Barometer
A compendium of what’s hot and what’s not in Louisiana
Best Hunting
State of the Union
There’s only one reception hall that comes complete with Bobby Jindal watching over the wedding cake.Of all the votes ever taken in the building now known as the Old State Capitol, back in the days when it was just “the…
Around Louisiana
Regional Reports from across the state
Shelby Stanga
History Channel’s ax man has stories to tell.
What People Throughout Louisiana Eat During Mardi Gras
16 top foods of the Louisiana Mardi Gras
People of the Mounds
From Poverty Point to the LSU campus, exploring ancient cultures
Loggers
The ever-growing popularity of reality television has set its sights on the once-little-thought-about industry of timber-harvesting and logging.
Along the Tammany Trace
That the entire eastern half of the Lake Pontchartrain Northshore is now spanned by a grand 31-mile bike trail is no longer news. The surprise is that it has had such an impact. Simply by threading them together, the Tammany…
Elegance of Industry
Photographer Charles Martin chronicles life along the River Parishes.
Water’s Edge
This Shreveport home was a long time coming but worth the wait.
Simple Soup for a Cold Day
When the weather is bleak, soup and bread are the ultimate comfort foods.
Health
Recently Discovered Gene May Help Fight CancerSHREVEPORT –– LSU Health Sciences Center at Shreveport recently identified a mammalian gene that is required for the growth and spread of some human cancers. This discovery could lead to a greater understanding of…
Business news from around the state
Ongoing work by entrepreneurs and economic developers to build business statewide paid off this year with a rising public perception of Louisiana as a place to do business. Site Selection magazine placed the state at No. 9 on its annual…
Country Boredom, Country Fun
Every once in a while, when I hear about the exciting, fun-filled adventures of some friend in the city, I feel a twinge of envy.My last gig before farm wife, you see, was as a single 20-something magazine writer in…
A compendium of what’s hot and what’s not in Louisiana
Fanta-sy Come TrueFanta soft drink fans chose Brittany Hampton of Baton Rouge as the “Fourth Fantana,” Businesswire.com announced. Contestants submitted one-minute videos showcasing their talents, and semifinalists were named. Fanta fans then voted online, sending the top three to Atlanta,…
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…
Masquerade
As our carriage approached the building that houses the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu in Lake Charles, a group of masked revelers was waiting in the parking lot. When the mule stopped, the revelers approached us and began tossing…
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…
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