer
Despite the hot and extremely dry summer, there are enough fresh Christmas trees to go around. LSU AgCenter research associate Joe Nehlig says there is a little bit of a shortage, but nothing to worry...
Nov 23, 2023 Carolina Sapphire Christmas trees grow in the LSU AgCenter Lee Memorial Forest near Bogalusa. Photo by Joe Nehlig/LSU AgCenter
USDA provides tips on safely storing food to avoid illness during Thanksgiving holiday
Are you ready for the delicious Thanksgiving leftovers? Before you dig in, the Department of Agriculture encourages everyone to handle food safely to avoid illness. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Ca...
Nov 23, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Who has the best Black Friday deals?
A WalletHub study ranks which retailers are offering the best Black Friday discounts. Analyst Cassie Happe said JCPenney tops the list with an average discount of 59% followed by Macy's with 58% and i...
Nov 23, 2023 Ashkan Forouzani / Unsplash
Louisiana "Celebration Gator" makes third appearance in 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
The Bayou State's "Celebration Gator" float will crawl down the streets of New York for a third appearance in the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade tomorrow. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it'...
Nov 22, 2023 Celebration Gator courtesy of Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser
National Retail Federation predicting up to a 4% growth in revenue this holiday shopping season
The National Retail Federation is predicting a three to four-percent growth in revenues this year, especially with the trend of holiday shopping promotions beginning well before Black Friday. LSU Mark...
Nov 22, 2023 Kira auf der Heide / Unsplash
State burn ban lifted
The State Fire Marshal's Office has lifted the burn ban that's been in place since August 7th. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue said after conversations with the National Weather Service, local fire depar...
Nov 22, 2023 Beauregard Parish wildfire, courtesy of Louisiana State Police Facebook page. August 2023.
State Police reminds Louisianans safe Thanksgiving Travel begins with a click
As millions of drivers hit the roadway for the Thanksgiving holiday, State Police are reminding Louisianans to buckle up and travel safely. Sergeant James Anderson says wearing a seatbelt is the most ...
Nov 22, 2023 Ninara / CC
Louisiana food banks seek help to fill shelves during the Thanksgiving holiday
Inflation is up and the increasing cost of food has many families turning to local food banks for the holidays. Director of Feeding Louisiana Pat Van Burkleo says there's a growing need for donations ...
Nov 22, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
AAA: 55 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving
Chances are you're among the 55.4 million Americans traveling 50 miles or greater for Thanksgiving. Triple A said it's the third-highest Turkey Day travel forecast since 2000. Spokesperson Don Redman ...
Nov 22, 2023 Bart Everson / CC
