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• Beyond 'Black Friday'; holiday weekend sends scores in search of Christmas trees Play Video

  November 24, 2023 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As much as turkey and football, shopping for Christmas trees is a part of the Thanksgiving tradition for many Capital Area families. Some didn't even wait until Black Friday to head out in search of that perfect tree. That included the White family. "It... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Temperatures tumble ahead of Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 21, 2023 7:20 AM

  Behind the cold front that swept through the state overnight, cooler air is on the way for the remainder of the week. Thankfully, we stay dry today and tomorrow for any holiday travel around the state. Today & Tonight : Temperatures today will be warmest in the morning and... more »

• Baton Rouge airport getting ready for an increase in holiday travelers Play Video

  November 20, 2023 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Airport is expecting record-breaking numbers this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. "We're expecting a 10% increase of travelers compared to last year," says Director of Aviation at BTR, Mike Edwards. A larger number of travelers means that you should take... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Watching the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Play Video

  November 19, 2023 7:03 PM

  After a pleasant weekend, a strong storm system could make things not so pleasant to start to the week. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible on Monday, especially during the evening hours. A few storms could be on the strong to severe side. Tonight & Tomorrow : A few... more »

• Louisiana State Police pledge to be 'active' during holiday travel rush

  November 17, 2023 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana troopers will be working extra while most others will be taking time off over the next week. State police on Friday said troopers will be on the lookout for aggressive and impaired drivers, as well as unrestrained motorists and passengers -- including children who are... more »

• Cara's House seeking foster families for 'holiday sleepovers'

  November 17, 2023 4:40 PM

  SORRENTO - Cara's House, the primary animal shelter serving Ascension Parish, is seeking families to host homeless pets over Thanksgiving weekend. The holiday "sleepover" is meant to ease the strain on the facility while providing a more welcoming environment for animals in need. "This program gives pets a... more »

• Sunday Journal: Holiday Fire Safety Play Video

  November 29, 2021 4:27 AM

  As residents of south Louisiana enter the holiday season, officials are reminding locals to make application of several potentially life-saving fire safety reminders. In this episode of Sunday Journal, Louisiana State Fire Marshal, H. "Butch" Browning sits down with WBRZ's John Pastorek to review these critical fire safety tips... more »

• Early morning shoppers line up for Black Friday sales Play Video

  November 26, 2021 7:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Long before Bath and Body Works doors were opened at 5 a.m., eager customers were lined up outside of the capital area store. WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza, on-site to capture the mood during the biggest shopping day of the year, noted that the 'smell of retail was... more »

• Modern Thanksgiving Day traditions offer unique perspectives on the holiday's origins

  November 25, 2021 4:23 PM

  On the fourth Thursday of every November, many families across the U.S. enjoy gathering for a large meal and collaboratively reflecting on the aspects of life they're most grateful for. This holiday, typically referred to as Thanksgiving, is often viewed as a reflection of and tribute to a three-day... more »

• Thousands attend Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, cheer on La's Celebration Gator float Play Video

  November 25, 2021 10:42 AM

  NEW YORK - The world's largest parade kicked off at 9 a.m. (CST) Thursday, with thousands watching as 28 floats rolled down their traditional two-and-a-half mile trek in Manhattan, New York during the 95th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade . Last year, the parade was scaled back due to... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul, Holiday Helpers to serve annual Thanksgiving Meal to those in need Play Video

  November 25, 2021 8:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thanksgiving Day, St. Vincent de Paul volunteers are serving turkey with all the trimmings to hundreds of people who have little with which to celebrate. Many of these individuals are living in homes where people have to skip meals or eat less to make ends... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul's 12th annual Community Turkey Carving Contest to be held Wednesday

  November 24, 2021 8:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In what has become an annual tradition, community leaders, including Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, District Attorney Hillar Moore, Retired Constable Reginald Brown, LSU Head Gymnastics Coach D.D. Breaux, and many others, will volunteer their time to participate in St. Vincent de Paul’s Twelfth Annual Turkey Carving Contest.... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: warming before Thanksgiving cold front Play Video

  November 23, 2021 6:26 PM

  A brief period of moderating temperatures is expected into Thanksgiving. A cold front will push in with some late day showers followed by another chill to end the week. Thanksgiving Travel: If you will be driving within Louisiana or any of the neighboring states on Wednesday, mostly clear conditions... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: up and down temperatures through Thanksgiving week Play Video

  November 22, 2021 6:25 PM

  A cold front passed through on Monday morning and will allow for a 24-hour period of chilly temperatures. Some moderation is then expected before another front arrives on Thanksgiving night. Next 24 Hours: Clear skies and chilly temperatures are anticipated overnight. Low temperatures will dip into the upper 30s... more »

• Sunday Journal: Thanksgiving traditions Play Video

  November 22, 2021 4:53 AM

  This week on Sunday Journal, some of south Louisiana's most popular Thanksgiving traditions are explored. Audiences will enjoy interviews with representatives from St. Vincent de Paul's Holiday Helpers and Houmas House as they discuss some of their organization's annual Thanksgiving Traditions. Click here for more on Holiday Helpers... more »

• Member of White House's COVID Task Force announces resignation plans amid controversy

  December 23, 2020 1:35 PM

  WASHINGTON - A health expert who often shares the spotlight with her Coronavirus Task Force colleague, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is resigning following public criticism of her decision to attend a family gathering during an especially troublesome period of the pandemic. While Dr. Fauci and the CDC outspokenly recommended avoiding... more »

• As cases increase healthcare workers see more people getting tested due to the holidays Play Video

  November 28, 2020 9:51 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A steady stream of people walked into Ochsner's Community COVID testing site in Denham Springs on Saturday. This week alone, health care workers here tested more than 200 people. Octavia Holmes, a nurse says that many people getting tested are doing it for a... more »

• Restaurants stay busy as families choose the to-go route for Thanksgiving meal Play Video

  November 26, 2020 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The rise in COVID cases is changing the way families traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving. With more people choosing to stay at home for the holiday this change is actually bringing much-needed business to local restaurants. “It’s been crazy. I’m rolling on about 30 hours of no... more »

• Family grateful for baby's miraculous recovery after mother died from COVID-19 Play Video

  November 26, 2020 3:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A family in Baton Rouge has a reason to be thankful on this day of Thanksgiving despite the tumultuous year they've had. Denise Boudreaux's daughter Allie Guidry died from the coronavirus in June. Just before her death, medical staff at Woman's Hospital successfully delivered her baby, Madaline... more »

• Arkansas man receives racist letter demanding he remove Black Santa Claus decoration

  November 25, 2020 5:11 PM

  NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - A man says someone sent a racially charged letter to his Arkansas home demanding that he remove a Black Santa Claus inflatable from his front yard. Chris Kennedy told TVH11 the letter arrived this past week at his home in North Little Rock. The... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul to implement health precautions during its Thanksgiving To-Go event

  November 25, 2020 7:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Every November, St. Vincent de Paul celebrates Thanksgiving by offering free turkey dinners to those in need and though the pandemic will alter the non-profit's 2020's Thanksgiving meal giveaway, it won't bring the volunteer's charitable efforts to a complete halt. By way of a Tuesday afternoon... more »

• Health experts issue Thanksgiving Day recommendations to help celebrants navigate the holidays safely Play Video

  November 10, 2020 9:38 AM

  As the US enters the holiday season, health officials are urging fans of traditional festivities to practice health safety while they weigh whether or not to engage in their favorite seasonal customs amid the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that while gatherings with family... more »

• Man sentenced to life in prison for 2015 Thanksgiving murder

  February 10, 2020 6:32 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A judge sentenced a man to life in prison plus 20 years for his involvement in a murder nearly five years ago. Jerome Gray was convicted for Second Degree Murder back in 2019 after killing Derick Askins on Thanksgiving day in 2015. You can read about the... more »

• Quiet Thanksgiving and Friday, another front late Saturday Play Video

  November 28, 2019 6:51 AM

  Thanksgiving and Black Friday will be tranquil and seasonable. Another frontal system will bring rain and thunderstorms during the middle part of the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your Thanksgiving holiday will be full of nice weather. While clouds will be the main course, some sunshine will... more »

• Expect extra police patrols on BR interstate system Sunday Play Video

  November 27, 2019 10:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic was hectic most of Wednesday in the Capital area. And Baton Rouge Police are preparing for more of the same going into the Thanksgiving weekend. Just like hundreds of thousands of other drivers navigating the road this weekend, Lindsay Rochester, who lives in Baton Rouge,... more »

• As rain ends early Wednesday, focus shifts to Saturday storm system Play Video

  November 27, 2019 7:22 AM

  Quiet and seasonable weather is expected through Thanksgiving. A brief advance of warm air will fuel the next cold front pegged for Saturday. As far as Thanksgiving travel is concerned, morning rain along the Gulf Coast could cause some slowdowns early Wednesday, but the weather will be more cooperative... more »

• Scattered showers, thunderstorms through Wednesday morning Play Video

  November 26, 2019 7:20 AM

  Chilly air is out for the better part of a week. There will be several days with rain chances on the board. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: On Tuesday, temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 70s. Showers and even a few thunderstorms are likely as a... more »

• Mild Monday, Rain/Storms By Tuesday and Wednesday

  November 24, 2019 3:07 PM

  After a gorgeous cool day, temperatures fall below normal tonight near 40 with a few upper 30’s in Northern parishes and north east counties under clear skies. As we approach Monday, temperatures moderate near normal for late November. High near 70, lows 50s. By Tuesday, change... more »

• Dry Sunday, Rain & Storms Return Tuesday

  November 23, 2019 3:36 PM

  After rain early, conditions cleared as a front quickly exited. Expecting a calm forecast to finish the weekend. Tonight clear skies, chilly lows near 40. The next 48 hours a comfortable forecast. Sunday slightly cooler than average as highs reach the low 60s. Lows fall near 40 again... more »

• Gulf low rain as deal stealers reign Play Video

  November 22, 2018 7:05 AM

  A series of quick-hitting storm systems will continue to move across the region through the weekend. This means you can expect rain every, other day. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Morning clouds will give way to sunshine on Thanksgiving. Temperatures will remain just a touch below average with... more »

• Several rain chances this week, no washouts expected Play Video

  November 19, 2018 7:25 AM

  Several fast moving but weak disturbances will cross the area this week. While no days look to be a washout, many will carry a chance for showers. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A weak cold front moving through Louisiana and Mississippi will create increasing clouds through the afternoon... more »

• Congestion on I-10 East has decreased down to 3 miles due to Holiday travel

  November 17, 2018 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The holidays are right around the corner, but the traffic is already here. Cars are bumper to bumper on I-10 East, DOTD says traffic has reached up to 9 miles. They are blaming the congestion on the holidays, drivers are advised to take US 190 East as... more »

• Some LSU fans tailgate even on Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 23, 2017 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A handful of RV's occupied parking lots outside Tiger Stadium Thursday. "Why spend Thanksgiving out here?" Central resident Les Burl asked. "Because they let us in early!" Burl was joined by Greg Wilson, who brought his family down from Sterlington in the northern part of the... more »

• Thanksgiving, Black Friday, LSU and Southern Play Video

  November 23, 2017 7:00 AM

  On this Thanksgiving, weather watchers can be thankful for quiet conditions. Chilly mornings will give way to sunny afternoons over the next several days. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Thanksgiving may well be the chilliest afternoon of the extended forecast with highs struggling to reach 60 despite sunshine.... more »

• Baton Rouge organizations give back this Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 22, 2017 5:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Salvation Army has partnered with a number of organizations including the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to help give back this Thanksgiving season. Volunteers made a number of stops around the Baton Rouge area Wednesday to hand out hot lunches to those in need. ... more »

• Travel forecast, turkeys and doorbusters feeling a chill Play Video

  November 22, 2017 7:13 AM

  Keep warm frying the turkey and bundle up if you are a doorbuster. Sunshine will dominate through the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Local travel will be in fine shape for this Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Around the country, weather related delays will be possible in the Northeast,... more »

• Woman delivers homemade meal to local firefighters for Thanksgiving

  November 21, 2017 7:59 PM

  CENTRAL- A local woman cooked and personally delivered an extravagant homemade meal for the Central Fire Department on Tuesday. The CFD posted to their Facebook page that "Mrs. Lucy" brought the crew an assortment of hearty foods just in time for Thanksgiving week. Photos show lima beans, salad, macaroni... more »

• Showers and cold turkey

  November 21, 2017 7:10 AM

  The Baton Rouge area will warm up slightly into Tuesday; however, another front will bring a few showers and then reinforce the cold air mass soon after. A considerable chill will be in the air for Thanksgiving. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: For Tuesday, temperatures will climb a... more »

• We might run out of adjectives for quiet, cool and nice Play Video

  November 20, 2017 7:06 AM

  Expect this week to be chilly and quiet. Monday morning will go down as one of the coldest mornings of the week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your Monday will be chilly with a high near 62. Skies will be mainly sunny, some clouds may pass from time... more »

• Food Bank, Salvation Army distributing 2,500 Thanksgiving meals next week Play Video

  November 16, 2017 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thanksgiving meals will be distributed next week to people in the Baton Rouge community who need a hot meal ahead of the holiday. Michael Manning of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says they're partnering with the Salvation Army this year to distribute Thanksgiving meals to... more »

• Name That Bird! Play Video

  October 27, 2017 8:46 AM

  For the 31 st year, Downtown Baton Rouge will kickoff Thanksgiving morning with a guilt easing run before an afternoon of feasting. This year though, the team at FRESHJUNKIE Racing wants your help tagging the race’s namesake bird. The community is welcome to submit suggest names via the race... more »

• Holiday Helpers hand off annual Thanksgiving dinner Play Video

  July 25, 2017 11:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Holiday Helpers has been dishing out Thanksgiving meals for the community since 1987. Today, that duty was passed on to St. Vincent de Paul. "We found a good fit," Holiday Helpers president Reggie Brown said. "We'll be right there with him, to help him in every... more »

• Body of woman found on Thanksgiving identified; investigated as homicide

  November 25, 2016 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The body of a woman that was found on Thanksgiving night has been identified. The body belongs to 47-year-old Roxann Bond of Dry Prong, LA, according to police. The body was found on the side of East Industrial Avenue, in an industrial area of North Baton... more »

• Central Feeding Central hands out hot meals to flood victims Play Video

  November 24, 2016 8:08 PM

  CENTRAL – Kevin Keithly and Michelle Lewis of Central are all packed up and ready to hit the streets. They have a load of turkey dinners for their neighbors impacted by August’s historic flooding. “We are not doing hand outs. We are doing hand ups,” Keithly said. “Trying to... more »

• Tigers eat Aggies for Thanksgiving dinner; FINAL: 54-39

  November 24, 2016 5:46 PM

  A Twitter List by WBRZ COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The LSU Tigers defeated SEC opponent Texas A&M Thanksgiving night at Kyle Field. The Tigers has won all five games against the Aggies since Texas A&M joined the Southeastern Conference in 2012. LSU remains the only team in... more »

• Thanksgiving dinner costs less this year: American Farm Bureau

  November 24, 2016 12:38 PM

  Some good news for those who are dreading the annual Thanksgiving dinner ritual: your turkey dinner will cost a little less. According to an ABC News report, the American Farm Bureau Federation said a holiday meal for a family of 10 will cost $49.87, a 24-cent decrease from last... more »

• Feasting on sun through the weekend

  November 24, 2016 7:24 AM

  A four day stretch of pleasant weather is kicked off on this Thanksgiving. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your Thanksgiving will be sunny and seasonably mild with a high temperatures in the mid 70s—just about 5 degrees above average. Winds will be light and northerly. For LSU Football... more »

• Premade Thanksgiving meals big seller for flood victims Play Video

  November 23, 2016 11:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you are looking for a fried turkey, Chris Specialty Meats in Baton Rouge is sold out. No smoked hams either. The cornbread and rice dressings are also flying off the shelves. As for giblet gravy, forget about it. "It's crazy" business owner Twyla Lachaussee said. "People... more »

• McKinley alumni cook for flood victims ahead of Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 23, 2016 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Many flood victims are still sleeping in hotels this holiday season and don't have access to a kitchen to cook their Thanksgiving turkeys. So instead, the McKinley High School class of 1997 cooked for about 300 people Wednesday at the Red Roof Inn. The grill... more »

• Holiday traffic jams slow travel through Baton Rouge

  November 23, 2016 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Traffic slowed to a crawl Wednesday around lunchtime. The usual pre-Thanksgiving Day gridlock started around 11 a.m. when DOTD reported that the left lane of I-10 West on the Mississippi River Bridge was blocked due to an accident. Around 12:36 p.m., DOTD reported that all lanes... more »

• Thanksgiving holiday travel to be busy; State Police to patrol highways

  November 23, 2016 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police reports that the Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest and most traveled time of the year and urges drivers to travel safely. According to State Police, last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, more than 200 injuries were reported in the state following several... more »

• Cold front brings showers to some holiday travelers

  November 23, 2016 7:11 AM

  Though a few showers are possible, major delays are not anticipated for the Thanksgiving travelers. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A weak cold front will bring mostly cloudy skies and a couple of showers to the area with perhaps an imbedded thunderstorm. A line of showers will be... more »

• Central residents receive free Thanksgiving meals Play Video

  November 22, 2016 6:36 PM

  CENTRAL – Residents impacted by the August flood received free Thanksgiving meals Tuesday. Sherri Hedges received a dinner and said she is thankful for the meal she received at the food bank since she was not sure about what her family was going to have a holiday meal. ... more »

• Following Florida loss, LSU to travel for Thanksgiving game against Texas A&M

  November 21, 2016 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Following a 16-10 loss to Florida, LSU will travel to face Texas A&M on Thanksgiving Day. The game will be the final game of the regular season. It is the third consecutive year that the two teams will face each other in the season's final game.... more »

• Healing Place Church to serve thousands of holiday meals Play Video

  November 17, 2016 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Healing Place Church is on a mission to serve thousands of holiday meals to flood victims for Thanksgiving. The church started preparing on Thursday, with dozens of church volunteers lining shoulder to shoulder to fill grocery bags with yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce and everything residents... more »

• Holiday Helpers to host 30th annual Thanksgiving dinner; volunteers welcome

  November 16, 2016 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Holiday Helpers of Baton Rouge will host is 30th annual Thanksgiving Together dinner at the Raising Cane's River Center. Meals will be served on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who wish to volunteer should show up ready to help on Wednesday,... more »

• A warning to displaced residents ahead of Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 14, 2016 11:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thanksgiving is right around the corner and safety officials want to make sure people are preparing for a safe and responsible holiday in the wake of a turbulent summer in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge firefighters are asking families that were displaced by the flood be aware... more »

• Acadiana Mall to remain closed for Thanksgiving Day

  October 12, 2016 5:20 PM

  LAFAYETTE – Shoppers in Lafayette may have to wait until it is officially Black Friday to shop at the Acadiana Mall this year. CBL and Associates, who owns 89 regional malls including the Acadiana Mall, announced that they will close the doors to almost all of their properties until... more »

• Mall of America to close for Thanksgiving holiday

  October 5, 2016 1:56 PM

  MINNESOTA – Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping mall will be closed for Thanksgiving shopping, taking a stand against the growing trend of shopping on the holiday. The mall, in Bloomington, Minnesota, has been open on Thanksgiving since 2012, however mall officials say that they will be closing... more »

• Thanksgiving Day murder suspect says he's innocent

  December 3, 2015 4:00 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A man accused of a Thanksgiving Day murder in Plaquemine claimed his innocence as he was transferred to the Plaquemine Police Department Thursday afternoon. “I was not running because I was guilty. People are always calling my name when something happens in my neighborhood. I’m innocent though,”... more »

• Police continue search for Plaquemine murder suspect Play Video

  November 30, 2015 10:44 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Police said Monday, they are getting closer to tracking down the location of an accused murderer. Jerome "Dusty" Gray has been on the run since Thursday evening. Gray is wanted in connection with the murder of Derick Askins,32. Askins was gunned down Thanksgiving evening near Canal and... more »

• Plaquemine murder suspect considered "armed and dangerous" Play Video

  November 27, 2015 11:34 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - Police released the identity of a suspect in the shooting death of a Plaquemine man Thanksgiving night. Plaquemine Police Chief Kenny Payne said 32-year-old Derick Askins was found dead near the intersection of Canal and Church Streets around 8:30 p.m. Police believe he was killed by Jerome... more »

• Early Black Friday shoppers are a day late Play Video

  November 27, 2015 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Only a few dozen people were waiting in line for the doors to open for Black Friday. That's because Black Friday now takes place Thanksgiving night for most stores. Many of the same deals that happen Friday took place Thursday night, and the... more »

• Definitely mild, likely gray, possibly all dry

  November 26, 2015 6:59 AM

  The next several days may well feature a lot of cloud cover—but they’ll stay mainly dry and mild. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your Thanksgiving will show more clouds than sun, but we’ve certainly had colder holidays. Highs will top out in the middle 70s. Easterly... more »

• Thanksgiving dinner made easy Play Video

  November 25, 2015 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One Baton Rouge business has solved the kitchen conundrum for a Thanksgiving feast. Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine has dinner down to a science with every seasoning and spice down to the gram. The food is cooked and then vacuum sealed. You just need to boil the bag... more »

• Low to no impact weather for holiday travel

  November 25, 2015 7:05 AM

  For Wednesday, the travel forecast is in good shape for the eastern two-thirds of the nation. While a light rain shower is possible from Iowa southward to Texas, no major delays should occur due to weather. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Locally, we expect increasing clouds... more »

• Avian flu causes turkey prices to skyrocket

  November 12, 2015 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE- If you're planning to buy a huge turkey for Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may need to shell out a few extra buck. According to Purdue University, the price of turkey is up 15 to 20 cents a pound this year. The price hike is due to... more »

• Three stories to start your day Play Video

  November 12, 2015 8:05 AM

  Here are today's top stories: Marksville officer charged with the murder of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis could be let out this morning Afghanistan War veteran chastises Edwards during Veterans Day gubernatorial debate Avian flu outbreak causes Turkey prices to skyrocket right before Thanksgiving Make outdoor reservations, a... more »

• Thanksgiving travel tips

  November 3, 2015 7:42 AM

  Baton Rouge- Travel experts are disproving the myth that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day. According to the Department of Transportation, the actual busiest day for travelers is in the summer, and every year it's a different day. Here are some tips to help you find the... more »