Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet has resigned as he is implicated in a bribery scandal. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A weird story out of Opelousas, where police say a man robbed a local bank Wednesday, then handed the money to another bank employee, asked them to call the cops and waited to be arrested. The 44-year-old man has not been identified. Police say his mental and physical health is being evaluated, while he faces a 1st degree robbery charge.
It’s a big weekend for spring festivals in Louisiana. In Acadiana, there’s the Scott Boudin Festival; celebrating the state’s signature sausage dish. This year’s Boudin Queen, Emily Chaisson, says the festival is one of a kind…:
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The Scott area sells over 4-million pounds of boudin yearly. For information and a map, go to “Scott BoudinFestival.com”
In Ponchatoula, the 51st annual Strawberry Festival is underway. Emily Matisse, with Tangipahoa Parish Tourism, says there will be tons of berries to be bought & consumed and a great time to be had by all…:
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Strawberry festival is one the largest FREE events in the state. Second only to Mardi Gras. It all ends Sunday. Go to “LAStrawberryFestival.com” to find out more.