When is Mardi Gras? Why Fat Tuesday is celebrated, the origins of the holiday
The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.
Mardi Gras parades canceled due to extreme winds: Mother Nature 'decided not to work with us'
Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.
SLMPD search for Mardi Gras attendees accused of vandalizing camera
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals who are accused of vandalizing ...
FanDuel NBA promo code extended: Unlock $150 bonus bet offer for Knicks-Lakers this Mardi Gras week
FanDuel’s NBA promo code lets new users claim $150 in bonus bets for Knicks vs. Lakers this Mardi Gras week—here’s how to ...
Aaron's Thursday Midday Forecast
Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams has a look at damage from the tornado that touched down in George County on Tuesday, ...
Mardi Gras traditions in Acadiana
MAMOU, La. (WAFB) - In Mamou, Louisiana, Cajun traditions are celebrated with enthusiasm, especially during Mardi Gras. The festivities include horseback riding, chicken racing, and mudsliding, with ...
Lafayette Renaissance Charter High mourns student Alaya Christian
Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School mourns the loss of Alaya Christian, a dedicated student who was one of the victims ...
The Vicksburg Post1h
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to everyone who made the Carnaval de Mardi Gras a success
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation, I would like to take ...