Nation Feb 17 New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season By Sara Cline, Associated Press
Nation Feb 16 How biodegradable beads may help make Mardi Gras more sustainable Plastic beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable. By Travis Loller, Associated Press
World Feb 16 Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Nation Mar 04 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Massive storm threatens Mardi Gras in New Orleans In our news wrap Tuesday, a massive storm system is threatening to put a damper on Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Arab leaders from across the Middle East endorsed a plan to rebuild Gaza, at least three Serbian lawmakers…
World Feb 21 Watch 3:56 News Wrap: Biden administration formally proposes restrictions to asylum seekers In our news wrap Tuesday, the Biden administration formally proposed restrictions to asylum seekers at the southern border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it is now up to Iran to end a deadlock over restoring the 2015 nuclear deal,…
Feb 21 Mardi Gras celebrations spread both joy and worry over crime By Kevin McGill, Associated Press The violence appeared to have little effect on Monday night crowds. St. Charles Avenue, including the area where gunfire broke out, was again lined with people dancing, drinking and eating in a football tailgate atmosphere as they awaited the evening's… Continue reading
Feb 23 Powered by motorized recliners, these Mardi Gras revelers are ready to roll on By Roby Chavez Mardi Gras is back in New Orleans for the first time in two years. Some of the parades' newest members are the Laissez Boys, which entertain the crowd from the comfort of motorized recliners. Continue reading
Feb 16 For New Orleans, the return of Mardi Gras is critical 'for our pocketbooks and our souls' By Roby Chavez Despite the pandemic, New Orleans is moving forward, albeit with a cautious approach, toward Mardi Gras. Fifteen parades across the New Orleans area are rolling this weekend. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 4:10 News Wrap: Officials investigating deadly rocket attack near a U.S. military base in Iraq In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. is investigating an attack near an American military base in Iraq, President Biden's top medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said it will take longer than expected for COVID-19 vaccinations to reach most of… Continue watching
Feb 16 Canceled parades and closed bars make for muted Mardi Gras By Kevin McGill, Associated Press Coronavirus-related limits on access to Bourbon Street, shuttered bars and frigid weather all were expected to prevent what New Orleans usually craves at the end of Mardi Gras season. Continue reading