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Kerns aplenty at hearing this week over control of Mardi Gras float empire

Judge, also a Kern, allows lawyers to call litigants by their first names to avoid confusion Similar stories ...

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Pascagoula council moves to curb Mardi Gras indecency

Measure directed at activity on floats; patterned after other Mississippi community ordinances Similar stories ...

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Blaine Kern Sr. says he signed over control of Mardi Gras float empire under duress

'A deal's a deal, and you signed it,' judge replies Similar stories ...

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Judge affirms Barry Kern's control of Mardi Gras float empire

Troubles continue for Blaine Kern Sr. Similar stories ...

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Family feud over control of Mardi Gras float empire heats up again today

Blaine Kern Sr., Barry Kern still haggling over who should run float-building monolith Similar stories ...

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French Quarter roads would no longer feel like antiquities: An editorial

The sorry shape of French Quarter streets should soon be a thing of the past Similar stories ...

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Blaine Kern faces possible foreclosure, court battle with son over Mardi Gras business

Some krewe leaders are expected to attend hearing to decide immediate control of the legendary 55-year-old business Similar stories ...

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CoolCleveland posted a news story on their blog

One Big Polish Mardi Gras: Dyngus Day Cleveland Returns

Posted in CommentaryCultureDanceDrinksEatsEventsFestivalFreeHistoryHolidaysJohn BensonMusic: PopularNewsPartyPerformancePrevi... Similar stories ...

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Mar 30, New Oreans Style: Mardi Gras at The Beehive in Boston

Boston may not exactly be New Orleans or Rio - but all the more reason to find a fun Mardi Gras celebration to brighten up Fe... Similar stories ...

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Galactic and Soul Rebels Brass Band performing on 'Conan' on TBS

Galactic's new album, due out next week, streaming in its entirety on Conan O'Brien's website. Similar stories ...

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Anchorman 2: Will Ferrell announces sequel on Conan

Will Ferrell's swashbuckling newscaster Ron Burgundy had his own breaking news to announce Wednesday night: A sequel to "Anch... Similar stories ...

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Roll 2014 vote out of Mardi Gras parades' way, Louisiana Senate panel says

New Orleans elections would be the third Saturday in March, 'out of the Mardi Gras season' Similar stories ...

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Proposed committee would seek to improve Mardi Gras on West Bank

Parade route changed this year to bypass Gretna after budget woes prompted city to require krewes to pay for policing and oth... Similar stories ...

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NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas takes some sweetness with his satire

Candy dish is modeled after last year's Krewe of Chaos 'Glazed and Confused' float Similar stories ...

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St. Joseph's Night truce a tribute to Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans police: An editorial

Relations between the NOPD and the Indians have been improving for the past few years Similar stories ...

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Slidell needs safety measures for parade floats: An editorial

Slidell is considering possible float safety measures, and that's clearly an area that deserves attention Similar stories ...

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St. Joseph's Night without hitch between Mardi Gras Indians and police

On St. Joseph's Night this year, there were no clashes with police, despite the hundreds of Indians who paraded and went thro... Similar stories ...

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Editorial cartoon: Good parties, bad scheduling

Here's the latest from Steve Kelley of The Times-Picayune Similar stories ...

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Metairie man's Mardi Gras move nets him conviction

Orleans Parish jury convicts Matthew Steinvorth of simple battery, which comes with a maximum six-month sentence Similar stories ...

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Sharia advocate's Mardi Gras 'threat'

A SHARIA law advocate allegedly used radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O's facebook page to issue a hoax threat to the Sydney Mardi... Similar stories ...

Australian News

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Famous Bacchus rider, DWI Causeway jumper, Metairie video voyeur top Tuesday's most-read stories on NOLA.com

Plus, one story you could not have missed if you tried: Marcus Colston signs with the Saints Similar stories ...

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Pedicabs were the way to go in New Orleans during Mardi Gras: A letter to the editor

I'm a local but spend a week at Mardi Gras with many of my friends from around the country. This year I have to comment on th... Similar stories ...

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Will Ferrell recalls Bacchus ride on 'The Late Show with David Letterman'

Actor offers to be Letterman's "bead boy" if he ever rides. Similar stories ...

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New Orleans parking rules during Mardi Gras are murky: A letter to the editor

Ted Jackson, The Times-Picayune archiveA parking ticket.I received a parking ticket on Lundi Gras for parking less than 20 fe... Similar stories ...

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Blaine Kern Artists improperly received $1 million in tax credits for building floats, auditor reports

Company claims work was for planned documentary, but report finds it was never released Similar stories ...

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Kenner Mardi Gras Museum auction draws dozens of bidders

City raises $44,000 selling gowns, trinkets, invitation to 1893 Rex ball Similar stories ...

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Mardi Gras, toy train museums auction today in Kenner's Rivertown

Mardi Gras and toy train memorabilia will be up for auction today in Kenner's Rivertown. The auction begins at 10 a.m. at 415... Similar stories ...

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Don't toilet paper trees during Carnival: A letter to the editor

The past Mardi Gras season was one of the best of all times. I commend the city for the excellent crowd control and efficient... Similar stories ...

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Vote in the February 2012 Photo Contest 'Mardi Gras Group Constumes'

Vote on your favorite by noon on Thursday, Mar. 15. Similar stories ...

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Kenner's Mardi Gras museum auction makes NPR

A 1974 Gremlin covered with Mardi Gras beads is part of the auction lot, program says Similar stories ...

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Mardi Gras, Toy Train museums auction preview today in Kenner

Mardi Gras and toy train fans can today preview the items to be auctioned from Kenner's Rivertown museums. The auction is Thu... Similar stories ...

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Questionable parking tickets demonstrate opportunistic, negative Mardi Gras practices; a letter to the editor

Congratulations to the city of New Orleans for its innovative use of meter maids as a source of Mardi Gras revenue. I was par... Similar stories ...

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Travel Blog posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras

And so we finally make it to Sydney for Mardi Gras and we find out that this City certainly knows how to party. The celebrati... Similar stories ...

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Fundamentalist Christians spoiled Mardi Gras experience, a letter to the editor

We had four generations of family parading in the Napoleon-St. Charles area during the last few days of Mardi Gras. The stree... Similar stories ...

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Kylie Minogue dazzles at Sydney Mardi Gras

The generous popstar performed at the annual parade for free Similar stories ...

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Kaleidoscopic Wandering posted a news story on their blog

Images: People of Mardi Gras | Lake Charles, Louisiana

This year I went to Mardi Gras for the very first time, and I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to spend it in Lake C... Similar stories ...

Travel

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Pussyfooters, 610 Stompers host fundraising Carnival galas

Mardi Gras balls, parades highlight Steven Forster's Big Easy Similar stories ...

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The Australian: The Nation posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras a celebration of equality

DESPITE 13 arrests, police say they're pleased with the crowd at this year's Mardi Gras parade which was a celebration of equ... Similar stories ...

Australian News

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The Australian: The Nation posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras conveys equality message

SOME wore sparkly costumes, some wore uniforms and others wore pretty much nothing at all on Sydney’s Oxford Street. Similar stories ...

Australian News

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The Age: National Headlines posted a news story on their blog

Equality the message of 2012 Mardi Gras

The rain didn't stop thousands of marchers and spectators from hitting Sydney's Oxford Street for this year's Mardi Gras. Similar stories ...

Australian News

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The Age: National Headlines posted a news story on their blog

Revellers come out despite Mardi Gras rain

Pouring rain and cloudy skies have not stopped thousands of people coming out to celebrate the gay and lesbian community's ni... Similar stories ...

Australian News

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The Age: National Headlines posted a news story on their blog

Heavy rain expected for Sydney Mardi Gras

Heavy rain is forecast for Sydney's annual Mardi Gras, but the prospect of seeing Kylie Minogue may be enough to get many com... Similar stories ...

Australian News

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Shanghaiist posted a news story on their blog

Weekendist: Litfest, Mardi Gras, and a soy sauce factory tour!

Shanghai's annual Litfest starts this weekend, with events all day Saturday and Sunday. If that's too tame, you can also head... Similar stories ...

China

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Joining the neutral ground crew: A letter to the editor

Re: "Vigilantes for civility during Carnival," Other Opinions, Feb. 29. Columnist James Gill is right, it is up to the public... Similar stories ...

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Blaine Kern Sr. wins round in Mardi Gras family feud

Appeals court overturns an injunction that handed the reins of Blaine Kern Artists over to his son Barry Similar stories ...

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras through the lens of local law enforcement

GQ writer tagged along with NOPD, visited Orleans Parish Prison Similar stories ...

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We need vigilantes for civility during New Orleans Mardi Gras: James Gill

When the proper authorities are powerless in lawless times, respectable citizens have no choice but to turn vigilante Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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Probe questions about no-parking zone in New Orleans: An editorial

If there was a scam to free up premium parking on Mardi Gras, the city needs to get to the bottom of it Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Just need the right attitude: Letter to the editor

Re: "Neutral ground belongs to all of us," Your Opinions, Feb. 23. The letter writer needs to stop whining. This is Mardi Gra... Similar stories ...

February 28^th 2012 · Like · Save · Comment · Share · Flag

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Krewe d'Etat, Muses sniping turns sticky this Mardi Gras

Stickers put on d'Etat floats show a high-heeled shoe, a Muses signature, poking the eye of d'Etat's skull logo Similar stories ...

February 28^th 2012 · Like · Save · Comment · Share · Flag

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Mardi Gras is a political expense for Kenner leaders

Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni spent about $15,000 from campaign contributors last year on Carnival balls, parade throws, dinners an... Similar stories ...

February 27^th 2012 · Like · Save · Comment · Share · Flag

New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Ignatius J. Reilly statue removed for Mardi Gras

Bronze of iconic character will be returned to its spot on Canal Street Tuesday Similar stories ...

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Emergency medical personnel navigate Mardi Gras crowds in New Orleans

Over 10 days of Carnival, EMS responded to 2,024 calls for service citywide Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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Doing the second-best thing for Emily: Stephanie Grace

Forget all those Carnival season rankings and the online polls. A lot of New Orleanians I know would say that this year's bes... Similar stories ...

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Sangre Chronicle posted a news story on their blog

Red River Mardi Gras satisfies serious crawfish cravings

Mudbug madness comes in hundreds of pounds during Mardi Gras in Red River. Similar stories ...

Santa Fe

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras parades are for catching beads, and insurance fraud suspects

Private investigator says ‘Mardi Gras syndrome’ makes disability claimants perform amazing feats Similar stories ...

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Carnival cruelty exposed online, and New Orleans' love goes viral: Jarvis DeBerry

As popular as it has become, social media has developed a reputation over these last few years as a sort of cyber forum for b... Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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Mardi Gras no-parking signs anger residents of First Street near St. Charles Avenue

The neighbors moved their cars, only to see the prime spaces gobbled up by newcomers Similar stories ...

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

New Orleans City Council candidate highlights Mardi Gras assistance from State Police

State Rep. Austin Badon has called for Gov. Bobby Jindal to send members of the National Guard back to the city Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu weighs in on Mardi Gras etiquette

'I've never seen anybody be able to legislate against stupidity,' he says. 'And so we just deal with that' Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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Mardi Gras soul, in action, turns girl's parade nightmare into a dream come true

Emily Gras is a response to verbal abuse of a north shore girl with autism Similar stories ...

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Krewe of Muses, dance groups honor girl jeered during Mardi Gras parade

Emily Mueller found the experience "overwhelming" Similar stories ...

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras redeemed

Muses recreates magical night for autistic girl. Similar stories ...

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VegasImages posted a news story on their blog

Mardi Gras At The Rio

No need to go to a strip club when you have half-naked girls swinging from the rafters on a casino floor. It's as it should b... Similar stories ...

Las Vegas

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Reader comment: Autistic girl should ride in next year's Muses parade

Responding to Gordon Russell's story "Krewe of Muses will fete autistic girl jeered by drunken louts on parade route," reader... Similar stories ...

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Krewe of Muses will fete autistic girl jeered by drunken louts on parade route

Den will be opened at 11 a.m. so girl can check out shoe float Similar stories ...

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The Paternity Test: Mardi Gras tales

In Keith Spera's latest parenting chronicle, Sophie and Sam make their way through Mardi Gras Similar stories ...

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Canal Street Chronicles posted a news story on their blog

Football and Mardi Gras: A Fan's Comparison

Football and festivals: these are my passions, and Mardi Gras merges the two together perfectly. Obviously, Mardi Gras provid... Similar stories ...

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Detroit Sports Links - Red Wings Home Winning Streak Snapped, Ryan Braun Suspension Overturned, & A Mardi Gras Super Bowl

The Red Wings' 23-game home winning streak was snapped in a 4-3 shootout loss to Vancouver last night. Like any Wings defeat,... Similar stories ...

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Newspaper story on Mardi Gras indians had heart: A letter to the editor

We're certain that you'll receive many thank you notes for "Beyond the spectacular Mardi Gras Indian suits are many invisible... Similar stories ...

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Police barricades don't seem necessary for Carnival: A letter to the editor

I am wondering if the police need to install parade barricades downtown Similar stories ...

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Krewe of Mardi Paws strolls Sunday on the Mandeville lakefront

'Mardi Paws Goes Bark in Time' allows endless dress-up possibilities Similar stories ...

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

Marigny, French Quarter shot video delivers Mardi Gras experience in under 3 minutes

Dave Hotstream's New Orleans shot video delivers a full day of Mardi Gras sights and sounds in under three minutes Similar stories ...

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The neutral ground belongs to all of us during Mardi Gras: Letter to the editor

I am writing as a native New Orleanian and a tourist, as I have lived away from the city for the past 20 years. New Orleans i... Similar stories ...

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Ladders kept to the back during Mardi Gras: Letter to the editor

I can't speak for all of Jefferson, but kudos to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for finally enforcing the law that lad... Similar stories ...

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Kudos to New Orleans police during Mardi Gras: Letter to the editor

Having been in New Orleans for only three weeks this month, I have been able to observe the workings of the New Orleans Polic... Similar stories ...

New Orleans

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New Orleans Mardi Gras posted a news story on their blog

A successful Mardi Gras: An editorial

Perfect weather, packed hotels and crowds that showed what Mayor Mitch Landrieu called "common sense and common courtesy'' cr... Similar stories ...

February 23^rd 2012 · Like · Save · Comment · Share · Flag

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No major incidents reported at Mardi Gras parade in St. John, sheriff said

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Wayne L. Jones reported Wednesday that the Krewe du Monde parade rolled through LaPlace w... Similar stories ...

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St. Bernard Parish civic activist Alberta Retif Lewis dies

For two decades, the ceramic artist designed porcelain king cake dolls that reflected local Mardi Gras traditions Similar stories ...

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