Louisiana’s seafood disclosure law, first enacted in 2008, was recently strengthened. Since the beginning of this year, restaurants have been required to explicitly state their seafood’s origins and include disclaimers if serving imported products. Sherry Blanchard, a board member at the Southern Shrimp Alliance says the law also enhances enforcement by the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a time of fun, parades, and celebration, but it also comes with risks—especially head injuries. Common causes include tripping on curbs, falling off floats, or getting hit while scrambling for beads. Ochsner Neurology Group Nurse Practitioner Kadyn Brooks says to stay safe, be aware of your surroundings,
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Granted, most Mardi Gras visitors head to New Orleans but we know it’s something that the whole state celebrates. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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After talking to a counterpart at a lieutenant governor’s conference, Lt Governor Billy Nungesser wants to promote Mardi Gras as a statewide celebration. He says even those who regularly take in Carnival celebrations in New Orleans should expand their horizons.
He wants others to know there are many family friendly parades and events.