If you’re looking for a different kind of Mardi Gras experience today, head to Eunice. Instead of catching beads and doubloons, revelers chase chickens in colorful costumes during the Courir de Mardi Gras & Chicken Run. Events Coordinator, Courtney Elkins…
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Elkins says the celebration dates back to the late 19th century.

Today concludes a short carnival season, but for many it’s their favorite part of the year. Mardi Gras guide publisher Arthur Hardy says for krewe members it’s a financial commitment, but well worth it…
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And the weather is cooperating today, sunny skies with temperatures in the low 60s.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will no longer participate in the Summer EBT program. Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moeller calls it’s a travesty. Moeller says the Summer EBT program helps feed nearly 600-thousand Louisiana children with food insecurity…
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But DCFS Secretary David Matlock says the state’s primary focus is for families to be self-sufficient and he calls the Summer EBT program a piecemeal program that comes with more strings than long-term solutions.

State Police Lt. Melissa Matey asks parade goers to download the app See Something, Send Something. She says if you see something that needs to be reported to law enforcement, a picture taken by your phone can be invaluable.
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