This Mother’s Day weekend, it looks like. Louisiana has some work to do for working moms. WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe with details from the 2024 Best and Worst States for Working Moms.

Cut 9 (14) “…professional opportunities.”

One area the survey looked at for working moms is the gender pay gap in Louisiana. Happe says the Bayou State ranked 48th overall.

Mother Nature is gifting moms in Louisiana with ideal weather this weekend. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says the cold front moving in is probably the last one we’ll have this spring, and you’ll want to take advantage of it.

Cut 12 (13) “…lack of humidity.” 

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A beautiful morning for fishing fans at Pierre Part’s Veterans Park as the “Every Fish Matters” conservation event is happening. Tournament Fisherman Cliff Crochet brought lots of fish to release back into Louisiana waterways. The goal: to raise awareness and have some fun, helping Louisiana’s fish population grow, and have some fun doing it.

Cut 8 (08)  “…fighting for conservation.” 

If you’re looking for the best price for mudbugs this Mother’s Day weekend, you’re in luck. Since 2017 The Crawfish App has been tracking more than 800 crawfish retailers in Louisiana and the app can direct you to the best in your area. Crawfish App co-founder, Laney King says this season has been the most unpredictable.

Cut 4 (07) “…crawfish season.” 

King says prices this Mother’s Day are about a dollar more than last year.