Louisiana Life - September/October 2010

Admin Staff - Sean Bova

The Big One

Five years ago from right now Louisiana was a different state. Not since the Great Flood of 1927 had there been so many refugees encamped on the state’s higher grounds, but back then the refugees were mostly from down the…

PERUSING THE MAGAZINE

Today I read my first issue of Louisiana Life and was so satisfied and enlightened I felt compelled to send in feedback as asked by the “What Are You Thinking?” segment. As I perused each page with enthusiasm, curiosity and…

barometer

A compendium of what’s hot and what’s not in Louisiana

Louisianian at Large

Museum Marches OnNEW ORLEANS –– Currently under way at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans are plans for four additional pavilions, a parade ground and a hotel and conference center. Future pavilions will feature greater- and lesser-known battles; American…

Business news from around the state

Real estate deals, federal contracts and cruise line expansions are fueling business growth around Louisiana. Here are some snapshots of recent action.Bedico Creek project revives in St. TammanyST. TAMMANY PARISH –– A big residential and recreation development that has been…

Health

No. 1 Donors!HOUMA — According to Donate Life America, Louisiana is the top state for organ donors: More than 64 percent of residents applying for drivers’ licenses and state identification cards elected to become organ and tissue donors, nearly twice…

Ouachita Riverfronts

Our year of riverfront explorations ends next issue with a Yuletide visit to New Orleans, but this time we’re sightseeing the Ouachita River, starting in Monroe.Don Juan Filhiol (FEE-yol), who had fought under Louisiana’s Spanish Gov. Galvez against the British…

Lifetimes

a guide to festivals around the state september-october