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Carnival season is here.

The annual Bacchus parade will be a family affair for this year’s monarch: singer-songwriter and record producer Robin Thicke.  

If you enjoy Mardi Gras, like most New Orleanians do, you’ve probably battled leftover glitter, excess beads and a rotating cast of guests.

Renowned New Orleans chef Kevin Belton recently took his cooking skills to the river for his highly entertaining and delicious “Cooking with Kevin Belton” class, featuring classics like chicken and andouille gumbo, shrimp and grits and bananas foster bread pudding.

At the end of this month, the 4 million people born Feb. 29 get to celebrate the actual day they were born – leap day. But, why the need for an extra day?

It’s rather magical, really. How chargers and cables manage to entangle themselves during a trip so when you arrive you have to spend several frustrating minutes untangling them before you can plug in your computer.

As I write this article from Greenville, South Carolina, we now know the national champion will be a tiger – either LSU or Clemson.

The  WWL-TV Mardi Gras Parade Tracker App covers more parades in more areas of the city than any other app on the market.

Hooray! Carnival season has officially begun!  Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot is your one-stop shop for all things Mardi Gras.

During December the “elves” at Chalmette Refining were keeping busy hosting a toy and present drive for over 100 children and senior citizens.

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical “Miss Saigon,” from the creators of “Les Misérables.

There’s something about the new year that gives us a push to do the things we’ve been putting off for a while. Whether it’s the inspiration to be better or start the year off with a clean slate, this once-a-year motivation is worth taking advantage of. 

A new decade is officially here, and social media is alight with decade recaps and the #10yearchallenge. Ten years of life events is a lot to digest, even when they aren’t yours!

To quote the popular carol from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Christmas time is here!  Among the holly, stockings and blow-up Santa decorations, hopefully one may find a few nativities.

The reveillon is a delicious holiday tradition that began in France and was a fixture in 18th  century New Orleans.

What would Christmas in the Crescent City be without a visit from Benny Grunch & The Bunch?

Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union employees spent approximately 200 hours from September to November 2019 giving back to the communities in which the business serves.

Do you know what to do in case of a fire, flood or chemical release? Wally the Turtle has been helping kids in St. Bernard Parish learn just that for seven years.

Two-time Grammy Award-winner and 2017 Kennedy Center Honors recipient LL Cool J will host the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 15,  at 7 p.m. on WWLTV.

The Mexican tradition of “posada” goes back 400 years. “Posada,” meaning “inn” or “lodging” in Spanish, commemorates the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. 

Unfortunately, wrapping paper with colorful foiled designs, ribbons and bows is not recyclable. But greener options are easier than you think. 

Holidays can be difficult for people struggling with mental health issues.

I recently discovered a new holiday tradition:  the giving bowl.

You can kick off the holiday shopping season and support local businesses at the same time by participating in Small Business Saturday.

The Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union (JFFCU) Mandeville branch has made a pledge to give back this holiday season with its Toys for Tots drive.

Bluebird Park in Chalmette is sure to please every member of your family.

Have you started holiday your shopping yet? Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union has some tips to spend wisely this holiday season, so you and your wallet stay merry.

Malik was born here but moved to Texas in 2005 after Katrina.

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys was the presenting sponsor of the New Orleans nonprofit Brandner Gives Back’s Second Annual Turkey Giveaway.

We have been programmed to view spring as the perfect time to tackle cleaning and decluttering projects while creating a fresh, new environment to live in daily.