Roman Catholic, Episcopal and many other liturgical churches hold services today that include the rubbing of ashes on the forehead, a sign of repentance for sins. Lent is a season of 40 days, not counting Sundays, in which the church traditionally has urged self-examination, penance and fasting.

Alabama law already allows the display of it in public places like schools, but a bill before lawmakers would require it.

Thanks for spending part of Ash Wednesday with us. Today’s report includes a couple of images from the Comic Cowboys parade and our first “Barkley-ism” section (but certainly not our first Charles Barkley quote).

Clarke County High School football coach Rob Carter on Tuesday gave up his right to a preliminary hearing and agreed to have a grand jury review allegations that he had sex with a student. The Mobile Police Department has released their final numbers as Mardi Gras 2025 comes to a close.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins caught up with DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress. Cooler with gusty winds for Alabama on Wednesday, the chance for rain returns this weekend

The Hilton cheer team can be seen on the sidelines of football games cheering on their fellow Cadets. But the group is a championship team of its own.

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

Wesley United Methodist Church, 544 Government St., Baton Rouge, will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, march at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 9.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.