Its’ a beautiful day for the Courier de Mardi Gras in Mamou. Mayor Ricky Fontenot says the last three years the weather has been horrible so everyone is enjoying today’s sunshine. He says it’s important to keep these traditions going because it’s part of Mamou’s heritage.

CUT 8 (10) “it’s down.”

Louisiana’s budget crisis is the worst in state history. Governor Joh Bel Edwards has put up a website calling that allows people to ask questions about the state budget. The governor’s director of communications Richard Carbo says their office will do it’s best to answer questions submitted through the website.

CUT 11 (09) “some information.”

The site can be found at gov-dot-Louisiana-dot-gov.

Trulia ranked New Orleans as the number one sinful city in the country. Spokesperson Filipe Chacon says New Orleans ranked high in the categories of lust and greed, thanks its adult entertainment industry. He says New Orleans ranked number one, despite receiving a low ranking for vanity.

CUT 14 (11) “surgeon offices.”

Shreveport came in as the seventh most sinful cities.

A statue honoring the late Pete Maravich has been approved by the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. The legendary athlete is still college basketball’s all-time leading scorer at 3,667 points. Former LSU Basketball player Collis Temple Jr. says Maravich’s scoring record is unrivaled and is happy there will be statue of “Pistol Pete.”

CUT 3 (10) “what he did.”

More details on the statue will be announced at a later date.