12:30 PM Newscast

While many think New Orleans when talking about Mardi Gras, it’s also a big day of parades in Lake Charles and Lafayette. There’s also a couple of parades in Shreveport. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says his office made a big push this year nationwide to market Mardi Gras festivities outside of the Big Easy…

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Dress warmly if you are heading out, as the wind chill is around 30 in some parts of Louisiana

When disaster strikes, the Cajun Navy is there to help.  That’s the case this week as Cajun Navy 2016 has responded to the devastation left from tornados in south Alabama that killed at least 23.  VP of the organization Billy Bringear says they’ve got boots on the ground with chainsaws rescuing survivors from the mangled homes.

Cut 9 (07) “…destruction it did.”

 

The man who allegedly shot LSU Basketball player Wayde Sims says he’s “totally remorseful”, and wants a lower bail. Matt Doyle talked to a legal analyst about his chances…

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