Many Mardi Gras parades across south Louisiana are starting earlier than scheduled this morning because of high winds and approaching severe weather. Michelle Southern has more…

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There’s an enhanced risk, level three out of five, for severe weather for all of north and central Louisiana today. Baton Rouge and Hammond and much of the north shore are also covered in that enhanced threat. Slight risk for the rest of the state.

It’s a traditional Mardi Gras celebration in Eunice today. The Cajun Mardi Gras festival started last Friday and wraps up today with a parade that pays tribute to the heritage and customs of the Acadian people who settled in southwest Louisiana. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot says for visitors it’s truly a unique experience.

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Fontenot says there of course a run where men on horseback will collect the ingredients to make a traditional gumbo.

President Trump will give a speech to a joint session of Congress tonight at 8 PM. A senior administration official says Trump will likely focus on immigration, tariffs, DOGE and DEI. After the President speaks, LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin will give the Democrats response…

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