There will be an expanded presence of state police troopers in New Orleans as Mardi Gras ramps up for the final weekend. They have committed 165 troopers to working the French Quarter and the metro area. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says they will perform a variety of assignments…
Cut 6 (11) “New Orleans.”
Last year, State Police and New Orleans Police confiscated dozens of firearms along parade routes.

LSU had the 15th ranked recruiting class this year, according to 247sports.com, its lowest ranking since 2005. Top cornerback Patrick Surtain Jr. who flipped from the Bayou Bengals to Alabama, because as he put it “They win championships.” LSU Head coach Ed Orgeron…
cut 13 (12) “…at LSU’

A Rapides Parish child day care center is shut down after children are seen wandering outside the facility. Jeff Palermo has more.
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Even though Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, it’s still the second busiest day to dine out. Erika Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association says get your reservations now…
cut 9 (12) “…a restaurant”