The rain is behind us but it’s a cold Fat Tuesday for revelers along the parade routes thanks to a blast of Canadian air. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the temps may peak around 50 degrees for south Louisiana….
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Low temps tomorrow are expected to get below freezing again for most of the state.

So how do you stay warm on a chilly Mardi Gras day? Eating a lot of tasty food is one way to do it. This man along a New Orleans parade route says he’s been cooking since four o’ clock this morning and has enough food to feed about 40 people…
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It’s been a big day of parades in Lake Charles and Lafayette. There’s also a couple of parades in Shreveport.

When disaster strikes, the Cajun Navy is there to help.  The Cajun Navy 2016 has responded to the devastation left from tornadoes in south Alabama that killed at least 23.  Vice President of Cajun Navy 2016 Billy Bringear says it is an easy decision to help in times when others lose everything, which is relatable to many in Louisiana.

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Tax season is in full swing and that can mean tax refunds are on the way too. IRS Spokesperson Raphael Tulino says if you will not be able to file by the April 15th deadline, you can apply for a six-month extension, but if you owe money…

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