Mardi Gras News Monitoring

Inmate who escaped jail was recently convicted in 2018 Mardi Gras Day murder

A dangerous inmate who is on the run after escaping the Orleans Parish Jail was just convicted in a high-profile murder case. Derrick Groves was convicted on Oct. 18, 2024, in connection with the killing of two people on Mardi Gras Day in 2018. Groves was …

Fraud Alert: Mardi Gras Krewe Accused of Being a “Total Scam”

A Mardi Gras Krewe in New Orleans is in hot water with the entirety of Louisiana, after being exposed for using the cultural celebration as a grift. The head of New Orleans' City Council is sounding the alarm on the Mystic Kings Krewe, calling it …

New Mardi Gras parade with camels is a 'scam,' New Orleans City Council member warns

In April, word spread of a proposed new Carnival parade that would roll on the night of Jan. 5, a day before the start of the traditional Mardi Gras season. According to the anonymous captain, the Mystic Kings Krewe parade would celebrate the journey of …

Wagga Mardi Gras folds following difficulty securing sponsorship

The Wagga Mardi Gras has graced the city streets for the final time, with the festival’s committee announcing it will no longer continue. Photo: Supplied. The Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras has graced Baylis Street for the final time, with organisers of the …

'It just brought us so much joy': residents sad to see Wagga Mardi Gras go

Party's over for Wagga Mardi Gras as organisers call time on event's future

"We'd like to thank our biggest supporters, Charles Sturt University, Tilly's, and Wagga City Council, for all their support over the lifetime of the event, in addition to all our sponsors and supporters," Ms Conroy said.

Seven men on the run after audacious 'Shawshank' escape from jail

Seven prisoners could be "frankly anywhere" in the US after breaking out of a New Orleans jail. Authorities have been left wondering - how did they do it? The audacious escape saw 10 men flee the jail on Friday through a hole behind a toilet and …

10 men escape Louisiana jail; 2 caught, 8 on loose

NEW ORLEANS -- Ten men broke out of a New Orleans jail Friday in an audacious overnight escape by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall while the lone guard assigned to their cell pod was away getting food, authorities said. The men …

Where broncs buck and legends begin: Miles City’s Bucking Horse Sale weekend

MILES CITY — Every May, this eastern Montana town of roughly 8,400 transforms into what locals call “Cowboy Mardi Gras.” The Bucking Horse Sale in Miles City, a four-day rodeo and horse auction, draws between $18 million and $20 million in economic …

Here’s how 10 violent New Orleans inmates escaped jail — after leaving taunting graffiti for cops

Bye-ou! The 10 violent inmates who escaped a Louisiana prison Friday broke out using a small window that was covered by a toilet — and left a wall full of taunting graffiti for investigators, photos show. Orleans Justice Center officials made the shocking …

Cambrians come together to create scarecrows for annual festival

While there are still nearly five months until the annual Cambria Scarecrow Festival, there’s a lot that needs to happen before the scarecrows are placed around town. This fall, around 200 scarecrows are expected to be shown off in Cambria and parts of San …

10 reclusos, incluidos varios sospechosos de homicidio, escapan de una cárcel de Nueva Orleans, dice la sheriff

Por Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid y Isabel Rosales, CNN Diez reclusos escaparon de una cárcel de Nueva Orleans después de romper una pared detrás de un inodoro y posiblemente recibir ayuda, dijo la sheriff local el viernes. Hasta ahora, solo dos …

New Orleans woman found living with mummified body of her son for months

Authorities in New Orleans have launched an investigation after the mummified remains of a 600-pound man were discovered inside a Lakeview home, where his mother had allegedly been living with the body for at least nine months. The woman, identified as …

Officials Investigate Inside Job in Louisiana Jail Escape

NEW ORLEANS, LA (KPEL) —Friday, eleven inmates escaped around midnight from an Orleans Parish jail, and now officials believe they had inside help. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that the inmates removed a toilet from a cell wall and …

2 escaped inmates captured; 8 still remain after Orleans jailbreak

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A second inmate who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center early Friday has been taken back into custody, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Robert Moody, one of ten men who broke out of the jail around 1 a.m., was …

Seven ‘armed and dangerous’ prisoners escape through hole behind toilet in New Orleans

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Seven ‘armed and dangerous’ inmates are still at large after they were filmed breaking out of prison through a wall behind a toilet. Ten …

New Orleans has $70M deficit after Bourbon Street attack, will erase it by 'nickel and diming'

New Orleans’ government is running a $70 million deficit, thanks in large part to overtime pay connected to the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack and to the new security measures that followed it, a scenario that has caused officials to consider fee hikes, a …

10 escape from New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall

This photo obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, May 16, 2025, shows an opening inside a cell at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten men broke out of a New Orleans jail Friday in an audacious overnight escape by fleeing …

3 escaped inmates captured; 7 still remain after Orleans jailbreak

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A third inmate who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center early Friday has been taken back into custody, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dkenan Dennis was taken back into custody Friday evening. Officials confirm he …

Antoine Dupont Joins Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Ownership Group

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles is proud to welcome Antoine Dupont and his company Ouest Coast into the ownership group of the franchise. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Widely regarded as one of the very best …

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) Sports Program Receives $30,000 Grant from The Hartford

Company also surprises local beep baseball team with custom equipment INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RHI Sports, a non-profit organization and primary provider of adaptive sports opportunities for individuals …

Beyond PE: Maitland FL Private Gym Darwin Fitness Helps Homeschooled Kids Stay Fit With Structured Daytime Training

Darwin Fitness Launches Homeschool Personal Training Program to Enhance Physical and Cognitive Development in Children WINTER PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darwin Fitness, a youth-focused private training gym …

Join the Second Annual EverWalk Denver Outside 25 at the Outside Festival on June 1

Walk Five Miles in Denver, Colorado, with Endurance Icons Diana Nyad & Bonnie Stoll DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second annual EverWalk Denver Outside 25 five-mile walk is set to take place on Sunday, …

YMCA of Middletown Hosts First Golf Outing to Benefit Local Families

YMCA of Middletown launches first golf outing to raise funds for childcare, camp, and youth programs through its Strong Kids Campaign. MIDDLETOWN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 15, 2025, the YMCA of Middletown …

Cincinnati Massage for Mental Health Pioneers Trauma-Informed Bodywork Approach

CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cincinnati Massage for Mental Health (CMMH) is redefining the intersection of massage therapy and mental health care through its innovative, trauma-informed approach to healing. …

Lazy Hype Launches Podcast Spotlighting Wellness Entrepreneurs to Build Community

Host, Liz Hernandez, invites leaders in the wellness space to share unfiltered stories, personal breakthroughs, and practical business tips on her podcast. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lazy Hype, a wellness- …

White Orchid Counseling Expands Services to Include Psychiatric Medication Management

White Orchid Counseling expands care with psychiatric services, welcoming Dr. Vonnise Hussey, DNP, for medication management and evaluations. ORLAND PARK , IL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- White Orchid Counseling is proud to …

WhoaZone at Heron Beach in Holly, MI Returns with Bigger KidsZone, Updated Party Space, and New Membership Options

HOLLY, MI, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WhoaZone at Heron Beach will reopen for the 2025 season on May 24, introducing several new features and expanded amenities for families and groups. Located within Holly Recreation Area, …

All-New George Junior Magazine now includes Homeschooling Lesson Plans

Team George Junior Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of something they have been working on with passion and care: the All-New George Junior Magazine! LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Something …

Water Safety Month: Drowning Prevention Starts with Swim Lessons

May is National Water Safety Month. Each year in the United States, there are more than 4,000 fatal drownings, which is an average of 11 deaths per day. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is National Water Safety …

Buggyra ZM Racing ready for Taklimakan Rally: Logistical and administrative hurdles overcome

Buggyra ZM Racing is set to compete in the Taklimakan Rally, one of the most challenging rally raid events in the world, running from May 20 to June 1 in China. MONACO, FRANCE, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After months of preparation and …

Formula 1 Powerboat Championship Set to Make Thunderous Return to Shreveport-Bossier for 2025 Red River Rumble

Formula 1 Powerboat Championship is returning to Shreveport-Bossier for the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown, over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24–26, 2025 SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA , LA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Formula …

Stanton Optical is Making Eye Care Easy in Knoxville

Celebrating their 4th Store Opening with Same-Day Glasses and Exclusive Offers! KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stanton Optical, a leader in affordable and accessible eye care with over 300 locations nationwide, …

CrossWaterCreek Outfitters, a New Outdoor Adventure Brand, Launches with Focus on Fly Fishing and Expert Guidance

CrossWaterCreek Outfitters, a family-owned brand based in Lafayette, CA, offers fly fishing gear, curated travel, and expert advice for anglers of all levels. LAFAYETTE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CrossWaterCreek …

Moving Ahead Services Continues as Official Moving and Storage Partner of the Cleveland Marathon

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moving Ahead Services, a premier moving and storage company serving Ohio and beyond, proudly announces its continued partnership with the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon as the …

XSport Mouthguards Signs UFC Fighter Josiah Harrell as Official Sponsored Athlete

MMA Star Josiah Harrell Partners with XSport Mouthguards to Protect His Brain Through Innovative Mouthguard Technology COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XSport Mouthguards is excited to announce the signing of UFC fighter …

Graphene-X Launches the ThermAdapt™ GX-Merino Heated Jacket in Kickstarter

HK, HONG KONG, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Graphene-X, the innovative apparel brand behind the award-winning AeroGraph Collection (Puffer Jacket and Denim Jeans), has launched its 11th Kickstarter campaign for the ThermAdapt™ GX-Merino …

Dorado Swim Academy Opens Registration for Summer Swim Lessons at The Paseo Club

Dorado Swim Academy is excited to announce registration for swimming lessons this summer at the distinguished Paseo Club in Valencia, California. VALENCIA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dorado Swim Academy LLC is excited …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …