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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Happy Carnival, y’all! It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.

Happy Kings’ Day! Mayor Landrieu kicks off carnival season at Mardi Gras World

Photo: Kurt Wulff (WGNO)
Photo: Kurt Wulff (WGNO)

Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other city officials met representatives from Carnival organizations to mark the official start of the 2016 Carnival season.

Who does put the Baby Jesus in the King Cakes?

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year: King Cake time.

Victim in overnight shooting was shot while driving on Interstate 10

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One of two overnight shootings in New Orleans happened on Interstate 10.

Deputies shoot, bite, arrest teen accused of trying to kill them

Suspect Equan Anderson
Suspect Equan Anderson

Jefferson Parish deputies say they arrested a teenager Monday night after he was spotted in a stolen car.

Flood fight enters phase 2: Army Corps of Engineers puts boots on the ground

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Even if you’ve seen the Bonnet Carre Spillway open before, you may still be in for a first; have you ever seen it open in January?