400 amputations occur every day because of peripheral artery disease says Dr. Foluso Fakorede (fa-lou-so fak-o-ree-dee) at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi and he says knowing symptoms and early warning signs of PAD is critical.

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Bulldog Community Outreach Incorporated is launching a name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective to provide opportunities for student-athletes to be compensated in the Ruston community. Spokesperson Ed Buckley says this initiative is to support athletic teams while promoting and serving local charities.

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The good times will stop rolling at midnight but in the meantime, carnival goers are making the most of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more.

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New Orleans Mardi Gras still attracts people from all over the world and this woman is enjoying her first Mardi Gras in New Orleans. She’s from Richmond, Virginia and plans to be back…

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According to Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy the Mardi Gras crowds appear to be smaller than those from pre-pandemic Mardi Gras, but he doesn’t see it as a reflection of crime in the city, he believes it’s timing and economics.

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There are big parades across south Louisiana. This man in Covington is ready to host dozens of people along a parade route.

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One in 20 adults will develop peripheral artery disease says Dr. Foluso Fakorede (fa-lou-so fak-o-ree-dee) at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi. He says fatty deposits called plaque can become clogged in one’s arteries like a clogged kitchen sink…

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Some risk factors of PAD include family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a history of nicotine or tobacco use.

Bulldog Community Outreach Incorporated is launching a name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective Louisiana Tech athletes and Spokesperson Ed Buckley says the changing landscape of college athletics requires additional support with NIL’s for student-athletes. He says fans and alumni can get in the game and get involved by…

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To support Bulldog Community Outreach, visit BuildTheLegacy.com/NIL.

The Mardi Gras party will come to an end at midnight tonight. Former interim New Orleans Police Superintendent Michelle Woodfork says the revelers are enjoying sunny but cool Fat Tuesday….

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The Get a Pulse on PAD campaign raises awareness of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Foluso Fakorede (fa-lou-so fak-o-ree-dee) at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi says PAD affects millions of Americans who have never heard of the disease or its risks.

Cut 6  (13) “..an amputation.” 400 amputations occur every day because of PAD. For more information about peripheral artery disease, visit PADPulse.org.

Klint Kubiak is reportedly the new offensive coordinator for the Saints. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Bulldog Community Outreach Incorporated is looking to benefit both student athletes and the Ruston Community with the NIL collective. Spokesperson Ed Buckley says it’s an opportunity for student athletes to serve the community while boosting their name, image, and likeness and He believes this will be another tool in Louisiana Tech’s recruiting bag….

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The good times will stop rolling at midnight but in the meantime, carnival goers are making the most of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Insurance will hold a two-day public hearing starting tomorrow on the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Indiana-based Elevance Health. State lawmakers are concerned this is a bad deal for Louisiana, but Blue Cross says Elevance can better serve its customers and slow rising health care costs.

Dr. Foluso Fakorede at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi says the mission of the Get a Pulse on PAD campaign is to highlight disparities of peripheral artery disease and raise awareness. He says knowing symptoms and early warning signs is critical.

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PAD affects more than 12 million Americans each year and Black people are four times more likely to undergo an amputation, compared to white people.

Bulldog Community Outreach Incorporated is launching a name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective to provide opportunities for student-athletes to be compensated in the Ruston community. Spokesperson Ed Buckley says this initiative is to support athletic teams while promoting and serving local charities.

Cut 9 (13) “…of funds.”

It’s the pinnacle of carnival, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says while it’s been an early carnival season it’s been a calm one for the most part in New Orleans because it doesn’t coincide with spring break.

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Next year Fat Tuesday is March 4^th so he expects bigger crowds especially with the Super Bowl in New Orleans also.

It’s Fat Tuesday and in Eunice instead of catching beads it’s a tradition to catch chickens during the chicken run. Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins says people from around the world visited their rural town.

Cut 6 (12) “…New Zealand.”

The parade starts at 3 pm.

The Get a Pulse on PAD campaign is raising awareness of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Foluso Fakorede (fa-lou-so fak-o-ree-dee) at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi says one in 20 adults will be diagnosed with PAD. He says fatty deposits called plaque can become clogged in your arteries like your kitchen sink…

Cut 7 (12) “…our arteries.”  

Risk factors include family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. For more information about peripheral artery disease, visit PADPulse.org.

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Parades are rolling across south Louisiana on this Fat Tuesday as revelers are enjoying the sunny skies and cool temperatures, catching beads and other items flying off of moving floats.

You won’t find your typical Mardi Gras festivities with floats and beads in Eunice today, but you will find colorful costumes and a chicken run. Teiko Foxx explains…
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will no longer participate in the Summer EBT program. Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moeller says the Summer EBT program helps feed nearly 600-thousand Louisiana children with food insecurity…
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But DCFS Secretary David Matlock says the state’s primary focus is for families to be self-sufficient.

The Get a Pulse on PAD campaign raises awareness of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Foluso Fakorede (fa-lou-so fak-o-ree-dee) at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi says PAD affects millions of Americans who have never heard of the disease or its risks.
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Fakorede says pain when you walk, one extremity is cooler than the other, irregular hair and nail growth are symptoms.

Mardi Gras has been called the greatest free show on earth. Colleen Crain looks at the masked riders who make it possible…
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State Police has a message for motorists on this Fat Tuesday, please buckle up. Lt. Melissa Matey….
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Traditional Mardi Gras celebrations take place in Iowa and Eunice today. Events coordinator for Eunice, Courtney Elkins says they’ll have men and women on horseback, chasing chickens, and wearing hand-crafted wire masks, with colorful costumes and…
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Elkins says they’ll have visitors from nearly every state and around the world watching their celebration today.

The state is not participating in the Summer E-B-T program which helps feed children of low-income families during the summer. DCFS secretary David Matlock says the state should be more focused on self-sufficiency. Jan Moeller with the Louisiana Budget Project blasts the decision…
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It’s Fat Tuesday and in Eunice instead of catching beads it’s a tradition to catch chickens during Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run. Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins says people from around the world visited their rural town.

Cut 6 (12) “…New Zealand.”

Elkins says attendance continues to grow each year. The Courir de Mardi Gras parade starts at 3 pm.

Parade goers get free beads and gifts to take home. But When it comes to joining a krewe, Publisher of The Mardi Gras Guide, Arthur Hardy says none are free….

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Hardy says there are expenses for krewe members throughout the year, and it makes no economic sense for the krewe members to give gifts to strangers while hiding their faces.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will not participate in the Summer EBT program. Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moeller says if Louisiana had opted in $71 million in federal funds would have been designated for the Summer EBT program.

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Moeller says Louisiana has the second-highest poverty rate in the country and the third-highest child poverty rate in the US.

State police are reminding Louisianans to use technology to stay safe during Mardi Gras.  Lt. Melissa Matey says taking the time to simply drop a pin where you’ve parked your vehicle can come in very handy later.

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Matey also suggests using the See Something, Send Something app.