Author: Site Staff

Rise & Revel

Each Mardi Gras morning, maskers – hundreds of them, perhaps a thousand – walk the streets of New Orleans’ Faubourg Marigny neighborhood downriver from the Vieux Carré. They are heading to a central gathering point where all of the individual…

Louisianians of the Year

Every year we come up with a list of Louisianians of the Year, and every year it's difficult. There are so many worthy candidates. Our state is full of people who serve the greater good whether it's through art, philanthrophy,…

Why Elections Aren’t Fun Anymore

Democracy was never intended to be an entertainment event per se. At best, free elections were supposed to allow for a rational discussion of issues so that voters could evaluate candidates and make the right choices. Nevertheless, if the process…

Break in Action

1. Pictured here are banners from the Superdome. Which team did the Saints beat to win the NFC championship and then the world’s championship? A. Minnesota Vikings/Indianapolis Colts B. Atlanta Falcons/Indianapolis Colts C. Chicago Bears/New England Patriots D. Atlanta Falcons/Denver…