BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge is hosting Discovery Day on Thursday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discovery Day will include hands-on summer learning activities exploring the educational offerings of…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — the new 3-digit number that replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to make it easier for people to receive…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) has announced its 60th Anniversary Gala: Diamonds of History and is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and event tickets and raffle…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Dr. Raven Jackson-Jewett carried the childhood dream of wanting to be the” Black Jane Goodall” -- a dream some might say came true when she became the head of the veterinary team tasked with caring…
COVINGTON, La (press release) – The third annual Bluesberry Music + Art Festival will take place in Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, October 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a stellar lineup of regional and national talent on…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Louisiana Medicaid is expanding its comprehensive dental care to adults ages 21 and up with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in the New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver or the Supports Waiver.…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Watch Fireworks and Support Art! View WBRZ's annual Fireworks on the Mississippi from atop the Shaw Center for the Arts' Pennington Rooftop Terrace. Enjoy food and live music. A cash bar will be available…
MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana contributed to the development of Avoyelles Parish’s newest multi-sport complex by making a $1 million commitment over the next ten years, including $300,000 for this year. “The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe has…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – With Louisiana facing an above-average hurricane season, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising residents who own private water wells to make preparations to protect their well system. Private wells are not regulated in…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Funds sitting in abandoned sports wagering accounts can now be reintroduced to the state’s economy thanks to legislation sought by Louisiana State Treasurer John M. Schroder. Rep. John Illg sponsored the economy-friendly bill, which…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The bill creating the Louisiana Outdoors Forever conservation funding program (HB 762) has been passed by the Louisiana Legislature. The bill, introduced by Representative Jerome “Zee” Zeringue (District 52), which passed overwhelmingly in the…
GRAY, La (press release) – American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, Zoetis and Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter will provide a free wellness check and vaccines for local cats and dogs on Wednesday, June 29, at Terrebonne Parish Animal…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – A $27.5 million gift from Shell USA, Inc., will establish the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation and enable construction of the LSU Our Lady of the Lake Interdisciplinary Science Building, the university’s top capital…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Capitol Park Museum today opened two new exhibits – Letitia Huckaby: This Same Dusty Road and Katrina…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – In celebration of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum's 60th anniversary, LASM has published a collection catalog titled Sixty Years of Collecting at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, thanks to a generous Rebirth…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Booking a cabin or campsite in a Louisiana State Park is now easier than ever with the new Go Outdoors Louisiana full service reservation system. The new system features a central reservation system, ability…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) — All Louisiana children ages 6 months and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accepting the recommendation of its Advisory Committee on…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street are proud to announce 20 Louisiana communities have been designated as 2022 Accredited Main Street America™ programs. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier recognition…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser sent a special congratulations to the members of the Louisiana Special Olympics swim team and their coaches, Megan Danos and Kenny Guedry, for winning 11 medals in nine different events…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Statewide Litter Abatement & Beautification Task Force adopted recommendations and action plans to clean up Louisiana, which the task force will present to Governor John Bel Edwards by July 1, 2022. “We will…
OPELOUSAS, La – This year marks the 50th Anniversary for Tony Chachere’s® Famous Creole Cuisine, and as part of the celebration, Tony’s is honored to have June 14, 2022, recognized as Mr. Tony Day. Louisiana legislators set forth Senate Concurrent…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Chef Amanda Cusey of The Villa Harlequin in Lake Charles became the second ever Queen of Louisiana Seafood in Lafayette, besting 11 other chefs to win the 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Bayou Teche Museum and plantation home Shadows-on-the-Teche will continue their membership as Blue Star Museums this summer. The program provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The program began…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – After more than a three-year hiatus, Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, is once again opening widely to the public for Chimpanzee Discovery Day, a rare opportunity to get an inside look at the…
