New Orleans Police say they will not charge a tow-truck driver who fatally shot a man who attacked him in the Lower Garden District. Authorities say the tow-truck driver acted in self defense.

State Police have announced charges against a man who was shot by a Bienville Parish Sheriff’s deputy as they were attempting to arrest him. 41-year-old Steven Hulion has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a peace officer and one count of aggravated battery.

A Louisiana chef has found a solution to the invasive and very large Asian Carp. It involves a little white wine and butter. Fishermen have been asking what to do if a 100-pound Asian Carp jump out of the water and into their boat, which has been known to happen. Chef Philippe Parola has developed a way to cook the Sliverfin…
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Chef Philippe Parola says filet it like a red fish, then season it, and put it with olive oil, white wine and lemon juice, bake for at least 20 minutes.

Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout the state the next two weekends. Executive Director of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission Ben Berthelot says the city of Lafayette holds big parades, and rural communities do Mardi Gras their own special way…:
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Tonight at 6 PM the Krewe of Janus will roll in Monroe and West Monroe. The parade draws an estimated 200-thousand people.

Monroe-based CenturyLink is opening a new outbound sales center bringing 150 jobs to the area. Kelley Ray has more…
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