Two people are dead and two are in critical condition after a shooting at a Mardi Gras Concert in Mamou yesterday. KLFY reports that at least nine people were injured when at least 10 gunshots rang out during the concert and the crowd ran for cover. One person of interest is in custody, but authorities believe more people are involved and they believe there are more victims that have not come forward. Organizers of the event say it all started with a fight between two people.
Rising insurance costs are on the agenda for the upcoming Legislative session and Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown, the vice chairman of the Insurance Committee, says lawmakers have listened to auto insurance companies about what needs to be changed for them to return to Louisiana but says some suggestions don’t make sense.
Today is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the 40 days of Lent and this year especially the hearts of Christians are with Pope Francis as he continues to battle major health issues. Christian talk show host Teresa Tomeo (TOM-ee-oh) says this year is a reversal of sorts.
During Lent, many Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays and opt for seafood instead. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says this year’s seafood supply is strong, with crawfish in abundance.
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Gulf shrimp and crab are also in good shape.