METAIRIE, La (press release) – Louisiana State Treasurer John M. Schroder and more than forty of his staff helped hundreds of people search for their unclaimed property Saturday at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie. The Unclaimed Property mall event,…
LOUISIANA (press release) – Did you know that about 40% of the coastal wetlands in the lower 48 states are found in Louisiana? As we celebrate American Wetlands Month during May, it’s a time for environmental advocates to celebrate the vital importance…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Capitol Park Museum is hosting Chris Thomas King for a book presentation and signing on Saturday, May 21, at 1:00 p.m. King’s book, The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture,…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Applications for Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program Federal funds to support recreational trails projects are due to the Office of State Parks, Division of Outdoor Recreation no later than Friday, July 1, 2022.…
COVINGTON, La (press release) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana hosted the grand opening of the Chevron Teen Center in Covington on Thursday, May 12. The new Teen Center – funded by a $50,000 Chevron donation and…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – A record-breaking crowd flocked to this year’s Taco Wars to celebrate Latino culture and food at the region’s only taco and salsa festival and competition. The festival, presented by Modelo, Jose Cuervo, Maestro Dobel…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser presented his State of Tourism address on Monday, announcing over 41 million visitors came to Louisiana during 2021, signifying a quicker than expected recovery following two challenging years of…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Love the Boot Week, the largest litter removal effort in the state organized by Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) April 18-24, served as a wake-up call for Louisiana with 280 registered cleanup and beautification…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is proud to announce the launch of “Let Louisiana Shine,” a statewide litter prevention campaign. Featuring a unified front from Governor John Bel Edwards and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser,…
BATON ROUGE, La. – On Friday, May 20, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum will unveil a new exhibition at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History in Natchitoches, From “Big Shots” to…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA) will open the application period for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Grants Program on Sunday, May 1. The purpose of this grant is to fund projects to advance…
LOUISIANA (press release) – #CreateLouisiana is excited to announce the 2022 French Culture Film Grant. The $25,000 cash grant supports one Louisiana filmmaking team to create a new film (a short scripted film or feature-length documentary) featuring French culture and talent.…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board have begun the search for chefs to participate in the 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, which will be held Tuesday, June 7, at…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) has updated its children’s birthday party packages to include a variety of STEAM-related themes that incorporate LASM’s galleries, objects, and the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Young…
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana State Parks invites visitors of all ages to a special Devil's Elbow tour at the Port Hudson State Historic Site battlefield on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 9 a.m. The excursion will begin at…
MANDEVILLE, La. (press release) — Keep Louisiana Beautiful presents Love the Boot Week April 18-24, 2022 — the largest litter removal effort in Louisiana, held in conjunction with Earth Day and supported by Governor John Bel Edwards and Lieutenant…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser along with Alaska Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer, Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin, Missouri Lt. Governor Michael Kehoe, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Wyoming Lt. Governor Edward Buchanan are…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Learn about plants the ancient Native Americans would have eaten and used thousands of years ago during a ranger-led hike on Saturday, April 9, at Poverty Point World Heritage Site in Pioneer, LA,…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana will celebrate National Poetry Month with “Just Listen to Yourself: Louisiana’s Poet Laureate Presents Louisiana Poets.” This free, in-person event takes…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana are proud to announce the nine 2022 Champions of Service. The annual Champions of Service Award recognizes outstanding volunteers from seven geographic regions across the state,…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Free First Sunday Tour of State of the Art: Record on Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. Tour and learn more about the works and artists featured in State of the Art: Record…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The State Library of Louisiana is excited to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards. Louisiana’s young people have read nearly 1.35 million books and cast over 424,000 votes in the twenty-three…
The Bossier City Makers Fair is this Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Louisiana Boardwalk. This “SUPERMARKET” will feature a large all handcrafted fair showcasing artisans. 130+ MAKERS & Food Trucks with everything from…
BATON ROUGE, La. – Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Angola Prison Rodeo is back Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24, offering the best in prison rodeo excitement! Warden Tim Hooper invites the public to view the…
