A new Legislative class was sworn in last week and for the first time in nearly a century, Louisiana finds itself without a member of the Long family serving in public office. Gerald Long served as a Republican Senator for Natchitoches during his time at the Capitol and says the family has a gift for keeping the pulse of state politics…
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The political dynasty began with Governor Huey Long, the firecracker leftwing populist who pushed a massive public works program, built Tiger Stadium, but was also impeached.
A Comeaux High football player is fighting for his life after an alleged attempted car robbery ended with him being shot by two juveniles. 17-year-old Matthew Carter was found unresponsive in his vehicle early Saturday morning when police arrived. Lafayette Police Corporal Bridgette Dugas on what they know so far…
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Winter temperatures have returned to Louisiana. High temps today are in the low 50’s statewide, which is about ten degrees below normal. State Climatologist Barry Keim says tomorrow morning, expect a freeze north of the I-10/I-12 corridor.
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A slight warmup should be coming Wednesday, but another front will drop temps again and bring rain on Thursday.
74 percent of respondents to a KingCakeSnob.com survey admit they’ll eat king cake at least six to ten times during carnival season. Website spokesperson Andrew Alexander says people are willing to be patient in long lines to get their hands onto a King Cake.