After thunderstorms, severe gusts of wind and some tornadoes led to abbreviated Mardi Gas celebrations in southeast Louisiana ...

Ash Wednesday, March 5, this year, the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a reminder of human mortality.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. For Catholics, Lent means no meat on Ash Wednesday or Fridays during the season.

Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday take place this week, marking the start of Lent. Here are the dates for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

These Memphis restaurants are serving up a variety of fish dishes this Lent (and all year round.) Here's a look at our picks ...

Watch as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from ...

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats, streets lined with costumed revelers, lavish balls and ...