It’s been estimated that the pig has been around humans for well over 7,000 years, making it one of our earliest domesticated animals. But it wasn’t until 1539 that pigs were introduced to the “New World.” Explorer Hernando de Soto…
This neoclassical-style home in Alexandria honors local craftsmanship.
Once when I was visiting a Louisiana plantation, someone in our group asked the owner/tour guide if the place had any ghosts. “No ghosts,” the owner answered. “We have history, and where there’s history you don’t need ghosts.” His answer…
A compendium of what’s hot and what’s not in Louisiana
The good old days of ghouls and goblins
Continuing announcements of construction projects and business expansions have kept the Louisiana economy percolating in recent months, maintaining the state’s position well ahead of growth rates in many other states. An announcement by AT&T was among the recent Louisiana business…
Ochsner Receives National Reaccreditations New Orleans – The American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has given two national reaccreditations to the Ochsner Health System. A three-year accreditation by the Commission on Cancer was given to Ochsner’s Cancer Institute, and a three-year…
Crawfish Town USA in Henderson
Donner’s classic country restaurant
These recipes feature the versatile vegetable that can star in breakfast, dinner or dessert.
Along the banks of the Little Tchefuncte
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame was established by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 1958, but it was a Hall without a hall until Natchitoches and Northwestern State University stepped up to the plate in 1971 with an offer…
Fall means football in Louisiana. From LSU’s yearly pursuit of a national title to the pageantry of the Bayou Classic to the Division III battles of Louisiana College, Saturdays in the fall are a dream for Louisiana college football fans.…
Business Students size up five Louisiana businesses.
Spooky reports from across the state
Exploring Festivals and State Fairs
NORTH LOUISIANA SEPTEMBER • Sept. 6-12. 5th Annual North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 617 Texas St., Shreveport. (318) 393-8644• Sept. 7. Vintage Car Club Show & Shine 520 Broadway, Minden. (318) 347-9558• Sept. 7. River Cities Corvette Club…
Putting the Mustard in Lucky Dogs
1- Pictured here is a serving of pulled pork at The Joint, a restaurant in New Orleans. What part of the pig is usually used in preparing pulled pork? A. Shoulder B. Back C. Breast D. Loin2 - This seafood…
