GRAND ISLE, La (press release) – The Oleander Hotel, a two-story structure that has withstood time and storms on Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island, has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places—a significant milestone in the campaign to…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – This Summer, the Houma, Northshore, Westbank and Siegen Lane Hooters locations hosted canned food and pet supply drives with meet and greet opportunities with Jared Jones, Steven Milam, Jake Brown and Casan Evans. Jared, Steven,…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – CC’s Coffee House announced a fresh seasonal menu, introducing limited-time fall flavors and treats, along with new permanent menu items. Available from Aug. 9 – Oct. 31, guests can enjoy handcrafted beverages in two returning seasonal…
About 30 minutes outside of Covington, sits Isabel, Louisiana in Washington Parish - the now host of a crystal-clear private lake that has officially opened to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. With kayaks, fishing spots, a 3-mile…
"The Dirty South" recently became available to stream on Amazon Prime and Roku. The 2023 film – staring Shane West, Willa Holland and Dermot Mulroney – was meant to bring a viewers into the small towns that create the South...…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art announced A Bayou State of Mind, on view Sept. 4. How do you translate the spirit of your environment? The museum shares that the exhibition A Bayou State of…
HAMMOND, La (press release) – The Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow is back Oct. 11–12, with an adrenaline-fueled lineup of military jets, stunt teams and extreme aviation talent. This year, the HNRA also launched a new program to help fans get…
LAPLACE, La (press release) – In Louisiana’s River Parishes, fall kicks off a season of festivals celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of the region. From the swampy fun of the Alligator Festival to the savory flavors of the Andouille…
This past Saturday, July 19, Lafayette’s own Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier fought Hawaiian-born reigning BMF Champion Max Holloway in a much-anticipated night. It would be Poirier’s final fight before setting down his gloves and retiring from the sport. The energy…
On July 17, the state officially canceled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project - the biggest coastal restoration project in the country, made possibly by funds from a settlement of the 2010 BP Oil Spill. This week, Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director…
GRAND ISLE, La – This spring, Louisiana Life Magazine held a contest for Best Town in Louisiana. After months and thousands of votes, Grand Isle won Best Town out of the over 130 towns eligible for the contest. Readers overwhelmingly…
NEW ORLEANS – On July 19, the Press Club of New Orleans held their annual awards ceremony, where Louisiana Life took home the grand prize of Best Magazine. Louisiana Life outperformed 64 Parishes (2nd place) and Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide (3rd…
Canal Street in New Orleans has a long history of fashion, culture, nightlife and great food. For decades it was a main stop for New Orleans visitors and families alike. In recent years, Canal Street has lost a bit of…
On the evening of August 26, 2005, I was in the owner’s suite at the Superdome. (I had gained entry not because of rank but because of luck and knowing one of the hosts.) The event was a mere pre-season…
MONROE, La (press release) – The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana is proud to announce that Ray L. Morrison, DO, FACOS, DFACOS, who previously served as VCOM-Louisiana’s founding dean, has resumed his role as Dean of the VCOM-Louisiana…
HAMMOND, La (press release) – Honoring decades of Louisiana aviation excellence, the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returns October 11-12 to celebrate flight, heritage and community. Organizers share that this year’s theme, “Bayou Skies: Honoring Louisiana’s Aviation Legacy,” pays tribute to…
LAPLACE, La (press release) – The King Kat Tournament Trail is set to return to the waterways of Louisiana’s River Parishes in Lac Des Allemands, Sept. 19-20. As one of the premier catfishing tournaments in the region, organizers share that…
MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – IAmSimplyBeautiful Global, in partnership with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, announced the 2nd Annual LaRuE Women’s Empowerment Celebration, taking place on the evening of Monday, Sept. 8, at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana. This…
LAKE CHARLES, La – Last month was National Fishing and Boating Week, and BoatBooker, a platform for booking boating trips, released its list of the top boating destinations to mark the occasion. Lake Charles made the cut. Why is Lake…
Abi Caswell opened her BATTER, A Bakery in Downtown Hammond in 2022. The self-taught baker went from popping up at local farmer's markets to going viral on TikTok and expanding to open a new shop in New Orleans. Caswell shares…
ISABEL, Louisiana (press release) – Lake Isabel Farm, home to a crystal-clear private lake, is now open to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. Just over an hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Covington, Lake Isabel offers…
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe recently held their 27th annual Pow Wow, which highlighted the tribe's culture and community. Additionally, the Pow Wow marked the opening of the tribe's new Justice Center. In this week's episode, Chairman Marshall Pierite shares insight into…
Well, we’re right in it now. Summer and hurricane season, the double whammy. This can be a rough time for some people, both because of the unbearably long hot days and the memories of past hurricanes. It’s hard to believe…
