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…
Mayor Andrew “Andy” D’Aquilla says, “We are deeply honored to be named Louisiana Life magazine’s Best Town in Louisiana. This recognition reflects the charm, history and natural beauty of St. Francisville, but most importantly, it celebrates the people who make…
The 50th annual Red River Revel (October 8-11, 15-18) kicks off with an epic drone and fireworks show. Shreveport’s multi-arts festival showcases a creative kids zone and 200 visual and performing artists on multiple stages featuring headliners such as Better…
By now we’ve all seen it, heard it or maybe even already knew it: SpaceX is coming to Louisiana to build its largest facility yet in Vermilion Parish’s Pecan Island. The rumors were confirmed on Tuesday during a SpaceX event…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) will invest more than $1.6 million in Louisiana communities to support the arts. Through the investment, Nungesser and the LDOA seek to support…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – Louisiana Fish Fry, the Baton Rouge-based seafood, seasoning and cooking brand specializing in Cajun flavors, announced the launch of its new Red Beans Seasoning. The Louisiana Fish Fry Red Beans Seasoning is the brand's latest…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The New Orleans Saints and Legends Global announced new additions to the food and beverage program at Caesars Superdome for the 2026 NFL season. In celebration of the Saints’ 60th season, organizers share that fans…
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…
HAMMOND, La. (press release) – The Sonic Foundation partnered with local franchise group Pray Sonic to help bring nationally recognized educator Ron Clark to nearly 3,000 teachers, administrators and school staff in the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As part of…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana announced the nominated books for the 2027-2028 Louisiana Readers’ Choice program. Organizers share that since the program began in 1999, over half a million…
On Aug. 6, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) set the opening dates for the 2026 fall inshore shrimp season within state waters, based on information from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists and public comments.…
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (press release) – Louisiana country artists Chris Pryor and Amber Lynn have earned a nomination at the 2026 Josie Music Awards for their collaboration, “Let The Moonshine.” According to its website, the Josie Music Awards are recognized as…
PORTLAND (press release) – The Dyrt, a campsite app built by one of the largest RVing and camping communities in the U.S., announced the 2026 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards presented by Luxefly Base Camp, naming a Louisiana campground…
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…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, the New Orleans Saints franchise unveiled plans for the Saints' 60th season, a year-long celebration honoring six decades of Saints football. The celebration will feature commemorative branding, exclusive merchandise, fan experiences, digital storytelling,…
COVINGTON, La. (press release) – The Northshore’s annual Heroes Who Cook fundraiser will raise money for the Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House with a competitive cook-off involving 18 celebrity and restaurant teams on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Heroes Who…
Editor's Note: I got to experience part of the media preview of the first-ever Tales of the Cocktail passport experience open to the public, beyond industry professionals. The tour offered a behind-the-scenes experience into a world of cocktail knowledge…
NEW ORLEANS – A new X Games New Orleans event, happening July 24-26 at Caesars Superdome, brings together the world's top skateboard, BMX and Moto X athletes for three days of competition. The event is the inaugural MoonPay X Games League…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Scheduled to open in late 2026, The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute is a 132,000- square-foot facility that will bring Ochsner Health’s neuroscience programs under one roof. The $120 million investment into…
NEW ORLEANS — Renaissance Publishing, the umbrella company behind Louisiana Life, New Orleans Magazine, Biz New Orleans, New Orleans Bride, New Orleans Homes, St. Charles Avenue and…
On July 9, 2026, Chef John Folse celebrated his 80th birthday. Author Miguel Savoy, a ninth-generation Louisianan from Mamou, La., interviewed Chef Folse as he reminisced on his upbringing. The…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Today at 10 a.m., tickets went on sale for a new Italian food-and-drink event, Carla Pesono's Taste of Italy, coming to New Orleans in October. Organizers…
