While New Orleans usually gets all the attention during the Mardi Gras season, many states in the Deep South go all out when it comes to this flamboyant celebration. And Mississippi is no exception.

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NEW ORLEANS — Saint Joseph's Night is a cultural and spiritual celebration observed in New Orleans, primarily by the Mardi Gras Indians, on the evening of March 19, the feast day of Saint Joseph.

A series of severe storms triggered tornado warnings and tornado watches in much of central and northern Illinois on March 19, moving out of the area by late evening. The storms caused a ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Tour de France is set to start in Scotland for the first time as part of a historic dual Grand Depart coming to the UK in 2027. Cyclists ...

Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca is facing seven charges in municipal court including driving under the influence and child endangerment. According to court records, LaPlaca was arrested March 17 for ...

Kennedy, Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explore rulemaking to eliminate the self-affirmation pathway (also known as “GRAS self-affirmation”) for determining whether a ...

Grocery store chain Aldi is often heralded as one of the nation's most affordable shopping spots, and part of its low-cost reputation points to its weekly "Aldi Finds" deals that highlight ...

A sold-out crowd gathered March 4 for Petaluma Music Festival’s 11th annual Mardi Gras Party. The event held at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. Taproom and Sanctuary in Petaluma was a fundraiser for ...

Recently, GOP candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy pitched a new name for one of the Great Lakes to Lake Ohio, similar to President Donald Trump's proposal to recognize the Gulf of Mexico ...

Some restaurant chains in recent weeks have announced surcharges on menu items featuring eggs amid an egg shortage caused by the HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, while other chains have ...

(AP Photo/Omar Havana) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center left, speaks with Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever, third left, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in ...