4:30 PM Newscast

The rain is behind us but it’s a cold Fat Tuesday for revelers along the parade routes.  A cold front has brought Canadian air into the state.  The cold conditions are expected to continue into Ash Wednesday, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says expect to see a warming trend as the week comes to a close.

Cut 5 (08)“…lot more pleasant.”
Keim is in New Orleans today and says despite a wind chill of 30,  the weather isn’t slowing things down for those ready to celebrate 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 New Orleans…

Cut 7 (13) “…over Louisiana.”

 

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 any contributions people from Louisiana want to make to help can be done on the Cajun Navy 2016 Facebook page.

Cut 10 (05)“…do take donations.”
Cajun Navy 2016 responders from Baton Rouge are in Lee County, which saw the heaviest impact from the tornado outbreak.

Tax season is in full swing and that can mean tax refunds are on the way too. Taxpayers can expect their refund within 21 days after filing, but if three weeks pass, IRS Spokesperson Raphael Tulino says feel free to call the federal agency…

Cut 13 (11) “…care of it.”