Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette
Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette issued the following 2015 Thanksgiving message.
Throughout recorded history (Biblical and Secular), when man has turned away from God, and has not followed “His Law,” unpleasant occurrences have happened. Wars, persecution, famine, natural disasters, death, and destruction, have been the result of the violations of His law.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reminds motorists to use caution when traveling on the roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend Thursday, through Sunday.
For the fourth year in a row, costs for a traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 people have increased on items such as pumpkin pie mix, pie shells, rolls and turkey, according to a supermarket survey of Baton Rouge retailers conducted by LSU AgCenter area nutrition agent Quincy Cheek.
Daphne Olivier, a dietitian, spoke about holiday food issues Thursday at LSUE’s Arnold Ledoux Library. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
The average weight gain over the holidays is three to four pounds, but before you decide to fast on Thanksgiving Day take the advice of Daphne Olivier, a dietitian, who spoke Thursday at LSUE’s Arnold Ledoux Library.
