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New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras, Carnival Season Finale

Parades, revelry, and costumes mark the indulgent conclusion of the Carnival season.

Shreveport Launches Free Reading Program for Kids and Families

Rummel Upsets Holy Cross, 2-0, to Advance in Division II Playoffs

Sports

LSU Baseball Faces Kent State in Monday Clash

Tigers look to stay undefeated as they host the Golden Flashes at Alex Box Stadium

LSU Becomes First College Football Program to Reveal Sponsorship Jersey Patches

LSU Unveils Woodside Energy as New Jersey Patch Sponsor

LSU Convinces Key Assistant to Stay After Accepting NFL Job

Carmelo Anthony Reveals Near-Trade to Form Pelicans' Big 3 with Davis

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Weather

El Niño Possible: Spring, Hurricane Season Impacts

NOAA forecasts warming Pacific waters, shift from La Niña to El Niño

Storms Bring Tornado Warnings to South, Northeast Thaws & California Braces for Impact

Storm System Sweeps Across Southeast, Triggering Tornado Watches and Damaging Winds

Mostly Cloudy Skies and Breezy Conditions for Lundi Gras in New Orleans

Storm System Sweeps Across Southeast, Triggering Tornado Warnings

Health

Routine Home Cleaning Supports Healthier Indoor Air in Louisiana

Dust, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores can circulate and contribute to respiratory issues if not properly addressed.

St John the Baptist Parish Restaurant Inspections Reveal Critical Health Violations

Smoking and HPV Linked to Head and Neck Cancers, Doctor Warns

Lifestyle

LSU Clubs Promote Sustainable Mardi Gras

Campus organizations encourage recycling, repurposing, and biodegradable throws for the annual celebration.

Bastrop Community Restores Historic Black Cemetery

Early Warning Signs of Roof Damage Every Homeowner Should Recognize

New Orleans' 'Bayou San Juan Social Club' Celebrates Latin American Heritage on Lundi Gras

Ponchatoula Resident Emily Ann Thibodaux Boudreaux Passes Away at 93

Travel

Guided Swamp Tours Offer Deeper View of Louisiana's Wetlands

Swamp tours provide educational experiences that reveal the complex connections in these dynamic ecosystems.

Combo Tours Blend History, Nature, and City Culture in Louisiana

Skip Valentine's Day: Embrace Friendship with Fun Getaways
Upcoming events

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Penelope Road

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Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

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Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Mens Basketball vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Mens Basketball

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Murder Most Meemaw!
Holidays today

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National Drink Wine Day

Feb. 18

Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day

Feb. 18

National Battery Day

National Battery Day

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National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
Birthdays today

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Damien Prince

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Dr. Dre

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Hansol Vernon Chwe

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John Travolta
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Science

Biodegradable Beads Aim to Make Mardi Gras More Sustainable

Baby Eagle Caught in Fishing Line on Kisatchie Livestream

Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Aim to Reduce Waste

New Orleans Science Fair Celebrates 70 Years of Innovation
Entertainment

World Premiere Recording of Edmond Dédé's "Morgiane" Unveiled

Sodexo Inks 15-Year Deal to Operate Louisiana Music Museum

Curren$y, Larry June, and The Alchemist Announce Joint Album

R&B Star's Eyes Appeared to Bleed During Show
Crime

Opelousas Police Seek Two Men in Recent Shootings

Victim Identified in Fatal Abbeville House Fire

New Orleans Police Warn of French Quarter Pickpocketing During Carnival

Doll Hanging Incident Sparks Outrage at New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade
Business

CLM Equipment Expands with Port Allen Facility

New Orleans Transportation Services Shaped by City and State Licensing

Louisiana Restaurants Struggle to Follow Seafood Labeling Law

Commonwealth LNG Secures 20-Year SPA with Aramco Trading
Politics

Louisiana Bill Aims to Increase Penalties for School Threats

New SNAP Benefit Rules Take Effect in Multiple States

Fresh Leadership Coming for St. Tammany Parish President

Packed field lining up to replace outgoing St. Tammany Parish President
Tech

Pioneering Computer Scientist John Wiley Blackledge Jr. Dies at 86

Waymo Vandal Charged in San Francisco Crime Spree

ULM Establishes Drone Detection System on Campus

Shreveport Artists Debate AI's Role, Question SRAC Policy
Economics

Mothers Staying in Workforce Despite Rising Costs

Next Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale Set for March
Automotive

Avoid I-20 Ramp to Benton Road in Bossier City This Week
Finance

IRS Refunds Expected Soon After Tax Filing

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