Folks in Louisiana are enjoying Mardi Gras Festivities, despite the bone chilling temps. These revelers in New Orleans we spoke with say they aren’t going to let a little cold stop them from enjoying Fat Tuesday celebrations and parades…:
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The popular Courir de Mardi Gras got off to an early start this morning in Mamou. Mayor Ricky Fontenot says revelers aren’t letting the cold get them down one bit…:
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State Climatologist Barry Keim says if you haven’t set out yet be sure to bring your heavy coats, gloves and blankets…:
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One of the state’s more unique Mardi Gras traditions happens in the Calcasieu Parish town of Iowa. Scott Carwile reports…:
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Northeast Louisiana has a lot to celebrate as IBM made a huge announcement yesterday that they are bringing 400 jobs to Monroe and partnering with CenturyLink on research and technology services. The State is also providing $4.5 million dollars to support computer science programs to higher ed institutions in the area to help meet workforce needs.