Holiday Central

Holiday Central

Thanksgiving fun facts: How we got here, where we are now

We know the traditions, but what we don’t know is when the first Thanksgiving was held in America. Historians note markers that suggest celebrations could have happened long before the Pilgrims in 1621.

Turkey help is just a phone call away!

Sitting down to eat is the easy part, getting all that food ready is the real battle.

Winn-Dixie announces Thanksgiving Day hours

All Winn-Dixie Stores will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. While the stores will be open, all Winn-Dixie pharmacies will be closed.

The floats are lining up and balloons are being inflated ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Millions of people across the country will tune-in Thursday to watch the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Preparations are underway as floats are moved into place and massive balloons are filled with helium.

EBR leaders compete in turkey carving competition for St. Vincent de Paul

Parish leaders, along with other local leaders, took time out today to bring awareness to tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner at St. Vincent de Paul. Today marked the third annual turkey carving contest.

Don't let food poisoning ruin your holiday feast

You bought the turkey, now what in the world do you do with it? The USDA's Turkey hotline has tips for getting your turkey safely to the table by Thanksgiving.

Millions hitting the highway today as Thanksgiving travel ramps up

Good weather is being credited with helping provide a smooth ride for the estimated 39 million Americans driving to Thanksgiving this year.

Start a new tradition, go 'green' for the holidays

This season, Waste Management challenges its customers to start a new tradition that will bring new meaning to their traditional celebrations.

NBC33 and St. Vincent De Paul Holiday Collection Campaign for the Homeless

NBC33 News, sister station FOX44 News, and St. Vincent de Paul have teamed up for another year of the holiday collection drive. This marks the 21st year of working together to assist the homeless in our community for the holidays.

Firefighters warn of the dangers associated with popular turkey fryers

People across the country will celebrate Thanksgiving this week, and many may choose to deep fry their turkey. But deep fryers can be dangerous. Firefighters say these appliances must be managed properly to stay safe.

Deadly weekend in Louisiana highlights importance of holiday travel safety

The holidays are here and there is anticipation in the air as families gather to celebrate across Louisiana. Your plans may involve a fall vacation or maybe you will stay home and get your Christmas shopping done early.

Holiday weather travelcast

Over the river and through the swamp...

Cortana Mall hosts Baton Rouge’s first-ever Sensory Santa event

Cortana Mall’s Santa Claus visited with nearly 25 families of children with special needs on Sunday, November 18, during the mall’s first-annual Sensory Santa event.

Don't be a jerk en route to turkey dinner

On a clear dry day, driving 55 mph, it takes long-haul trucker Camille Pask the length of three football fields to stop her fully loaded rig.

Troopers home from emergency aid in time for the holidays

This holiday season Sergeant Jonas Martin knows there really is no place like home.