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The National Weather Service said preliminary data points to an EF-1 touched down with winds of 90 mph in Union County on March 5, 2025.

The use of ashes is to remind parishioners of their mortality. During Ash Wednesday service, the phrase, "Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return,” from the Book of Genesis ...

A few members of St. Hugh’s congregation choose the option if they can’t attend the Ash Wednesday service ... ashes outside in cold, rainy weather, is important, she said.

Monroe Street United Methodist Church offered the drive-thru option during the day with a traditional service scheduled for 7 p.m.

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.

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Mardi Gras festivities were underway early Tuesday in New Orleans despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the ...