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On Friday, Feb. 2, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson swore in law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions who will help with Mardi Gras security.
The sheriff’s office erred by paying deputies overtime on top of a special detail rate of $50 an hour for regular parade days and $75 an hour on Mardi Gras.
The year’s top story was the late but full return to pre-pandemic parade routes. Much of the credit goes to the Mayor’s top man, CEO Gilbert Montano and Civil Sheriff