KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimpanzee Discovery Day returns to Chimp Haven on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with “Chimp or Treat” fall-themed activities featuring treats, pant-hoots and plenty of opportunities to learn with the chimps.…
The State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport will open Oct. 29 for the 2026 season, marking the 120th annual state fair. Nov. 15 will be the closing day for the 2026 season. Explore the Louisiana Life Insider Podcast episode with…
Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
Explore and purchase the gameday program as a keepsake for Drew Brees' induction on our sister site, Biz New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Saints…
Corn mazes are a fun fall feature in Louisiana that I often forget about. When I think of fall, I think of warm colors, lattes, pumpkins, all things pumpkin-flavored, flannel and a slight breeze in the air (usually not coming…
Originally published on Sep. 30, before the event, this piece has been updated with new information and photos. GRAND ISLE, La. (press release) – Grand Isle celebrated a new historical marker honoring the Oleander Hotel, a landmark listed on the…
Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” is the fifth installment of the prolific playwright's biographical trilogy – perfectly in keeping with the humorous, sardonic irony pervasive in his writing, and why he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.…
I find that occasionally there is a misconception about New Orleans and the level of sophistication it may bring when it comes to recreation, restoration and revelry. No, to all those who assume New Orleans is not just Bourbon Street…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, Oct. 5, the New Orleans Saints will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team’s return to the Superdome during the Monday Night Football game. The Caesars Superdome…
BOSSIER CITY, La. (press release) The Brine, a new contemporary Southern restaurant at the Louisiana Boardwalk, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2, 12-5 p.m. Located along the riverfront and connected…
Editor's note: The Shelby Stanga documentary "Shelby" was selected for the 2026 Tallahassee Film Festival with a screening on Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fogg Planetarium. Originally set for release on Nov. 1, "Shelby" will now be available…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the Saints' first home game of the 2026 season, the team welcomes fans back to Caesars Superdome with DJ Diesel (AKA Shaquille O’Neal) headlining the halftime show and more special entertainment. The home game…
BOGALUSA, La. (press release) — Lake Isabel Farm reopened on Friday, April 24, welcoming guests to its clear blue lake, white sand beaches and unique natural setting in Washington Parish. Following its inaugural 2025 season that drew more than 3,000…
CALGARY, Alberta – On Sep. 18, Louisiana Life Magazine received seven Gold and 14 total International Regional Media Association (IRMA) Awards at the 46th annual awards event hosted in Calgary. The 2026 IRMA Awards ceremony gathered magazine professionals from across…
The World Population Review, an online site for global population research and analysis, ranked the 2026 fastest-growing cities in Louisiana, based on population growth patterns from 2020 to 2025. The list ranks 155 cities across the state, classifying a city…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the past three years, the New Orleans Saints have supported the French Federation of American Football (FFFA) in developing flag football and American football in…
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. – From June 1 to July 31, Louisiana Life Magazine…
BOSSIER CITY, La. (press release) – The Louisiana Grandstand announced plans for a new, privately funded, multi-phase destination at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Organizers share that the plans bring together live music, dining, hospitality, history and future entertainment…
GONZALES, La. (press release) – Jurassic Quest, known as North America's largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, will be in Gonzales for one weekend only, Sep. 11-13, with its biggest experience yet. Families can now explore three prehistoric exhibits with…
As a Louisianian, I know how great Louisiana is, but I'm also aware of how insignificant we may seem…
Louisiana is a state filled with many amazing things: music, food, diverse heritage, fishing, hunting, festivals and more. While there are many resources for most of the Louisiana treasures–food influencers, magazines like ours, cultural centers and museums, wildlife and fisheries–there…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – Love Our Waterways, a new initiative inspired by Love the Boot Week, officially kicked off on Sep. 1. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) urge Louisianians to register cleanup events and volunteer…
KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, completed a major habitat expansion in July through more than $5.6 million in private support. The lead gift was established in 2024 by the Annenberg Foundation at the direction…
