Chevron North America has informed the Louisiana Workforce Commission about possible layoffs at five office locations in Covington and Lafayette. Eric Gill reports…:
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The preservationists have lost another step in their fight to keep the Confederate monuments up in New Orleans as a civil district court judge rules against an effort to stop the removal of the statues. A similar challenge was shot down in federal court lat month. The preservationists say they would appeal.

Discussions have started about forming another high school athletic association. It’s in response to a vote by member principals of the LHSAA who decided to expand the championship split to other sports. Former commissioner of administration, Paul Rainwater, organized a meeting with several high school principals and A-D’s to discuss what it would take to form a new organization…:
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He plans to have a constitution and structure ready to present to interested schools in May.

Folks all over the state will be participating in Mardi Gras celebrations this weekend and State Police are urging you to be safe. Trooper Melissa Matey says if you are enjoying the parades with your children, have a plan in place in case you get separated from your kids…:
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She says they have zero tolerance for drunk drivers and the drive sober or get pulled over continues throughout Mardi Gras.