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The Annual 2023 Top Louisiana Doctors listing will be published in the November/December issue of Louisiana Life magazine. The Top Louisiana Doctors are nominated by their peers in a survey process by Castle and Connolly Medical LTD, Louisiana Life has…

Tales from the Darkside

  Throughout middle school, high school and college, two of my favorite pastimes were intentionally scaring myself witless via horror flicks and terrifying novels. On any given night of the week, I’d hole up with cousins, friends or boyfriends in…

Rougarous and Other Creatures 

  Hunters were pursuing monsters, and on this day the pursuers would win. But there were still many other creatures nearby. This being the season of Halloween brings to mind beasts that lurk in our world. Some states have legends…

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Writer Misty Milioto Misty Milioto is a freelance writer and editor with 22 years of experience working with publications across the country, including Sunset, U.S. News & World Report and Modern Luxury’s suite of 80-plus regional publications such as Aspen…

Gumbo Gusto

  Recently ranked as the third most festival-obsessed state in the U.S., Louisiana boasts three competitive gumbo festivals in a single weekend: New Iberia’s 33rd annual World Championship Gumbo Cookoff features 100 teams of gumbo pros Oct. 14-15; (iberiachamber.org/gumbocookoff). Chackbay…

Eureka Moments

It’s believed that when Greek Archimedes understood how to determine the purity of gold he exclaimed, “Heureka,” meaning “I have found it!” Today, we use that expression as…

Traveling Around Louisiana

Lafayette has a festival for everything – from beer to boudin, shrimp to sugarcane, gumbo to gratons – there is always something happening. Experience the vibrant culture Lafayette has to offer at these upcoming…

LARC

  For over 60 years, LARC has been a pillar of support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Lafayette community. Since their inception, LARC has been committed to fully integrating the people they serve into the…

Ghosts and Girls

Haunted Legacy: City of the Undead From “Interview with a Vampire” to tales of voodoo, above-ground cemeteries, haunted alleys and taverns, New Orleans remains a city linked with ghost stories and mysteries. In “City of the Undead,” author Robin Ann…

Natural Escapes

When we think of a cabin getaway, mountains and deep woods spring to mind. In Louisiana, visitors may find similar escapes — although actual mountains may be hard to find — but…

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