The governor’s proposed budget maintains the pay increase teachers received last year, but it continues to be not permanent. Jeff Palermo has more…

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68 million people are expected to place a bet on the Super Bowl this weekend according to the American Gaming Association. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says while it’s fun to place a bet, do so within your means…

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Louisiana State Troopers are helping the New Orleans Police Department keep revelers safe this final weekend of Carnival. Lt Melissa Matey encourages paradegoers to use common sense and stay with your group and to text MARDIGRAS, all caps, all one word to 77295.

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And she reminds you to never drink and drive. Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers.

Some Big Mardi Gras parades are taking place in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Houma-Thibodaux, Alexandria, and Shreveport. There is a chance for heavy rain on Sunday but Nungesser says revelers know how to adjust…

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