The good times will stop rolling at midnight but in the meantime, carnival goers are making the most of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Klint Kubiak is reportedly the new offensive coordinator for the Saints. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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It’s the pinnacle of carnival, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says while it’s been an early carnival season it’s been a calm one for the most part in New Orleans because it doesn’t coincide with spring break.
Hardy says while the crowds appear to be smaller than those from pre-pandemic Mardi Gras, he doesn’t see it as a reflection of crime in the city, he simply believes it’s timing and economics.
As for how Mardi Gras 2024 will be remembered, Hardy is quick to point out that while the Fat Lady hasn’t sung yet he believes it will be recalled as a regular one with back-to-normal parade routes.
Next year Super Bowl LIX (59) will be on February 9th at the Superdome and Fat Tuesday three weeks later on March 4th.
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The Get a Pulse on PAD campaign raises awareness of peripheral artery disease. Dr. Foluso Fakorede (fa-lou-so fak-o-ree-dee) at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi says PAD affects millions of Americans who have never heard of the disease or its risks.
Black people have the lowest reported awareness of the disease with only six percent aware of PAD and its consequences. One in five Hispanics Americans have PAD.
Fakorede says one in 20 adults will have peripheral artery disease. He says fatty deposits called plaque can become clogged in your arteries like your kitchen sink…
Some risk factors of PAD include family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a history of nicotine or tobacco use.
Fakorede points out 400 amputations occur every day because of PAD. He says knowing symptoms and early warning signs is critical.
For more information about peripheral artery disease, visit PADPulse.org.
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Bulldog Community Outreach Incorporated is launching a name, image, and likeness collective to help Louisiana Tech student-athletes receive compensation for N-I-L deals. Spokesperson Ed Buckley says this initiative will benefit the Ruston community and the athlete.
Buckley says this is an opportunity for student athletes to serve the community while boosting their name, image, and likeness. He believes this will be another tool in the recruiting bag….
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Buckley says the changing landscape of college athletics requires additional support with NIL’s for student-athletes. He says fans and alumni can get in the game and get involved by…
To support Bulldog Community Outreach, visit BuildTheLegacy.com/NIL .
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The Mardi Graws party will come to an end at midnight tonight. Former interim New Orleans Police Superintendent Michelle Woodfork says the revelers are enjoying sunny but cool Fat Tuesday….
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There are big parades across south Louisiana. This man in Covington is ready to host dozens of people along a parade route
This woman is enjoying her first Mardi Gras in New Orleans. She’s from Richmond, Virginia and plans to be back…