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A cold front arrives later this afternoon
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Hor forecasts a warm Monday with temperatures reaching around 83°F before a cold front arrives by mid-afternoon, bringing gusty winds up to 30 mph. By 5 PM, temperatures will drop to 72°F and down to 62°F by 8 PM. The following days will see cooler temperatures, with a high of 67°F on Tuesday, then warming back into the 80s on Wednesday. Thanksgiving will cool down to the mid-60s with another cold front arriving, leading to a windy and chilly Friday with a high of only 60°F. A subsequent front is expected by the weekend.
Expect gusty winds this evening and a cooler Tuesday.
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Important tips for Holiday Kitchen Safety
SUMMARY: As Thanksgiving approaches, kitchen safety becomes crucial. Fire Chief Chad Mosby emphasizes the importance of monitoring cooking areas and keeping children away from the kitchen. He advises having a kitchen-rated fire extinguisher handy and using caution with gas appliances, including having a carbon monoxide detector. In case of a fire on the stove, covering it with a lid can help extinguish it if it’s manageable, otherwise, the fire extinguisher is essential. Implementing these precautions can help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday cooking experience. Reporting for your Arklamiss news source, Trey Miner highlights these vital tips.
Important tips for Holiday Kitchen Safety
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Shreveport budget to focus on city streets, building improvements in 2025 | Louisiana
SUMMARY: The 2025 Shreveport budget emphasizes street improvements and blight reduction, totaling $689 million, a 6% increase from 2024. It includes a capital improvements budget of $1.46 million with $36 million allocated for new projects, financed by recently approved bonds worth over $250 million. These initiatives aim to revitalize business and job opportunities in the wake of reduced sales tax revenue in 2024. However, the budget projects a $7 million deficit, prompting reductions in other areas, including public safety funding, despite a mandatory 2% salary increase for police and fire personnel. Significant vehicle purchases for these departments are also not feasible.
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Louisiana’s gambling sector posted strong numbers in October | Louisiana
SUMMARY: Louisiana’s gambling sector showed mixed results in October 2024. Video gaming device revenue grew 6.4% to $63.18 million, driven by bars and restaurants. Racetracks and hotels saw declines, while Caesars New Orleans saw a 37.6% revenue increase. Riverboat casinos reported a 1.7% drop in gaming revenue. Racetrack slots grew slightly by 0.2%, but year-to-date revenues declined 0.1%. Mobile sports betting surged 33.3% to $368.25 million, while retail wagering saw a decline in net proceeds. The daily fantasy sports market continued to fall, with a 9.1% decrease in revenues due to increased mobile sports betting competition.
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