Dixie Poche: 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. The author signs "Mardi Gras Moon" and "Cajun ...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) said security measures would be in place through Mardi Gras celebrations in March ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, is a deeply interesting celebration that contrasts excessive eating and drinking starting in January with 40 days of fasting and penance starting on Ash ...