At least two people are reportedly dead and many more were injured from gunfire during a Mardi Gras celebration in the Evangeline Parish town of Mamou. Shots were fired when musician Chris Ardoin was performing at the Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco concert. Ardoin went on Facebook to say he’s done performing outdoor shows…
In Washington Parish, five people were injured during the Pepe Mardi Gras parade in Franklinton Sunday leading some to question the future of the parade and that has prompted Keneshia Neal to start a petition to preserve the event. She says the actions of a few should not overshadow a tradition that has united the community for over 50 years. She adds, canceling the parade would not address the root causes of violence but would deprive residents of a cultural cornerstone. The petition can be found at change dot org slash Franklinton.
With the help of a former Dateline NBC correspondent, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office busts several men in an online solicitation sting. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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2025 may have begun with Tragedy for New Orleans, but after a successful Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, NOPD Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick praised the partnerships between local, state, and federal law enforcement.