drinking

If you guessed that folks in Louisiana start drinking before people in other states on Christmas Day, you would be right!

I have seen other peoples carts when I'm checking out of Kroger, I am not the only one who has several bottles of liquor in my cart.

We say we like to do these things but we don't really mean it. Here's what we're going to lie about this weekend.

Mardi Gras is always a fun time in Southwest Louisiana. Make sure you do it safely by designating a driver in advance. The LCPD and LSP will not need your permission to run a toxicology report during Mardi Gras.

Think about it. We are the state with Mardi Gras and New Orleans. Both are celebrated with drinking ... sometimes lots of drinking! So how does Louisiana only come in at 31st in the booziest state competition?

How many people in each state have been binge drinking in the past month? We have the list of "drunkest states" and where Louisiana ranks.

So you live in Lake Charles and your water is a little rusty, or smells like chlorine or your water pressure is low. It's actually a good thing.

I want to know who did the research for this story? Can you imagine being told "We want you to live at the beach for a few months and watch monkeys steal drinks?" Twist my arm! I'm in! The monkeys are funny and there are some interesting parallels to humans.

The message is really simple. Don't drink and drive! Unfortunately the message does not always sink in. The CPSO sends us notice of check points in an effort to curb this dangerous activity.

Between 75 and 80% of American adults admit to having at least a few vices, according to a new Yahoo/Fitness Magazine survey.

Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful?