Around The State

Louisiana Gained 11 New Millionaires on April 29 Powerball

BATON ROUGE (press release) – Louisiana made history on April 29 with one of the most remarkable Powerball drawings the state has ever seen. Eleven Louisiana Powerball players became millionaires in a single drawing, combining for $16 million in total…

The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival Returns for 2026

JEAN LAFITTE, La. (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival returns May 29-31, offering a celebration that combines Louisiana seafood, live music and immersive bayou experiences all in one place. The festival captures the culture, environment and spirit of…

Things to Do: A Bucket List for Louisiana

1 | Take a Swamp Tour It’s so easy to enjoy the vast swamps and marshes of Louisiana, whether by a speedy airboat or something slow and nature-oriented. Swamp tours are available in the Atchafalaya Basin, Lake Martin near Lafayette…

Prehistoric Park, Corn Festival, Shreveport Aquarium and More

Prehistoric Park, Louisiana’s sole immersive dinosaur adventure, was recently transformed. Guests walking the trails will encounter 24 towering new dinosaurs tucked into the landscape. Five are fully robotic, with lifelike movements and sounds, including the must-see 40-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex with…

The Ultimate Day Trip to St. Martinville

Wandering through Maison Olivier, the circa 1815 Raised Creole Cottage-style plantation house at the Longfellow-Evangeline State Historical Site, it’s easy to get the feeling you might bump into a member of the Olivier family. The home is decorated and staged…

A Quieter Beach: Two Days at Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island lies only 3 miles south of Mobile Bay and a short drive from downtown Mobile. It’s an even shorter jaunt from the exquisite Bellingrath Gardens and its dramatic flowering gardens. Yet, the 14-mile-long barrier island with its small-town…

Peggy Martin Rose Named as Official Plaquemines Parish Flower

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. (press release) – On April 9, the Plaquemines Parish Council officially designated the Peggy Martin Rose as the Official Flower of Plaquemines Parish, recognizing its historical significance and powerful symbolism of resilience, endurance and renewal. “The Peggy Martin Rose represents…

Gonzales Magnolia Market Returns to Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

GONZALES, La. (press release) – ATT Expo Market announced the return of its Gonzales Magnolia Market show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, with Mother’s Day, Graduations, Father’s Day and summer weddings all approaching. The third annual family-friendly spring market takes…

Ragged Branch Risen Star Reserve Honors Louisiana Horse

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (press release) – Ragged Branch Distillery, located in Augusta County, Virginia, announced an exclusive special-edition release of Ragged Branch Risen Star Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey in Louisiana. Organizers share that the release commemorates the thrilling and historic 1988…

Last Night at the Rue Bayou is Just Beginning

“This is an original show—I’ve never done anything like it before,” said Deri’Andre Tucker, who plays cocktail server La Fonda in “Last Night at the Rue Bayou.” “It has a mythical feel to it.” As the French Quarter fills music…

May Festivals in Louisiana

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…

LWF Joins Lawsuit Against Endangered Species Committee

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF), Florida Wildlife Federation and Texas Conservation Alliance, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) filed a lawsuit to stop an attempt…

New Baton Rouge Sports Illustrated Resort Will Open Near LSU

ORLANDO, Fla. (press release) – Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company, announced plans today for a new Baton Rouge Sports Illustrated Resort. What is a Sports Illustrated Resort? Sports Illustrated Resorts is an experiential hospitality brand designed…

Landry Vineyards 5k Wine Run + Live Music Saturdays

WEST MONROE, La. – The Landry Vineyards 5k Wine Run, offering wine, live music and more, takes place Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. The race, open to all ages and skill levels, offers a scenic course through the vineyard.…

Tickets Nearly Sold Out for 60th Angola Prison Rodeo

BATON ROUGE (press release) – The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections welcomes the public to attend the 60th Angola Prison Rodeo, scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2026, at the Louisiana State…

What is Louisiana FastSites? 19 Sites for Inaugural Round

BATON ROUGE (press release) — Louisiana Economic Development unveiled 19 sites spanning 16 parishes moving forward in the inaugural Louisiana FastSites round, marking the largest coordinated site investment effort in state history and redefining how Louisiana competes for high-impact, nationally…

Man on 5,800-Mile E-Bike Journey Reaches Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — Riding solo, Dr. Gregory Maassen seeks to accomplish a 5,800-mile e-bike journey across the United States. According to the bike tour's Instagram page, Maassen arrived in Louisiana on Monday, April 6. The live GPS tracker currently shows…