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For years I thought Mardi Gras was only one day – and, technically, it is – Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. But actually, it’s an entire season. Mardi

You may not have noticed, but we’re in Carnival season — the pre-Lenten celebration that begins with Twelfth Night and ends on Mardi Gras (March 1).

SHREVEPORT, La - With Christmas in couple of days many shoppers find themselves rushing to the stores for those last-minute gifts. “I just didn't expect it to be this crazy out here,” said shopper Patrick Lewis. He’s been to a few stores and says the lines in the stores were long. “I didn't realize it would be that much with all the pandemic and everything going on, but it is,” said Lewis. Traffic was even more heavy than normal both on Youree Drive. and inside the shopping parking lots. “There's a lot of traffic but as far as inside the store I think everybody w...