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Mardi Gras 2012 Ends With A Good Report Card

Darian Trotter — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Mardi Gras was a major success.

On Ash Wednesday, Archbishop Asks For Fasting Against Murder

Sandra Gonzalez — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:05:00 CST

After all the intensive partying and celebrating leading up the Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday arrived and Catholics and other Christians received ashes on their forehead.

Red Solo Cup: The Ultimate Party Cup?

Kenny Lopez — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:16:00 CST

News With A Twist

Among the beads and Carnival celebrating there is certainly one party guest that will be RSVP-ing.

Home Birth Trend Catching On

Anne Cutler — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:16:00 CST

News with a Twist: Anne Cutler Reports

Bena McCain never planned on having a home birth until after she got pregnant. "I realized that home birth with a midwife offered alternatives that basically alleviated all of the fears that I had about the labor and delivery.” McCain says those fears included eclampsia, toxemia and hospitals. “To think of the sterile hospital environment where all the sick people go, it didn't seem like the right way for me."

Most Outrageous Costumes On Bourbon Street During Fat Tuesday Fun

Kenny Lopez — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:35:00 CST

Fat Tuesday is known for plenty of festivities and fun on Bourbon Street. That includes many outrageous costumes to get into the spirit. Kenny Lopez takes a look at some of this year's costumes on Bourbon Street.

Love it, Like it, Hate it - Lent-Friendly Sandwiches

Molly Kimball, RD — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:26:00 CST

Get the Skinny with Molly Kimball

It’s Lenten season, and for many, that means meatless Fridays. And while that may be a good thing if you’re opting for grilled seafood and veggies, many Lent-friendly sandwiches are loaded with carbs, fat, and sodium, and not much protein at all!

Mardi Gras Tradition Under Claiborne Bridge

Sandra Gonzalez — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:43:00 CST

Massive crowds gather every Mardi Gras around the Claiborne Bridge and Orleans Avenue to celebrate. It starts early in the morning and goes for several hours. It's a long standing tradition with the city's African American residents.

Rex Graces Crowds Uptown

Vanessa Bolano — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:50:00 CST

News With A Twist

The crowd went wild as the sounds of Fat Tuesday filled the air. The King of Carnival finally gracing us with his presence.

Rex Meets Zulu At Spanish Plaza

Darian Trotter — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:10:00 CST

It was a reason to dance and a reason to dress up, in the spirit of Carnival Season.

Sewerage & Water Board May Raise Rates

Sandra Gonzalez — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:44:00 CST

When we turn on the faucet, we don't really think about where the water comes from, we just want it to be there. For people who live in New Orleans, all that water that they use to cook, bathe or drink comes from the Mississippi River.