Everywhere else in the country today it’s just Tuesday, but here in Louisiana its Fat Tuesday, a tradition like no other. You could not ask for a better Mardi Gras weather wise. Warm temperatures and no rain and these parade goers are enjoying the day…:

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It all ends at midnight tonight, when Lent officially begins.

Lawmen in southwest Louisiana arrest a 19-year-old in connection with Sunday night’s fatal shooting of a person in the Coteau area. Iberia Sheriff’s spokesperson Katherine Breaux says Caiden Sheridan was arrested for 2^nd degree murder by Lake Charles Police Monday. She says IPSO was first notified of the crime at around 7pm Sunday…:

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The victim’s name has not been released as yet.

Shreveport Police and Louisiana State Police have been fast and transparent in the recent officer-involved shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley; releasing body cam footage & other evidence to the public quickly. This contrasts with the 2019 case of Ronald Greene, wherein body cam footage was suppressed for over a year, before it leaked to the public. Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney Franz Borghardt says there’s no comparison…:

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Borhardt can only speculate, but says quite possibly lessons learned from the Greene case have inspired law enforcement to be more forthcoming with information going forward.

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested on a weapons-related charge in New Orleans Monday. Details of the arrest are yet unavailable, but we do know the charge was “illegally carrying a weapon” and that he has been released from jail as of this afternoon. So far no comment from the university.

Everywhere else in the country today it’s just Tuesday, but here in Louisiana its Fat Tuesday, a tradition like no other. There are parades across south Louisiana. In New Orleans, the party will go until midnight and these revelers on historic St. Charles Avenue are ready…:

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Today is the last day of parades until next January. It will be an early Mardi Gras in 2024 as Fat Tuesday next year is February 13th.

Authorities arrest a 19-year-old in connection with the Sunday night shooting death of a person in the Coteau area. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Katherine Breaux says Caiden Sheridan was arrested by Lake Charles police Monday night…:

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The victim’s name has not been released pending positive identification from the coroner.

Detectives in Vernon Parish are asking the public for help with a 33-year-old cold case of a teen that disappeared…:

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Deputies in Tangipahoa Parish have now recovered over 160 stolen cellphones, and made additional arrests of a gang of pickpockets from Miami, who came to Louisiana to prey on Mardi Gras parade revelers. If your phone was pilfered, contact the Tangipahoa sheriff’s Office to see if they have it.

Fat Tuesday celebrations are underway across Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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Details have been released in Saturday’s fatal shooting of a 16-year-old from Texas during the Krewe of Gemini Parade in Shreveport. Police say the victim and his friends were chasing each around the vehicle they arrived in with plastic swords when another 16-year-old obtained a handgun and shot the victim. The juvenile suspect was detained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing backlash after being caught on video making obscene gestures during the Krewe of Tucks parade over the weekend. Cantrell has taken heat for alleged actions while in office. New Orleans political analyst Clancy Dubos believes the recent incident will play into the narrative of disapproval with taxpayers.

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Cantrell has not publicly addressed the matter.

15-year-old Tammy Call from Leesville High School disappeared 33 years ago and seven years later, her remains were found in the Sandy Hill area. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft has taken to social media to encourage anyone with information to contact them. Craft says they found her book bag but the case grew cold.

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Anyone with leads is asked to share on their Facebook post about the cold case.

A digital display moment of Mayor LaToya Cantrell has put her in the line of scrutiny again. Cantrell made an obscene gesture at float riders in the Krewe of Tucks parade over the weekend. The video shows Cantrell shouting “I love you” and giving “the finger”. New Orleans political analyst Clancy Dubos says it is common for float designs to be cynical.

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Cantrell has not publicly addressed the issue.

The cold case of 15-year-old Tammy Call who disappeared from Leesville High School 33 years ago has resurfaced. Call’s remains were found seven years later in the Sandy Hill area. On the anniversary of her disappearance, Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft made a post on social media to encourage anyone with information to contact them.

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He says all leads can help solve the case.

Today will be a nice warm and partly cloudy Mardi Gras. State Climatologist Barry Keim (Kime) says the weather will be pleasant for parade goers.

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Expect temperatures to range in the low-to-mid 80s, but you may find it a bit humid…:

Mardi Gras 2023 celebration is quickly coming to a close. It is Tuesday in other parts of the world but it is Fat Tuesday in the south. A traditional celebration bringing people from all over the world.

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Today is the last day of parades until next January. It will be an early Mardi Gras in 2024 as Fat Tuesday next year is February 13th.

The celebration of Mardi Gras goes beyond tradition for Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.  His great aunt Aminthe (ah-men-eth) Nungesser founded the Krewe of Iris and led the initiative for women to have the right to march in Mardi Gras – 106 years ago.

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The City of Eunice celebrates Courir de Mardi Gras – the largest annual event dating back to the 19^th century. Not your typical Mardi Gras with doubloons and beads – chasing chickens and colorful costumes have become a great attraction for revelers from around the world. City of Eunice Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins says attendance is growing and the city is excited to welcome revelers.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing backlash after being caught on video making obscene gestures during the Krewe of Tucks parade over the weekend. Cantrell has taken heat for alleged actions while in office. New Orleans political analyst Clancy Dubos believes the recent incident will play into the narrative of disapproval with taxpayers.

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Expect a partly cloudy Mardi across south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it will be a nice day for parades. Warm air coming in off the Gulf of Mexico will make for ideal weather for Fat Tuesday – with temperatures ranging up into the low-to-mid 80s today, but you may find it a bit humid…:

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The organizers of an effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell say they have enough signatures for the Secretary of State’s Office to schedule a recall vote. Cantrell’s latest controversy involves her flipping off a Mardi Gras float poking fun at her alleged affair. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Cantrell’s behavior is exactly what not to do when a recall is a foot…
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The deadline to secure more than 49-thousand signatures is tomorrow.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says his great aunt, Aminte Nungesser, was one of the first woman to walk in a Mardi Gras Parade some 106 years ago. Nungesser is proud that his family started this tradition…
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Aminthe Nungesser helped start the Krewe of Iris and also captained the Krewe of Venus.

In rural Acadiana they still celebrate Mardi Gras the traditional way. Teiko Foxx has more on the celebration in Eunice…
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In Vernon Parish, the sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in solving a cold case. The remains of 15-year-old Tammy Call were located in February 1997 on West Boundary Road in the Area of Sandy Hill on Highway 10. She disappeared from Leesville High School on February 20th, 1990. Anyone with information is urged to call the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

It’s Mardi Gras Day and a day of revelry that will feature numerous parades across south Louisiana. In Mamou and Church Point, revelers will chase chickens as part of the traditional Mardi Gras celebration. City of Eunice Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins, says the chasing of chickens is a tradition everyone loves to participate in….
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Over 100 years ago, women were not allowed to march in Mardi Gras parades. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says his great aunt Aminthe Nungesser was one of the first females to participate in a Mardi Gras parade and she later helped form the Krewe of Iris an all-female parade…..
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Aminthe Nungesser was only 18 years old when she began advocating for women to participate in Mardi Gras.

Seen on viral video: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell flipping “the bird” at Mardi Gras parade riders. Kevin Gallagher looks at possible political fallout…:
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It will be a warm, humid and breezy Mardi Gras day and State Climatologist Barry Keim says this spring like weather will remain with us for a few days…
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Some areas could set record-highs this week.

It’s Mardi Gras Day a fun filled day of parades across south Louisiana. Mardi Gras in the City of Eunice is not your typical idea of Mardi Gras. Instead of beads and doubloons, revelers chase chickens in colorful costumes. City of Eunice Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins…
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Elkins says the chasing of chickens is a tradition everyone loves to participate in.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing another controversy as there’s video of her giving the bird to a float in the Tucks Parade, which was poking fun at Cantrell’s alleged affair with her bodyguard, who is also a New Orleans Police officer. Political analyst Clancy Dubos…
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More than a century ago an 18-year-old girl from New Orleans led the charge to have women included in Mardi Gras parades. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Caiden Sheridan wanted in the shooting death of another person on Sunday night was captured in Lake Charles. Sheridan is back in Iberia Parish and was booked on one count of second degree murder. No bond has been set and no other information has been made available.