Two New Exhibits Open at Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Capitol Park Museum today opened two new exhibits – Letitia Huckaby: This Same Dusty Road and Katrina…
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Louisiana Art & Science Museum Releases Collection Catalog
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – In celebration of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum's 60th anniversary, LASM has published a collection catalog titled Sixty Years of Collecting at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, thanks to a generous Rebirth…
New Reservation System Will Make Getting Outdoors Easier at Louisiana State Parks
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Booking a cabin or campsite in a Louisiana State Park is now easier than ever with the new Go Outdoors Louisiana full service reservation system. The new system features a central reservation system, ability…
LDH Issues Recommendation on COVID Vaccine for Children Ages 6 Months and Up
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) — All Louisiana children ages 6 months and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accepting the recommendation of its Advisory Committee on…
Louisiana Main Street Announces Recipients of 2022 National Main Street Accreditation
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street are proud to announce 20 Louisiana communities have been designated as 2022 Accredited Main Street America™ programs. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier recognition…
Louisiana Special Olympic Swimmers Bring Home Several Medals from the USA Games in Florida
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser sent a special congratulations to the members of the Louisiana Special Olympics swim team and their coaches, Megan Danos and Kenny Guedry, for winning 11 medals in nine different events…
Statewide Litter Abatement & Beautification Task Force Finalizing Recommendations & Key Priorities
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Statewide Litter Abatement & Beautification Task Force adopted recommendations and action plans to clean up Louisiana, which the task force will present to Governor John Bel Edwards by July 1, 2022. “We will…
The State of Louisiana Recognizes June 14, 2022, as Mr. Tony Chachere Day
OPELOUSAS, La – This year marks the 50th Anniversary for Tony Chachere’s® Famous Creole Cuisine, and as part of the celebration, Tony’s is honored to have June 14, 2022, recognized as Mr. Tony Day. Louisiana legislators set forth Senate Concurrent…
Second Ever Queen of Louisiana Seafood Crowned as Chef Amanda Cusey of Lake Charles wins the 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Chef Amanda Cusey of The Villa Harlequin in Lake Charles became the second ever Queen of Louisiana Seafood in Lafayette, besting 11 other chefs to win the 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the…
Bayou Teche Museum & Shadows-on-the-Teche Free for the Military
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Bayou Teche Museum and plantation home Shadows-on-the-Teche will continue their membership as Blue Star Museums this summer. The program provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The program began…
Chimp Haven Discovery Day to Return After 3 Years Oct. 15
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – After more than a three-year hiatus, Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, is once again opening widely to the public for Chimpanzee Discovery Day, a rare opportunity to get an inside look at the…
Sam Houston Jones State Park Begins Phased Re-Opening
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – A new and improved Sam Houston Jones State Park re-opened to the public for the first time since Hurricane Laura ravaged the park back in 2020. The phased re-opening began Memorial Day, May…
