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The Good Life: North Louisiana

North Louisiana is justly famed for its wealth of options for enjoying the outdoor life. Sportsman’s Paradise really is a paradise for those who love to hunt, fish, hike, bike or just relax by a quiet lake. But the region…

The Good Life: Cajun Country

Nestled in the southwest corner of Louisiana, Cajun Country is a place where family, food and fun take center stage. People from all over love to visit, eager to dance a two-step or taste the famous filé gumbo. But Cajun…

Great Louisiana Quiz: Basketball Edition

 1. Pictured here is Pete Maravich of the former New Orleans Jazz. What city is the opposing team from? A. Atlanta B. Chicago C. Denver D. New York2. Louisiana native Karl Malone played most of his career for the Utah…

Louisiana's Top-Ranked Hospitals

As part of its informational services, medicare.gov reports on evaluations of hospitals based on queries of patients. We have combed through the data and created a one-of-a-kind list that shows the state’s hospitals according to locality. To qualify for our…

Great Louisiana Quiz: Louisiana Seafood

Pictured here is a sample of Louisiana seafood. Modern refrigeration and farming techniques have altered the seasons a bit, but we are traditionalists. The natural season of one of these seafoods is between September and April; the other between December…

Gary L. Jones, Ph.D. – Louisianian of the Year – Education

  We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we…

Gina Womack – Louisianian of the Year – Civic Activism

  We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we…

James Dickson – Louisianian of the Year – Wildlife Conservation

  We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we…

Jenny Ellerbe – Louisianian of the Year – Visual Arts

  We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we…

Troy Landry – Louisianian of the Year – Celebrity

  We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we…

John Folse – Louisianian of the Year – Culinary

We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we could…

Daryl Byrd – Louisianian of the Year – Entrepreneur

  We present here our first class of Louisianians of the Year. In doing so we defined some key categories: Conservationist, Visual Artist, Civic Activist, Educator, Celebrity, Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur. There are other important, higher profile categories that we…

Carnival in New Orleans

Pictured here are members of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. If it is true that blondes have more fun, what can be assumed, from this picture, about people whose hair is pink…

Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Louisiana

You’ll never be bored. Louisiana is like many states rolled into one. Each region has its own distinct topography, wildlife, culture, cuisine and history, so you can enjoy your retirement in many different ways without making long trips.Active lifestyles are…

Lifelines

Baton Rouge General’s Two CampusesIn response to your recent article “Louisiana’s Top Hospitals,” I’d like to thank you for your efforts to educate consumers on the importance of hospital quality – well done! To clarify, Baton Rouge General is one…

Louisiana’s Top Hospitals

We take our health care coverage quite seriously. Whether it is presenting lists of doctors, dentists, nursing homes or hospitals, we look for companies with a creditable methodology. We concede that no selection method is perfect, yet we know that…

Lifetimes

a guide to festivals around the state july-august 2011

lifelines

Remember Tabasco?In the May/June issue, I was quite surprised to see no Tabasco included in your display of Louisiana foods and seasonings. How come? Tabasco is older than all those other things.Richard W. Leche Jr.CovingtonEd. Reply: You are certainly correct…

lifetimes

a guide to festivals around the state may-June

Louisiana's 5 Star Nursing Homes

electing a nursing home is often a difficult decision. Listed here are some of the state’s top-ranked nursing homes as determined by HealthGrades, a Golden, Colo., company that specializes in nursing home and hospital evaluations.Below is the company’s explanation of…

Hey, Who’s the Guy on the Right?

In American pop culture, just about any place where Elvis Presley hung out has come to qualify as a quirky place, even if it was 56 years ago.Presley came to Louisiana often, most notably for Shreveport’s Louisiana Hayride, where the…

Easy Rider

Re: At Last, A Monument for Easy RiderNovember/December 2010Your article on the monument for Easy Rider was as exciting as Christmas morning. Recognition of what the story Fonda and Hopper put on the screen is went far beyond just being…

10 Reasons to Retire in Louisiana

1. You’ll feel at home.Louisiana is known for its hospitality, so it doesn’t take long for newcomers to feel right at home. Having company is an art practiced often by Louisiana’s people, who love to welcome visitors to enjoy a…

Greater New Orleans Region

Most people know that New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Its music, food and hospitality make it a No. 1 destination for visitors year after year. But you might not realize that New Orleans is more…