Chronic Wasting Disease has been found in a Mississippi deer near East Carroll and Madison parishes. State Wildlife Veterniarian Dr Jim LaCour says, C-W-D has never been documented in Louisiana, but infected deer can spread the disease even before symptoms develop and its something they don’t want in the Bayou State…
cut 13 (08) “….of the deer”
L-D-W-F is working with Mississippi wildlife officials on sampling and containment.

There’s a big party in New Orleans this afternoon as the Mardi Gras celebration is reaching its peak. And when you are spending time outside all day with family, catching throws, you also need plenty of food. But the parade goers on St. Charles Avenue are prepared
cut 16 (09) “…fish too”
So far the rain has held off too.

The investigation continues into the fire that destroyed a good portion of the Baldwin Police Department in St. Mary Parish. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says his deputies are still trying to determine the exact location of where the fire started….
cut 4 (11) “…that soon”
Browning says a prisoner in a holding cell suffered severe injuries from burns. There have been reports an inmate set himself on fire, but Browning can’t confirm that.

Louisiana is getting a Topgolf. Ground has been broken to build one off of I-10 near Seigan Lane in Baton Rouge. Spokesperson Caroline Jerome…
cut 10 (10) “”…as a whole”
It’s basically a bowling alley for golfers and those who just want to swing a club for fun.