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January 31, 2020047

LUNDI GRAS

Louisiana is known the world over for its carnival season, most notably, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the revered day of revelry heralding the end of the feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and the beginning of Lent. Lundi Gras (Fat Monday), on other hand, is a relatively new tradition in comparison. Though Monday night celebrations before Mardi Gras date back to 1874, 18 years after the first modern Carnival celebrations in North America, recognizing Lundi Gras in any official way fell into

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From The Publisher

January 30, 20190359

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

I am saddened by the loss of a friend. Willie Harp, publisher of Cenla Focus, was a true “Cenlain,” a word, according to Rod Noles, that was true Williespeak! He brought great ideas home to Central Louisiana and always believed in supporting local businesses. He will be missed. We have just witnessed an unheralded LSU football season that will go down in football annals as one, if not THE greatest! With the amazing direction of Coach O, we will look forward to what next season brings. Hats of

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