"Sinners," the 2025 Ryan Coogler horror/action film starring Michael B. Jordan, has already won big at major award shows like the Golden Globes, Actor Awards and Brit Awards. But everyone in Louisiana should be rooting for the movie on Sunday,…
From Clifton Chenier to Buckwheat Zydeco, Creole Zydeco music has been a part of the cultural definition of Louisiana for generations. Like many young people, 18 yr old artist Zydeco Izreal is doing what he can to preserve our history…
Greasing of the poles that are outside of the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans during Carnival may now be the start of many reveler’s Deep Gras – the final weekend before Mardi Gras Day – but this practice was…
Each year the louisiana endowment for the humanities host the Bright Light Awards. In this year’s award winners is Louisiana Life and Acadiana Profile magazines writer and photographer Kevin Rabalais. Kevin is being honored as the Documentary Photographer of the…
When it comes to being a mom, or even an adult, it can sometimes feel like there isn’t a space anymore for the activities that always brought you joy. This is how the concept of Bad Moms That Dance classes…
Louisiana is the 3rd largest rice producing state in the US and rice is one of the state's top agricultural exports. The family behind 4Sisters Rice knows the industry inside and out, and is doing everything they can to bring…
It is said that if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life. I believe that is true for Lafayette native Daniel Barousse. Barousse is a skateboarder and artist, who combines both of his passions…
It’s common lore the ghost and spirit-infused stories of New Orleans. The vast history of the area along with the endless amounts of tragedy leave behind a lingering spirit you feel the moment you step into the city. But what…
On Nov. 15, Beignet Fest in New Orleans will host its 8th annual event. Not only is this festival highlighting a culinary fan favorite, the event as a whole was created to support the Beignet Fest Foundation and its mission…
Since 1906, the State Fair of Louisiana has been bringing Louisianians and visitors a like together for fun, food and the promotion of agriculture across our state. From the largest livestock show and carnival in the state, to lumberjack competitions…
In this week's episode, editor Reine Dugas takes over the podcast to talk to John Hoffman. The Shreveport-native is the new drummer for the band Primus. Hoffman won the spot in a long audition process that saw thousands of competitors.…
You may know him as a member of Team Niall on the current season of "The Voice" on NBC, but Dustin Dale Gaspard is helping to put Cajun music and language on an international stage. The artist, from Cow Island…
MADISONVILLE, La – Maritime Museum Louisiana is set to host the 34th annual Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 18 & 19 in Madisonville, La. The annual event highlights the maritime culture of the area, attracting thousands of boat enthusiasts and spectators…
Each year, Food & Wine magazine shares their list for Best New Chefs in the country. Kelly Jacques – cofounder and chef of Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans – joins the ranks of Nina Compton, Anna…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Life and Acadiana Profile, two Renaissance Publishing titles, earned a combined 17 awards at the 2025 International Regional Magazine Awards (IRMA). These honors recognize excellence in journalism for content produced in 2024. Each year, IRMA’s prestigious awards…
In today’s episode, we’re highlighting this year’s Festival Acadien et Creoles in Lafayette with VP of Programming & Development Patrick Mould. The festival, as it’s known today, is in its 51st year of bringing Cajun and Creole culture to the…
Nicole Beauchamp is a world-renowned paranormal researcher with a soft spot for the spirit of the Crescent City. Her recent contribution to the paranormal world is her newest book “Haunted French Quarter Hotels” where she takes a dive into the history…
For a couple decades West Monroe has played host to the Louisiana Celtic Festival. While northeast louisiana might not strike many as the most celtic areas of the world, the festival brings together those from all over looking to don…
This year marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the greater New Orleans area. But, less than a month later, southwest Louisiana was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record and the biggest storm to…
Earlier this summer Tom Llamas took over the reigns as the anchor and managing editor of NBC’s Nightly News. A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, and married to a local New Orleanian, the Big Easy has been like a…
Next to the St. Louis Cathedral and the Crescent City Connection, the Superdome is a visual icon of the city of New Orleans, completing the well-known skyline of the Big Easy. Through the ups and downs of football to playing…
Lafayette has been nominated in USAToday’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Place to Visit for Fall. A contest you can help the city win by voting up until Sept. 8. This week, Ben Berthelot, president and CEO of the…
Last December Louisiana Life writer Kevin Rabalais set out in the early morning hours outside of Natchitoches with Richard Armstrong, his daughter Camille, dog Gage and the rest of their crew to go duck hunting. A hunter his entire life,…
About 30 minutes outside of Covington, sits Isabel, Louisiana in Washington Parish - the now host of a crystal-clear private lake that has officially opened to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. With kayaks, fishing spots, a 3-mile…
"The Dirty South" recently became available to stream on Amazon Prime and Roku. The 2023 film – staring Shane West, Willa Holland and Dermot Mulroney – was meant to bring a viewers into the small towns that create the South...…
On July 17, the state officially canceled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project - the biggest coastal restoration project in the country, made possibly by funds from a settlement of the 2010 BP Oil Spill. This week, Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director…
GRAND ISLE, La – This spring, Louisiana Life Magazine held a contest for Best Town in Louisiana. After months and thousands of votes, Grand Isle won Best Town out of the over 130 towns eligible for the contest. Readers overwhelmingly…
NEW ORLEANS – On July 19, the Press Club of New Orleans held their annual awards ceremony, where Louisiana Life took home the grand prize of Best Magazine. Louisiana Life outperformed 64 Parishes (2nd place) and Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide (3rd…
Canal Street in New Orleans has a long history of fashion, culture, nightlife and great food. For decades it was a main stop for New Orleans visitors and families alike. In recent years, Canal Street has lost a bit of…
Abi Caswell opened her BATTER, A Bakery in Downtown Hammond in 2022. The self-taught baker went from popping up at local farmer's markets to going viral on TikTok and expanding to open a new shop in New Orleans. Caswell shares…
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe recently held their 27th annual Pow Wow, which highlighted the tribe's culture and community. Additionally, the Pow Wow marked the opening of the tribe's new Justice Center. In this week's episode, Chairman Marshall Pierite shares insight into…
This week, we get a little dose of the Cajun culture with content creators and podcasters Koa Melancon and Sarah O’Pry - better known as the Cajun Mamas. Melancon and O'Pry rose to fame on TikTok documenting their lives in…
This week, we're headed to the Louisiana state capital. Laura Cating, senior vice president of marketing & communications for Visit Baton Rouge, gives listeners an insight to the history of the city, a little of the lore, plus what to…
On May 8, 2025, Robert Francis Prevost was introduced as Pope Leo XIV, the new head of the Catholic Church. Prevost is the first American to be elected as Pope and while that would be enough for American Catholics to…
In new host Kelly Massicot's first episode, NOWFE Executive Director Aimee Brown shares the ins and outs of a festival that brings together wine connoisseurs and aficionados a like for one week each summer. Now in its 33rd year, NOWFE…
The United States has long been… intriguing to those outside of the country. As someone who follows British pop culture pretty well, the British people especially find us as Americans, and as a country, interesting. See also the current debate…
"Louisiana Insider" is on a brief hiatus. But while we gear up for a new season, we want to hear from you, our listeners! Do you have an episode suggestion? Do you know someone in Louisiana making waves in their…
In tandem with the new season of sister publication New Orleans Magazine's "Beyond the Beads" podcast, we're launching a crossover episode. Producer, and occasional host, Kelly Massicot talks to Vice producer and storyteller Jackson Garrett. Garrett and Vice will release…
Photo by Kelly Massicot, New Orleans
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – February reminds us that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but at the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary where more than 300 of humans’ closest living relatives reside, heart disease also…
NEW ORLEANS – On Feb. 4, celebrities and musicians filled the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. It was a night of memorable moments. Miley Cyrus won her first award. During an acceptance speech for…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Origin Hotel Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel, opened today following an extensive transformation led by Tandem Hospitality Group and The Thrash Group in partnership with Benson Capital Partners. Located downtown in a historic 68-year-old building…
From crawfish and Heavenly Hash to conjuring spirits and exploring the rhythm of America, we've covered a lot this year on "Louisiana Insider." For the final week of the year, we're shining some light on some of our most popular…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Art Bridges Foundation, the national arts nonprofit founded by philanthropist Alice Walton, announced this week the launch of “Access for All,” providing $40 million in funding to 64 museums nationwide. The initiative aims to increase…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Senior Military Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lieutenant General Ronald Clark, Col. Joey Strickland, secretary of the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs, members of the U.S. Dept.…
French is perhaps one of the most beautiful languages. It is also a vital part of Louisiana’s history. Through the effort of some dedicated individuals looking to preserve our culture, we have the opportunity to hear more of the language…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB) is partnering with the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl to create a gamified experience pass program, encouraging audiences visiting for the event to explore the Shreveport-Bossier area. Visitors and…
When you need a way to promote your state that will draw lots of attention and is fun to look at, a spin-off of a Mardi Gras float might work, especially if your state is Louisiana. State tourism promotion is…
We're out of the office this week, but geared up for a new episode next week with Louisiana Life columnist Stanley Dry. Until then, we're taking a look back at some of our most popular episodes of "Louisiana Insider."…
