LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – For the first time in over 40 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles—the world’s largest Cajun and Creole festival—will be hosted virtually, to the world. With the theme “Bonne Fête Tout le Monde,” three days of…

ARNAUDVILLE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project is excited to announce that the installation of a floating dock next to Myran's Maison de Manger in Arnaudville is now complete. The dock installation was implemented via a grant from the…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) awarded its annual Process Technology Scholarships (PTEC) to five Louisiana students on August 15 to assist with tuition costs for attaining a two-year associate degree at a Louisiana community…

  BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Hurricane Laura caused significant damage to large portions of the state, but most Louisiana State Parks will be open in time for Labor Day weekend thanks to the tireless efforts of our staff.…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery and distributor Lard Oil announced today a combined donation of approximately 28,000 gallons of Synergy gasoline™ and Synergy Diesel Efficient ™ to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in the…

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Local McDonald’s restaurants will offer a new way to support Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Louisiana (RMHC-SLA) with the addition of the Sleeves for Support program. The fundraiser was developed in partnership with Coca-Cola…

  BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – Ground Breaking for Flying Heart Brewing & Pub’s New Location in West Monroe, Louisiana Flying Heart Brewing & Pub will break ground on their second location at 204 Commerce Street, West Monroe, Louisiana…

GRETNA, La (press release) – Civil War Tours of New Orleans today announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for historical/heritage tours. Based on a full year of TripAdvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by…

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is increasing access. The National Park Service (NPS)…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Pets have always been welcome to enjoy the trails and outdoor spaces at Louisiana State Parks, but they were not allowed to overnight with their owners in our cabins until now. Lt. Governor Billy…