Recent tragedy remembered as Carnival season begins in Acadiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- As the festive Carnival season begins, Acadiana pauses with somber reflection.

At the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the American and Acadiana flags are being flown at half-staff, and the Lafayette Parish School System observes a moment of silence.

For 30 days, the two flags outside LCG fly at half-staff in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter who died at 100 on Dec. 29. Now, the flags serve to remember the victims of the New Year's Day New Orleans terror attack as well.