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Today Monique Blanco Boulet will be sworn in as Lafayette’s first female Mayor-President. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards will give his farewell remarks tonight from his hometown of Amite. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this the governor’s last chance to remind voters of what he’s accomplished in office.

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Louisiana’s float in the Rose Parade won an award again this year. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the parade’s theme “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language” allowed Louisiana to showcase some homegrown talent like Amanda Shaw, James Burton, and Sean Ardoin

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You don’t have to give up king cake to live a healthier lifestyle. Ochsner Signature Eat Fit King Cakes made by Unrefined Bakery are certified gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly.  Eat Fit NOLA Dietician Emma Poling says people may worry about not getting the traditional taste, but the cakes are just as delicious and under 120 calories.

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