(KNOE) - King cakes are a centuries-old Mardi Gras tradition where the design and colors have meaning. King cakes most commonly have purple, green and gold on the cake, which represent justice, faith ...

Louisiana now allows $81 holiday food gifts to public employees, including inspectors and mayors, under new ethics law ...

King, queen of Washington Mardi Gras for 2026 announced by: Allison Bruhl Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 01:54 PM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 01:54 PM CDT ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 01:14 PM CDT BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians announced who will reign as the king and queen of Washington Mardi Gras for 2026.

Lake Charles businessman and community leader W. Gray Stream will be the next Washington Mardi Gras king, and Yale University student Sarah Louise Heebe will be the queen, event organizers ...

Loaded with cinnamon-sugar goodness and finished with vibrant icing, this King Cake brings full Mardi Gras magic straight to your kitchen. It’s festive, fluffy, and surprisingly easy to make.