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Chimp Haven Welcomes First of Alamogordo Primate Facility Chimps

KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Chimp Haven has welcomed 10 chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) in New Mexico, following the National Institutes of Health’s decision in late 2024 to retire the remaining chimps from its site at APF…

Baton Rouge Announces 2025 Big Events

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The city of Baton Rouge announced a few anniversary and annual events set for 2025. Mardi Gras Events – Feb. 15-March 3 Mardi Gras in the southern Bayou offers a laid-back yet spirited celebration…

12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival starts with a Pre-party on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room. The main festival will be held on…

Raising Cane’s FREE Drink on Kings Day Jan 6 & Jan 7

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Raising Cane’s is celebrating the start of Carnival with a FREE 22 oz drink on Kings Day Monday, Jan. 6, through Tuesday, Jan. 7, for all Caniac Club members at restaurants across Louisiana. Offer notes: The offer…

Tickets Now on Sale for Spring Angola Prison Rodeo

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming annual spring Angola Prison Rodeo. The rodeo, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday April 19-20, 2025, offers the best in prison rodeo excitement! Warden Darrel Vannoy invites the public to…

Tickets Now on Sale for Louisiana Lights: Where Holidays Shine

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) –Tickets are now available for Louisiana Lights: Where Holidays Shine, a mesmerizing new holiday experience that will blend nature’s beauty with artistic brilliance at Burden Museum & Gardens in Baton Rouge. Presented in collaboration with…

Louisiana Artists Snag 2025 Grammy Nominations

NEW ORLEANS – Last week, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Among the 94 categories, 20 Louisiana artists and bands made the list. The final round of voting for the Recording Academy's voting members will…

Oxbow Rum Distillery Honoring Veterans Throughout November

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Oxbow Rum Distillery Tasting Room and other participating locations feature special offerings with a portion of proceeds benefiting Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command members and…

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s First Healing Tribal Strong 5k Walk/Run

MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is proud to announce the first annual Healing Tribal Strong 5k Walk/Run, benefitting the American Indian Cancer Foundation. The event will take place on Sept. 28 at the Tunica-Biloxi’s Chief Joseph…

Roller Coaster of Love Mountain Bike Festival Oct. 5 & 6

FRANKLINTON, La (press release) – Get ready for heart-pounding action and outdoor excitement as the Roller Coaster of Love Mountain Bike Festival returns to Bogue Chitto State Park on Oct. 5 and 6. This adrenaline-packed, two-day event is the fall…