Downtown Grand Rapids was transformed Friday evening with brass music, costumed performers, and interactive installations to welcome the return of the international art competition.

For decades, Arthur Hardy has been as synonymous with Mardi Gras as almost Rex himself. But this coming Mardi Gras, the carnival expert and founder of the parade guide that bears his name will retire.

How to explore the music of Louisiana – from jazz in the streets of New Orleans to Zydeco in Lafayette saloons - Music runs ...

As major cities compete to host the Super Bowl, New Orleans may have hamstrung itself because of a missed deadline.

NEW ORLEANS — Arthur Hardy, the longtime voice of New Orleans Mardi Gras, says Carnival 2026 will be his last. According to NOLA.com, Hardy, 78, announced Wednesday that he’ll retire on Fat Tuesday, ...

ALL RIGHT DEREK, THANK YOU SO MUCH. WELL, NOW TO THIS DEVELOPING STORY IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. MAY STILL HAVE A HAIL MARY LEFT IN ITS ARSENAL TO LAND THE SUPER BOWL FOR 2031. THIS AFTER ORGANIZERS ...

Gov. Jeff Landry backed President Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard to Louisiana cities, despite FBI data showing violent crime has fallen to 25-year lows.

Mardi Gras Guide founder Arthur Hardy and other judges select Greg Kata as the winner of the 52nd annual Greasing of the ...

For local businesses, events of this scale represent more than celebration—they provide opportunities to connect directly with residents and visitors. Jambalaya Marketing, a Louisiana-based ...

Mayoral candidates Helena Moreno, Oliver Thomas, and Royce Duplessis faced off in a debate moderated by anchors Charisse ...

Although the Mardi Gras Service’s twice-daily departures are off to a good start, as outlined in Part 1 of this report, it ...

The New Orleans Saints couldn't keep pace with the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 2 loss. Here are the highlights: ...