Happy Mardi Gras! Today is the culmination of Carnival, a Christian-based celebration occurring before the season of Lent.
Here’s a fun fact: The word “carnival” comes from the Latin expression “carne vale,” which means “farewell to meat.” From Ash Wednesday (tomorrow) to Easter, believers traditionally fast from certain foods – such as meat.
In modern culture, however, it is more common for believers to observe the 40-day period by surrendering a vice of their choice – but not until tomorrow. Today, we indulge!
Let’s start with these stories:
Southern Adventists University recently received national recognition as one of the most racially diverse colleges in the country. Here are the numbers.
Hixson resident Adam Veron wasn’t sure he would race in Sunday’s Chattanooga Marathon, but he decided to run to test his fitness. And guess what? He won with a personal record of 2 hours 48 minutes and 15 seconds.
Here is a look at five of today’s best automobile infotainment systems.