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• St. Vincent de Paul workers begin preparing for their Thanksgiving meal distribution Play Video

  November 22, 2020 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – For nearly 35 years the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has made sure no one has to go without a Thanksgiving meal, and this year will be no different. Amid the pandemic, the hard workers have found a way to serve free meals this year.... more »

• US embassy in Turkey warns of possible terror attack threat in Istanbul

  October 23, 2020 9:06 AM

  According to CNN , on Friday the US Mission in Turkey issued a warning to American citizens regarding a potential terrorist threat in various locations throughout the country, including Istanbul, its most populous city. The US Mission said it "received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against... 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 »

• Michigan police threaten to serve Lean Cuisine if you're caught drunk driving

  November 21, 2017 1:24 PM

  TROY, Mich. - It's never a good idea to drink a drive, but police in Michigan are taking some unorthodox measures to deter drunk drivers and keep everyone safe on the road this holiday season. A tweet from the Troy Police Department laid out the master plan to curtail... more »

• Deputies surprise drivers with turkeys instead of tickets

  November 17, 2017 12:41 PM

  CALCASIEU PARISH- Deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office handed out Thanksgiving turkeys Friday morning to drivers instead of tickets. KATC reports that drivers that were pulled over and received turkeys committed minor traffic violations such as not wearing a seatbelt or speeding. Caran and Harry Shaheen, owners... 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 »

• Woman arrested for hitting husband with turkey; threatening him with knife

  November 25, 2016 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A woman has been arrested after she hit her husband with a turkey and threatened her husband with a knife. Baton Rouge Police arrested 54-year-old Helen Jackson on charges of aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery. On Thursday, officers arrived to a home on Oaklon Drive... 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 »

• DA Hillar Moore crowned turkey carving champ

  November 23, 2016 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Judges determined that District Attorney Hillar Moore is the best at Thanksgiving turkey carving. Moore's carving skills won out over Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie, Constable Reginald Brown, Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, LSU Gymnastics head coach D.D. Breaux and Councilwoman Tara Wicker at St. Vincent de... more »

• Acadiana's Pine Leaf Boys safe after Istanbul Bombings

  June 29, 2016 12:20 PM

  IZMIR - An Acadiana roots band who was touring Turkey at the time of the Istanbul bombings says they are safe and all accounted for. The Pine Leaf Boys arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday as part of a State Department tour of the country. The band toured Izmir,... 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 »

• How to carve a Thanksgiving turkey like a pro

  November 25, 2015 2:03 PM

  It’s a role normally reserved for the family patriarch or the person of most significance at the holiday table. When it is finally time to begin the Thanksgiving dinner feast, someone has got to do the honors of carving up that bird. Whether you’re a seasoned surgeon with expertise in... more »

• Chef of the Month: Ruffino's Sous Vide Turkey

  November 18, 2015 9:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Chef Jeremy Langlois from Ruffino's was back in the 2une In kitchen on Wednesday, whipping up the perfect dish for holidays. Sous Vide Turkey puts a unique spin on the regular turkey dish. Check out the recipe below and don't forget... 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 »