breaking news

Arkansas Christians Celebrate Ash Wednesday

By: Deedra Wilson

Updated: February 14, 2013

Around the world and all across Arkansas Christians observe Ash Wednesday marking the first day of Lent.

At St. Andrew Cathedral in downtown Little Rock, Catholics pray, prepare for fasting and repentance.

It is a symbolic gesture to the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and so much more to some.

"To let people know it's time to make a change from within, is what the 40 days of lent is all about, mimicking Jesus suffering before he died on the cross, said Dorcy Corbin, Parishoner."

Lent ends with the celebration of Easter.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello

Health Matters: New Options For Brain Tumor Patients

The diagnosis of a brain tumor can be extremely scary....

Conway FD Wants To Know Location of Area Storm Shelters

Department wants put every Conway homeowner's name, with a storm shelter, on file....

Riverfest Is Not Just For People

Fun events at Riverfest includes animals. ...

Fundraising Event that Involves Rolling On The River

The First Step Fundraiser is not your run of the mill bake sale, or donation collection site....

Great Arkansas Talent Search Competition

This season the winner of the 7th Annual Great Arkansas Talent Search will be awarded the following top prize: $3,000.00 cash; a complete album to be recorded at Infrared Studios; a one year with a...

Keep Your Spending a Dirty Secret with Online Shopping

Dirty Secrets Boutique is a fun and simple way to shop, offering new and gently used items....

Pet of the Week: Laramie's Looking for a New Home

He's a fun loving dog at the Humane Society of Pulaski County looking for a family to love forever....

Live KARK 4 Today: Hearts & Hooves

Hearts & Hooves provides equine assisted activities to persons with disabilities and is located in Sherwood AR, just outside of the Little Rock/North Little Rock city limits. Hearts & Hooves...

Saline County 4-H Family Catfish Derby this Saturday

Saline County's 4-H youth dream team will be hosting a family catfish derby. This derby is to honor our Soldiers and family....

Unusual Number of Earthquakes Reported Since Monday

Each quake lasted less than ten seconds....