Louisiana Life - March/April 2009

I once thought I was going to be a fatality while I was in Breaux Bridge. There were neither maladies nor criminal intents involved; it was just that I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The place…

Mystery of the blue crawfishExperiments on the effects of prolonged light exposure on Louisiana crawfish have Northwestern State University researchers rubbing their eyes, for after only four months, six out of 10 crawfish turned a permanent royal blue in color,…

The boys and I have been reading Little House on the Prairie. They don’t seem to notice any similarities between themselves and the pioneering Ingalls children, but me and that Mrs. Ingalls? We could talk. We could definitely talk.Take the…

This former Monroe hotel is now a home with a view.

Why Acadians in New Brunswick honor the moment

As recalled by locals who have had them.

Founders of Port Fourchon hoped for fruit; instead they got oil.

    While much of the country is still bundled up in winter coats during March and April, in Louisiana these are some of the best months to hit the road for a beautiful weekend getaway or a full-blown spring break.…

Regional Reports From Across the State

Regional Reports From Across the State

Regional Reports From Across the State

Regional Reports From Across the State

Regional Reports From Across the State

A travel guide to Texas cuisine

One unusual name, two very different places

Bob Pettit was the NBA’s first-ever MVP.