Lent

Many will celebrate with green beer, maybe some corned beef, and a big party. However, there is a religious aspect to this day as we are, after all, celebrating a patron saint.

Did you pay too much for your crawfish this weekend? Here's what crawfish lovers are paying in Lafayette, Acadiana, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge per pound.

Despite the better supply consumers will still find prices a little higher than they were when compared to last year's Lenten season.

Have you ever wondered why people walk around with ashes on their heads for Ash Wednesday?

Here is a list of local churches and KC clubs that will be providing Fish Fry dinners on Fridays during Lent.

Catholics across the world are observing the Lenten season and now many are giving up what they enjoy daily as a form of penance.

Here is a list of local churches and KC clubs that will be providing Fish Fry dinners on Fridays during Lent.

Incase you didn't know, today is St. Joseph's Day, and that means you actually can eat whatever you want including meat. Here's why...

Pick up some poboys to support youth programs in our local community.

A Lenten sacrifice doesn't have to be the same ole thing this year

Consider acts of charity instead of giving something up for the sake of giving something up.

If you love 10oz cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, you've probably had a really hard time finding them anywhere lately.

If you follow this plan, not only will someone in need be thanking you, you'll be thanking yourself!

In the Bayou State, some things might be harder than others to let go of until Easter

It’s the first Friday of Lent for the million plus Catholics who call Louisiana home, and for many of them, that means ditching red meat and chowing down on seafood.

If you love Chick-fil-A but aren't eating meat on Fridays, there's good news. Chick-fil-A has brought their cod filet sandwich for Lent.

If you were raised in south Louisiana, the question, "did you get your ashes and what are you giving up for Lent?" is not at all strange to you. Nearly a third of the state's population is Catholic.

In a letter dated March 3, 2010, Jim Piculas of Covington received exciting news from the Archbishop of New Orleans: "Alligator is acceptable during Lent".

While we know there's really no wrong answer, we figured we'd have a little fun and let everyone vote on the best.

Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the arrival of Lent. For those who observe it, Lent is a time of reflection and sacrifice. While traditionally people abstain and give up things for Lent like alcohol, sweets, TV and much more. One group, the Christian Nightlife Initiatives Network is promoting the #Do1NiceThing challenge. They say it's a chance to make things better for others and our communities. I think it's a fantastic idea.