St. Bernards Auditorium was the setting as Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church hosted its 25th annual Mardi Gras celebration on March 1. Guests enjoyed a Cajun-themed dinner, music, auctions and a parade led by the 2025 Mardi Gras King and Queen, Catherine and Duane Weems. Proceeds from the event benefit Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, which originated in 1886 in Downtown Jonesboro. Photos by Emily Merrell.