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Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival Lineup

BURAS, La (press release) — The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival will return to historic Fort Jackson for a weekend of food, live music and carnival rides to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Plaquemines Parish. The fair begins Friday,…

Shreveport Chamber Recognizes ATHENA Award Recipient

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) — On Nov. 13, the Greater Shreveport Chamber recognized Ruth Moseley Norton, partner at Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC,  as the area's 57th ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient at the 35th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon,…

“Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” in Alexandria This Weekend

This weekend, witness local talent perform "Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria at the Lagniappe Theatre. The performance welcomes audiences of all ages and features dancing, costumes and more. Promoters of the event say "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on…

Film Louisiana Brings Louisiana Locations Lookbook to Hollywood

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Film Louisiana launched the Louisiana Locations Lookbook at its Crawfish Étouffée & Cocktails reception on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. The lookbook was designed to illustrate the state’s location diversity and its capacity to…

Grand Isle’s Oleander Hotel Receives Donation for Restoration

GRAND ISLE, La (press release) – The Karen B. Yoh Foundation donated $50,000 to Grand Isle's Oleander Hotel restoration project, bringing the total funds raised to $343,000 of the organization’s $400,000 goal. “We’re deeply grateful for the Karen B. Yoh…

What We Are Eating Right Now Around Louisiana

November - December Denny Culbert This is a bit silly and totally biased, but my favorite restaurant of the moment is my own wine shop, Wild Child, for Friday lunch. Our team has developed a menu using the best of…

EatLafayette Presents 2025 Acadiana Eats Festival IV

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – EatLafayette announced the return of Acadiana Eats Festival IV, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Village in Scott. This free, family-friendly festival will highlight some of Acadiana’s best…

Alligator Festival Returns Later this Month

LULING, La (press release) – The Annual Alligator Festival, presented by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, is a tradition that organizers share celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture, rich heritage and unique wildlife environment. This four-day festival offers live alligator exhibits, musical…

Isn’t it Grand?

Grand Isle is Louisiana at its most concentrated; a distillation of every unique taste, adventurous spirit and cultural memory that makes the Gulf South special. An 8-mile-long stretch of beach and wetlands, the state’s only inhabited barrier island, Grand Isle…

The Musical Pursuits of Shreveport’s Maggie Koerner

The music industry knocks down more than it lifts up. But for Maggie Koerner, a bluesy singer/songwriter who has done more than her fair share of time in the trenches of the music machine, talent was never in question and…

What We Are Reading This Year

September - October Misty Milioto “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman. This story follows a man and his cat who must survive a deadly alien-run dungeon crawler game that has replaced Earth. While it’s a totally different genre for me,…

Fall Travel

Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Lafayette CVC Fall is the perfect time to visit Lafayette. Cooler weather and warm vibes create the ideal…

CC’s Coffee House Releases Fall Flavors, New Menu Additions

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – CC’s Coffee House announced a fresh seasonal menu, introducing limited-time fall flavors and treats, along with new permanent menu items. Available from Aug. 9 – Oct. 31, guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages in two returning seasonal…

River Parishes Announce 2025 Fall Festival Season

LAPLACE, La (press release) – In Louisiana’s River Parishes, fall kicks off a season of festivals celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of the region. From the swampy fun of the Alligator Festival to the savory flavors of the Andouille…

Morrison Resumes Role as Dean of VCOM-Louisiana Medical School

MONROE, La (press release) – The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana is proud to announce that Ray L. Morrison, DO, FACOS, DFACOS, who previously served as VCOM-Louisiana’s founding dean, has resumed his role as Dean of the VCOM-Louisiana…

Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow 2025 Date Announced

HAMMOND, La (press release) – Honoring decades of Louisiana aviation excellence, the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returns October 11-12 to celebrate flight, heritage and community. Organizers share that this year’s theme, “Bayou Skies: Honoring Louisiana’s Aviation Legacy,” pays tribute to…

2nd Annual LaRuE Women’s Empowerment Celebration Set for September

MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – IAmSimplyBeautiful Global, in partnership with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, announced the 2nd Annual LaRuE Women’s Empowerment Celebration, taking place on the evening of Monday, Sept. 8, at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana. This…

Lake Charles Named #3 Top Boating Destinations

LAKE CHARLES, La – Last month was National Fishing and Boating Week, and BoatBooker, a platform for booking boating trips, released its list of the top boating destinations to mark the occasion. Lake Charles made the cut. Why is Lake…

Lake Isabel Farm Opens to the Public for the First Time

ISABEL, Louisiana (press release) –  Lake Isabel Farm, home to a crystal-clear private lake, is now open to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. Just over an hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Covington, Lake Isabel offers…

Marcella Simien and the Zydeco Blues

Epitomizing a marriage between zydeco and blues that embodies generations of an authentic musical tradition, Marcella Simien proudly takes her place as a standard bearer of the Creole sound through spiritual reinvention and modern innovation. Daughter of zydeco legend Terrance…

Summer Travel

Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Shreveport-Bossier Shreveport-Bossier is packed with family-friendly fun this summer! Visit Gators and Friends to race go-karts, feed alligators,…

Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival Returns

JEAN LAFITTE, La (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival is back, taking place May 30–June 1 at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds, located at 4953 City Park Dr. in Jean Lafitte. “This festival celebrates the spirit that…

8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival announced the talent lineup, Pioneer Award winner and sponsors for the upcoming festival. The event will be held May 17 and 18 at the East Baton…

Spring and Summer Travel

Adventure is calling and the Gulf South is ready to answer with festivals, getaways, and excursions to wile away those hot Summer days. Big Cypress Lodge One of the South’s great wonders, the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid, holds a wilderness…

“Grand Isle Jewels” Oyster Brand Makes it’s Debut

GRAND ISLE, La (press release) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joins all Grand Isle off-bottom oyster farmers, Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Sea Grant, the Grand Isle Port Commission and the Town of Grand Isle to announce the…

Galvez Rum Now Available in Select Louisiana Stores

JACKSON, La (press release) – Galvez Rum, one of the newest premium craft rums on the market and inspired by Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Gálvez, is now hitting store shelves, bars and restaurants across Louisiana. After years of development…