Holiday Central

Holiday Central

It’s beginning to look a lot like a wet Christmas

Severe weather could put a damper on Christmas plans for people in Louisiana.

Last minute shoppers bring hope to stores

A weekend wedged in right before Christmas seemed like the perfect gift for procrastinators who wait until the 23rd hour for holiday shopping, or shoppers who wait for one last big sale.

Should Santa Claus still be fat?

Roy Pickler lay on the floor, dripping with sweat, as trainer Bob Harper quipped, "You look like you got run over by a reindeer."

Santa makes his list & checks it twice ahead of his big night

With just days to Christmas, the post office is all a buzz with last minute letters to Santa still arriving. They come from all over the world.

Acadian Ambulance medic strives to make child’s wishes come true

Acadian Ambulance medic Justin Tabor is trying to get the wishes of his 6-year-old patient fulfilled.

Touchdowns from Tigers help feed the needy in the community

An LSU Tiger took time out today to help the needy this holiday season. Defensive end Barkevious Mingo stopped by with Albertsons to donate turkeys to the Baton Rouge Food Bank.

Westdale Middle students knit hats for local women's shelter

Over the last month, Westdale Middle School students in Glenny Riess’ Fine Arts class have been knitting hats for a battered women’s shelter in Baton Rouge to give as special holiday gifts.

Students, employees displaced by Isaac gain special Christmas gift

Volunteers and staff members of a LaPlace church recently presented special gifts to the students and employees of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary who have been relocated to Fifth Ward Elementary since September because of damages caused by Hurri

Local business to give away turkeys for seniors

One hundred families will not go hungry on Christmas thanks to a local business. Millner and Daughter Mortuary in Zachary will hand out 100 turkeys to anyone 65 years or older beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.

Tow For Life program offers free safe ride home program for the holiday season

As the holiday season continues on, so too do the parties, which typically involve alcoholic beverages. A local towing service offers an option for drivers so they can celebrate, but end up home safely.

BR New Year’s Eve event guide 2013

Every year when midnight hits on January first, the ball drops in New York’s Time Square at what surely is the world’s largest New Year’s Eve party.

Local bishop to give out gifts at St. Vincent de Paul

Bishop Robert Muench and community volunteers will distribute gifts to needy children at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room, located at 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, on Saturday, December 22, 2012, starting at 9:00 am.

Holiday travel is most dangerous for drivers

As families across the state come together this holiday season, Louisiana State Police would like to see one holiday tradition come to an end.

Last minute deals at Wal-Mart, Target, Bloomingdales

There's only five shopping days left until Christmas. But there's still time to scoop up last minute deals.

Travel advisories for Christmas and New Year's holidays, upcoming bowl games

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today advised drivers of upcoming work schedules, from Friday, December 21 through Wednesday, January 2, for interstate and major road projects throughout Louisiana during the ho