Holiday Central

Holiday Central

'Trouble in Toyland' survey finds dangerous toys on store shelves

By Jim Barnett
'Tis the season to be wary when it comes to buying potentially dangerous toys for children this holiday.

Louisiana group to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Kyle Myers
Members of a south Louisiana group packed their bags and headed toward the Big Apple to participate in one of the biggest parades in the nation, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Police offer tips on safe shopping during the Holidays

By New Orleans Police Department
According to the New Orleans Police Department, criminals look for the easiest opportunity when deciding to commit a crime during the Holidays.
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Tips for safe online holiday shopping

By Kelsey Scram - Reporter
It's a big day for Internet shoppers. Cyber Monday draws a huge number of people to online sales, but shoppers beware.

Livingston Parish Sheriff's Deputies schedule 2012 Christmas Crusade

By LIVINGSTON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sheriff Jason Ard's 2012 Christmas Crusade: APPLICATION DATES & TIMES Applications will be accepted: Monday, November 26th - Friday, November 30th and Monday, December 3rd - Friday, December 7th

EBR Sheriff taking applications for Christmas Crusade for Children

By East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office will be taking applications starting next week for the annual Christmas Crusade for Children program.
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Baton Rouge shoppers slow to embrace Small Business Saturday

By David Lippman
Small businesses want you to ignore all the temptations of Black Friday. They say you should wait and support neighborhood companies 24 hours later, on Small Business Saturday.

DOTD issues Thanksgiving holiday travel advisory

By DOTD
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana during the Thanksgiving holiday (Thursday, November 22, through Sunda

Shelter prepares to feed more than 700 in Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving

By Brix Fowler
St. Vincent De Paul homeless shelter is helping to feed the needy for Thanksgiving. More than 100 volunteers will help make more than 700 meals for turkey day.

Collection drive contest considered a win-win for Zachary, Central communities

By Danielle Grossman - Reporter
The cities of Zachary and Central went head to head to collect canned goods for the Zachary Food Pantry this weekend.

Gas prices down for most of U.S., but up in some Sandy-stricken areas

By CNN Wire Staff
Gas prices have dropped more than 7 cents over the past two weeks, but risen in some regions stricken by Superstorm Sandy, according to a survey published Sunday.

Thanksgiving dining in the Capital area

By Jared Townsend
If you like to relax so much on Thanksgiving Day that you’re willing to let someone else do the cooking, there are some great options in the Baton Rouge area - Restaurants doing their own Thanksgiving meals!
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Getting to airport early & knowing what to pack can make for a better trip

By Sara Miles
If you travel often, you probably have your own ideas about how to prepare. But with the holidays, even seasoned travelers may have to pack some odd things that could cause a problem at security.
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This year's drought will affect the price of Thanksgiving dinner

By Chris Clackum
It's still true that this year's record drought will drive up food prices, just not the food you'll eat this Thanksgiving.

Retail employees fight 'Black Friday creep'

By Emanuella Grinberg
Ideally, Casey St. Clair would be spending Thanksgiving relaxing and eating dinner with her boyfriend and his family.