Living in Mediterranean Luxury
There’s a touch of Spain in this Shreveport home
Best Hunting
Regional Reports from across Louisiana
NORTHERN WORTH WATCHING ROCK OF AGES IN CARMEL Looking like a miniature Gothic cathedral atop a wooded hill, the tiny and beautiful Rock Chapel graces DeSoto Parish in a town once called Bayou Pierre. The town was re-christened Carmel (garden of…
Louisiana's Top Hospitals
The patients speak There is only one major source that provides creditable ongoing analysis of hospitals. It is Medicare, which has to be interested because it pays many of the big bills. As part of its informational services, medicare.gov reports…
A Guide To Events Around Louisiana
NORTH LOUISIANA • July 13-21. Ruston Community Theatre “The King & I.” 212 N. Vienna, Ruston. (318) 255-1450. • July 13-14. Shop Til You Drop Arts, Craft & Gift Show. Bossier Civic Center, Bossier City. (318) 470-6714. •…
A Guide to the Towns on LSU’s SEC Road Schedule
ATHENS, GA. Athens, Ga., is one of America’s great college towns. Whether or not the Tigers are in town, it is still worth a visit for its Victorian architecture, eclectic shopping, inventive Southern dining and legendary live music scene. Athens…
Boudin and Barbecue
Johnson’s Boucaniere is mixing up modern and traditional food in Lafayette.
Health
BINDING DOCUMENTS SIGNED TO SAVE UMC LAFAYETTE – Lafayette General continues to make progress toward finalizing its acquisition of University Medical Center, the financially struggling hospital it has pledged to save. In December 2012, Lafayette General, as well as members…
Business News from Around the State
CHIEF EXECUTIVE magazine recently ranked Louisiana No. 11 in the U.S. – the state’s highest position ever – in the publication’s annual ranking of Best & Worst States for Business. The ranking further illustrates Louisiana’s ongoing rise in national business…
Of Cows and Men
Putting inheritance money to good use.
Barometer
A compendium of what’s hot and what’s not in Louisiana
Recipe: Pork Belly and Spring Corn Maque Choux
Chef Troy Deano of 18 Steak at L’Auberge Casino Hotel in Baton Rouge shares a dish.
Stirring it Up in New Roads
I have driven along Hospital Road in the Pointe Coupee Parish town of New Roads many times. To me, the street is a switch-over from one highway to another on the way to and from Central Louisiana. Most often my…
Sister Act: Answering the Sibling Question
The sibling question is such a hard one for me to successfully answer, and I get asked it all the time. Everyone does. It is a typical “get to know you” question, ostensibly harmless: “Do you have any brothers or…
Angel Webb & Kyle Suggs
Bride: Angel Webb Groom: Kyle Suggs Date: March 24, 2012 Ceremony: Jackson Square Reception: Ralph and Kacoo’s Gown: Oleg Cassini from David’s Bridal Bridesmaids: Dillard’s Men’s Attire: Calvin Klein from Men’s Warehouse Rings: Gold was contributed by family members, then…
Real Wedding: Scarlett Reeves & William Thomas
Bride: Scarlett Reeves Groom: William Thomas Date: May 12, 2012 Ceremony: Preservation Hall Reception: The Napoleon House Gown: Privately designed in Bogota by Martha Ferro Rings: Brent&Jess Florist: Tommy’s Flower Shop Cake: Le Croissant D’Or Caterer: Napoleon House Photographer: Shoot…
Tiffani Reding & Michael Amedeo Jr.
Bride: Tiffani Marie Reding Groom: Michael Mark Amedeo Jr. Date: March 23, 2013 Ceremony: The Riverview Room balcony Reception: The Riverview Room Gown Designer: Jim Hjelm Blush from The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe Bridesmaids Dresses: Venus from The Bridal Boutique…
Local Professionals Answer Your Wedding Music Questions
Think of your wedding music as the soundtrack to your most romantic occasion. You’ll want to personalize it to your taste, of course, but also provide some crowd-pleasing hits for your guests after the ceremony is over and everyone is…
Amanda McIntyre & Alex Wood
Bride: Amanda Lynn McIntyre Groom: Alex Brennan Wood Date: February 23, 2013 Ceremony: St. Anthony of Padua Reception: Chateau Estates Country Club Gown: Yvonne LaFleur from Yvonne LaFleur Bridesmaids Dresses: Sophia Tolli from The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe Men’s Attire:…
Victoria Bard & Cuong Tran
Bride: Victoria Bard Groom: Cuong Tran Date: December 8, 2012 Ceremony: Popp Fountain at City Park Reception: Panda King Coordinator: Maria Tran Gown: Jasmine Bridal from Pearl’s Place Bridesmaids Dresses: Alvina Valenta from The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe Rings: Minh…
Local Wedding: Kirkwood – Reiss
Sarah Ann Kirkwood and Crutcher Eaves Reiss met at the University of Virginia while earning their undergraduate degrees. Sarah was on the varsity volleyball team while Crutcher was on the football team. The two were friends and began dating while…
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