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The cold won't keep the Bayou State down as Mardi Gras is celebrated around the state
So how do you stay warm on a chilly Mardi Gras day? Eating tasty food is one way to do it. This man along a New Orleans parade route says he's been cooking since four o' clock this morning and has eno...
Mar 05, 2019
Suspected killer of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims seeks a lower bond
The Baker man accused of fatally shooting LSU Basketball player Wayde Sims is seeking a reduction in his $350,000 bond. Twenty-year-old Dyteon Simpson reportedly wrote a letter to state district judge...
Mar 05, 2019
Catching chickens preferred over catching beads in Eunice Mardi Gras
While many may associate Mardi Gras with catching beads, in small towns like Eunice, the focus is on chasing chickens. Participants will dress in costume as part of a 12-mile chicken run, with some on...
Mar 05, 2019
Louisiana to participate in rating program for addiction centers
Louisiana is joining a pilot program that will give those seeking addiction treatment the ability to see the "ratings" of a treatment facility on a range of different services they provide. State heal...
Mar 05, 2019
Tens of thousands of felons potentially gain right to vote
An estimated 36,000 convicted felons who've been out of jail for at least five years can now register to vote thanks to a state law that went into effect March 1st. To register, an eligible felon must...
Mar 04, 2019 Bill Smith / CC
$67,500 grant from Board of Regents aims to help reduce textbook costs
The Louisiana Board of Regents will award grants to ten college campuses in an effort to reduce textbooks for students. Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Communication Meg Casper Sunstrom says the tot...
Mar 04, 2019 The City of Toronto / CC
Celebrations continue as Fat Tuesday approaches
The weekend may be in the rearview mirror, but the celebration of Mardi Gras continues. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said there are many ways to celebrate in each part of the state. It's not always all ab...
Mar 04, 2019 The Library of Congress / CC
Tigers blow late lead, get swept in Austin
While many in Louisiana were celebrating the Mardi Gras weekend, the number one ranked LSU Tigers got swept in Austin as the 18th ranked Texas Longhorns completed the sweep with a come from behind 7-6...
Mar 03, 2019
State Juvenile Justice Department expects smooth transition with 17-year-old offenders joining the system
17-year-olds arrested for non-violent offenses will now be prosecuted through the juvenile judicial system, instead of the adult justice system. It's the result of legislation approved in 2016. Office...
Mar 03, 2019 -JvL- / CC
Congressman Graves named top Republican of Climate Crisis Panel
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves has been named the top Republican on the newly reformed Climate Crisis panel. The panel will focus on threats posed by climate change, but will likely feature a p...
Mar 01, 2019 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
