For most people Mardi Gras means a big party, but for the city of New Orleans, it also means big bucks. Halen Doughty has more…:
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According to an analysis based on things like health care, education, infrastructure, and crime, Louisiana is the worst state in the nation. US News & World Report released a “Best States” list and Louisiana received low marks on crime and corrections, opportunity, education, economy and government, health-care and infrastructure.

The Opelousas Mardi Gras parade will go on as planned today, even after a risk of cancellation, all thanks to businessman Bob Giles. The city faced extreme cuts and didn’t have the money to pay for security. But Giles says he couldn’t sit back and watch the Krewe of Frank Parade be cancelled due to lack of funding…:
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Giles previously donated 55 bulletproof vests to the Opelousas Police Department.

Lots of folks are off today and celebrating Mardi Gras with crawfish. Dr. Greg Lutz with the LSU Ag Center says the supply is great right now which is good news considering the Lenten season begins tomorrow..:
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He says the prices may be a little higher this week due to demand being so high.