Louisiana ethics board says judge can spend campaign money on his role as Mardi Gras krewe royalty

A Jefferson Parish judge who has been chosen king of a Carnival krewe can spend his campaign money on events surrounding his ...
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How Pelicans plan to ‘keep fighting, keep believing’ during Mardi Gras 2026 run

Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is ...
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Pensacola kicks off Mardi Gras season with Saturday night party

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 2, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — As Carnival Season nears, the City of Pensacola is getting prepared with a kick-off event on Saturday night. The ...
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Mobile Mardi Gras 2026: Parade Schedule

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedules in Mobile. Fat Tuesday is Feb. 17, 2026, but ...
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National Guard deploying to New Orleans for enhanced security through Mardi Gras

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana National Guard is officially being mobilized to New Orleans. According to a statement from a Pentagon spokesperson, up to 350 guard members have been activated ...
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Louisiana National Guard sending 350 troops to New Orleans for upcoming events

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana National Guard will deploy 350 troops to New Orleans to bolster security around major upcoming events, including New Year’s Eve, the Sugar Bowl, and Mardi Gras, the Guard ...
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2026 Mardi Gras parades in Shreveport-Bossier announced

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Beads will soon be flying high in the Shreveport-Bossier area as Mardi Gras season kicks off in January 2026. Mardi Gras will arrive weeks ahead of schedule, with the ...