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Security plan for New Orleans Mardi Gras backed by state, feds
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans ... Read more
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VIDEO: Moss Bluff Elementary’s Mardi Gras Parade
Moss Bluff Elementary students are celebrating “Louisiana Day” today across campus. Each student has been assigned a celebrated ... Read more
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PHOTO GALLERY: Krewe of Golden Years celebration
The Calcasieu Council on Aging presented the Krewe of the Golden Year’s annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday ... Read more
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State Police deploys more than 150 troopers for Carnival 2025
Special to the American Press Louisiana State Troopers are preparing for the busy Carnival season and assisting across ... Read more
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Informational meeting for businesses along Mardi Gras parade routes Tuesday
Special to the American Press On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the city of Lake Charles will conduct a public meeting ... Read more
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PHOTO GALLERY: Jeff Davis Council on Aging Mardi Gras celebration
Senior citizens from throughout the parish enjoyed the Mardi Gras festivities of the Jeff Davis Parish Council on ... Read more
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‘The Zone’ returns for LC Mardi Gras celebration
Special to the American Press “The Zone,” a family-friendly, alcohol- and tobacco-free area designed for families with children ... Read more
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Louisiana increases security measures ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square With Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras fast approaching, Louisiana officials are ... Read more
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Law enforcement working for safe Mardi Gras in SW La.
Behind the magic of every Twelfth Night promenade, chicken run and Mardi Gras parade is at least a ... Read more
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Mardi Gras art symbolic of rebirth
Local artist Candice Alexander is creating beauty from ashes. “Nothing is beyond hope,” she said. “Finding the beauty ... Read more