KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary located outside of Shreveport in Keithville, La., will be the feature of a new National Geographic series titled “Meet the Chimps”. The six-part documentary series, streaming on Disney+…
Louisiana has long inspired the artist finding natural beauty, Kings and Queens, Jazz roots and the passion of many cultures. Errol Laborde, executive editor of Louisiana Life, along with podcast producer, Kelly Massicot, join guest John Kemp, art columnist…
COVINGTON, La (press release) – In September, Chevron committed $500,000 to assist Cameron and Calcasieu Parish residents affected by Hurricane Laura. Now, with Hurricane Delta impacting the same areas, the company has announced that Team Rubicon will receive the remaining…
Monroe, Louisiana is the town that put the pop in Coca Cola and is near prehistoric mounds and a crop duster service that turned into a major airline. Monroe and its sister city West Monroe are separated by the…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Entering its 21st year, the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice (LYRC) Awards Program is excited to announce the 2021-2022 nominated title lists for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Since the program’s first list in 1999,…
LAFAYETTE, La – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is going virtual this year, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little something special while celebrating at home. Acadian Slice sent their "Brown Butta Pecan Pie" recipe to Acadiana Profile…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser proclaimed October 2020 as Atchafalaya Month in Louisiana, welcoming everyone to safely visit and Feed Your Soul with the sites, flavors, and fun of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA).…
Lake Charles is close enough to Texas to the west to have a cowboy influence; close enough to the Atchafalaya to the east to have a Cajun influence and close enough to the swamps to the south to have…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is proud to announce October 2020 as Folklife Month in Louisiana. This year marks the sixth annual celebration of the state’s living traditions and the individuals who sustain them. Organized…
He grew up listening to swamp pop music. The only difference was that his Pop was one of the swamp poppers. This week’s Inside Louisiana podcast is a fun romp through the music that echoed across Louisiana during the…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – In the wake of Hurricane Laura, Community Coffee Company has committed to donating 10% of proceeds from the sales of Community® coffee and tea products in retail grocery locations in Louisiana and Texas through…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are proud to announce the selection of chefs from across the state to represent their areas in the 13th annual Louisiana Seafood…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The State Library of Louisiana entered Phase 3 of its reopening process today, Monday, September 21, under the guidelines issued by the state and the Centers for Disease Control. “The State Library and all…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – National Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15, and during this month and throughout the year, Los Adaes celebrates the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans. Los Adaes is a Louisiana State Historic…
RUSTON, La (press release) – The STEM Next Opportunity Fund today announced a multi-year grant to the Louisiana Center for Afterschool Learning (LACAL) as part of the Million Girls Moonshot. The Intel Foundation and the Gordon and Betty Moore…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – With only a year of culinary school under their belts, three SOWELA Technical Community College students were thrust into the frontlines of their aspiring careers, cooking thousands of meals each day for the survivors…
Several times Lake Pontchartrain has faced serious pollution issues and each time it has survived largely because the lake, when given a chance, has had the ability to cleanse itself. Once closed to public swimming, folks these days are…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Johnette Downing has been chosen to represent Louisiana at the National Book Festival. Downing is an author/illustrator, performing artist, and Louisiana native. She has penned more than 25 books for children that celebrate our…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The 2020 Louisiana Film Prize announced that Catherine Ann Taylor’s THIN SLICING has been added to the roster of 20 finalists who will compete for a $25,000 grand prize (the world’s largest cash prize for…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2021 AmeriCorps State and National Grants. This annual grant competition is open to governmental agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit entities…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – In this time of disruption due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to celebrate young people making a difference through volunteer service. Today through November 10, Prudential Financial and the National Association of…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Sparring with a band of crazed warriors, getting stuck in a giant web and nearly being torn to shreds by giant beasts is not Matt Loman’s idea of a honeymoon. Yet, here he is, just…
There are more legends about life along the Mississippi river than there are curves in its path. (Well, almost as many.) This week’s “Louisiana Insider” podcast examines the legends and the dynamics of the mightiest of rivers. Mary Ann…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – For the first time in over 40 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles—the world’s largest Cajun and Creole festival—will be hosted virtually, to the world. With the theme “Bonne Fête Tout le Monde,” three days of…
