Baton Rouge man turns his home into ‘Mardi Gras House Float’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - If you’re just passing through North Baton Rouge, you might think Dougherty Drive looks like all the others, until you get close enough to see Kerry Haynes home dubbed the ...
The origins of King Cake: How the colorful, sweet treat became a Mardi Gras staple
The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born ...
Downtown Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade applications now open
As the Mardi Gras season is around the corner, applications are now open for those interested in adding a Krewe to the lineup. Photo courtesy of Downtown ...
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Southern cities repurpose Mardi Gras equipment to clear leftover snow after rare winter storm
Southern cities largely unfamiliar with snow and ice are getting creative in their efforts to clean up from this week's winter storm.
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20-year-old entrepreneur is selling thousands of custom wreaths a year
A 20-year-old entrepreneur's business of making custom wreaths is blowing up. Max Buechler has grown so much in four years that he has even become a product supplier for other crafters.