Washington Mardi Gras kicks off today with Louisiana’s biggest movers and shakers in D.C. for three days of politicking and celebrations. LSU Communications Professor and veteran political staffer Bob Mann says each night will feature a ball attended by state leaders based both here and in D.C., capped off by Saturday night’s mini-parade.
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According to the Michigan-based firm, Joyce Julius and Associates, LSU received more than 200-million dollars in free media exposure over a seven-week period during the team’s successful championship run. Director of sponsorship analytics Jeremy Cruetz says this is among the biggest measurements they’ve seen in the realm of college athletics…
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The Zion Williamson era for the Pelicans starts with a loss but the rookie gave fans what they came for. Williamson had 22 points, 17 points came during a three-minute stretch in the fourth quarter. But San Antonio held off the Pels 121 to 117.

An LSU grad and Louisiana native is grabbing the attention of the hot sauce world with his Bayou Gotham Hot Sauce. A Kickstarter campaign has recently surpassed its $25,000 funding goal. Scott Bellina, the man behind the handcrafted sauces, says the initial four flavors are inspired by his Louisiana upbringing.
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Bellina hopes to start production in March.