Capitol Ideas
Capitol Ideas Here’s a hint. The place is in Baton Rouge. OK, I guess you need more information, but first, what prompted this discussion? In this a year that best be forgotten, except maybe for LSU’s football trophy, there has…
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Episode 4: Do You Know What It Means? Rambles Through New Orleans
This week, Mark Romig, chief marketing officer for tourism development at New Orleans & Company, joins host Errol Laborde to explore one of the world’s most colorful cities – New Orleans. They talk about the future, tourism, the Saints…
LSU Museum of Art Returns to Regular Hours Starting Sept. 1
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) has been open since the end of May with modified hours and safety protocols, and has met the challenge of balancing virtual programming while encouraging safe…
Flying Heart Brewing in Shreveport-Bossier Expanding with second location in West Monroe
BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – Ground Breaking for Flying Heart Brewing & Pub’s New Location in West Monroe, Louisiana Flying Heart Brewing & Pub will break ground on their second location at 204 Commerce Street, West Monroe, Louisiana…
Civil War Tours of New Orleans Wins 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award For Historical/Heritage Tours
GRETNA, La (press release) – Civil War Tours of New Orleans today announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for historical/heritage tours. Based on a full year of TripAdvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by…
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve is increasing access to Barataria Preserve and Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is increasing access. The National Park Service (NPS)…
Every Dog Can Have Its Stay at a Louisiana State Park
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Pets have always been welcome to enjoy the trails and outdoor spaces at Louisiana State Parks, but they were not allowed to overnight with their owners in our cabins until now. Lt. Governor Billy…
LSU MOA Zoom Event, Aug. 23
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – LAST CALL TO VIEW CONSPICUOUS CONVERSATION featuring artists April Hammock, Ross Jahnke, and Brian Kelly Sunday, August 23 // 2:00-2:30 p.m. on Zoom Join us for a 'last call to view' conversation on LSU…
Episode 3: Calling Baton Rouge, a Fun Ramble Through the Capitol City
This week, Jeremy Alford, the publisher and editor of LaPolitics Weekly, joins host Errol Laborde to explore the state’s capitol city. They talk about politics, LSU, favorite haunts and things to do. Enjoy songs, stories about Earl and Huey…
Dr. Cade Brumley, Education Leaders To Discuss School Updates, Reforms On Live Webinars
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Throughout the week, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy (Pelican Institute) is streaming live, virtual meetings with Louisiana education leaders. In the meetings, which are called PeliCasts and will be hosted live on…
Cajun Traditions Announces New Meat Processing Facility In Church Point
CHURCH POINT, La. (press release) — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Cajun Traditions Food Processors owner Lonnie Richard announced the company’s development of a new meat processing and packaging facility in Church Point, Louisiana. Meat processing startup Cajun Traditions…
September Virtual Event at LSU Museum of Art: LSU MOA Artist Talk with Letitia Huckaby
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Join LSU MOA for a virtual Artist Talk with Letitia Huckaby to hear about her work in LSU MOA's upcoming exhibition Letitia Huckaby: This Same Dusty Road (on view: September 17, 2020–March 14,…
"Louisiana Travel Talks" Facebook Live with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Lt. Governor's office is taking “Louisiana Travel Talks” on the road again. After a fun and successful afternoon at Global Wildlife Refuge in Tangipahoa Parish, they are headed to Evangeline Parish and…
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Donates Additional Supply of Hand Sanitizer to Support Local COVID-19 Prevention Efforts
BATON ROUGE (press release) – ExxonMobil announced today that it has donated an additional 2,000 gallons of locally manufactured hand sanitizer that has been distributed to area first responders, the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System, Louisiana State University,…
Episode 2: Leadbelly, Elvis, Hank and historian Winston Hall take Shreveport
In this week's episode, listeners will hear from Elvis, early blues singer Leadbelly and stories about Hank Williams. The latest episode is about Shreveport, which was once the site of the Louisiana Hayride, a Saturday night country music show…
Urban South Brewery Donates Hand Sanitizer to More Than 150 Public Schools in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Urban South Brewery, New Orleans’ largest craft brewery, recently donated a bottle of hand sanitizer to every public school teacher in Orleans and Jefferson Parish in Louisiana. The brewery began producing hand sanitizer during citywide bar…
Hogs For The Cause Expands Fundraising Efforts
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Hogs for the Cause announced it has launched a peer-to-peer socially driven community fundraising platform that can be utilized around the country—anyone, anywhere can now support families battling pediatric brain cancer. “Our current fundraising…
Sazerac House Now Distilling Sazerac Rye At On-Site Distillery
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the first time in history, whiskey is being legally produced in the Central Business District of New Orleans and will be for sale at the Sazerac House, the immersive spirited experience which opened…
Floating Dock Unveiled in Jeanerette as Part of Bayou Teche National Paddle Trail Event rescheduled for August 11 at City Park.
JEANERETTE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project is excited to announce that the installation of a floating dock at T.J. Viator Memorial Park in Jeanerette is now complete. The dock installation was implemented via a grant from the Federal…
"Living with Art: Selections from Baton Rouge Collections" on view until Sept. 27 at LSU Museum of Art
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – To commemorate the opening of the LSU Museum of Art in the Shaw Center for the Arts fifteen years ago, we present this special exhibition celebrating art collecting in Baton Rouge. Through the…
Vermilionville and La Cuisine de Maman to Open on Thursday Evenings
VERMILIONVILLE, La (press release) – On Thursday, Aug. 6, Vermilionville and La Cuisine de Maman will offer evening hours for visitors. On Thursdays, both the village and the restaurant will be open until 8pm! La Cuisine de Maman Hours: Monday-Saturday…
Shadows-On-The-Teche Plein Air Art Competition 2021 Call for Artists
NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – Applications are open for the 7th annual Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Competition. Thirty artists will have the opportunity to compete for $6,500 in cash prizes to be awarded by Judge Kenn Backhaus, nationally acclaimed Bucks…
Episode 1: Explore Lafayette with travel writer Cheré Coen
In the first episode of "Louisiana Insider," Errol Laborde and Cheré Coen travel to Lafayette, Louisiana. There's music, food and a whole lot of history! THIS OR THAT Cheré Dastugue Coen…
Best $3 Ever Spent
You would think that an introvert who works at home would perform ok in this pandemic. At first, I did fine, although having family members constantly at home proved challenging at times. But last week hit me hard. I…
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