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This fading historic Louisiana hall hosted greats like Fats Domino. It’s getting a major upgrade.
17+ hour ago (882+ words) Every day in Donaldsonville, thousands of people drive along Marchand Drive, passing mere feet from a legendary music and social venue that hosted the likes of Fats Domino and King Oliver, the man who mentored Louis Armstrong. A two-story structure…...
Tyler Shough and new Saints RB Travis Etienne chose a top New Orleans steakhouse for 1st meal
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (507+ words) Louisiana native Travis Etienne Jr. is living a childhood dream as a New Orleans Saints running back. In his introductory press conference on Friday morning, Etienne clarified the pronunciation of his last name and reminisced about his days as a…...
Supreme Court rules librarian’s defamation lawsuit against Citizens for New Louisiana may proceed
3+ week, 4+ day ago (381+ words) Amanda Jones, Live Oaks Middle School librarian who is featured in the documentary, "The Librarians," which airs on PBS Feb. 9, 2026." Michael Lunsford, executive director of Citizens for a New Louisiana, in his downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, office, Nov. 10, 2022. The Louisiana Supreme…...
Louisiana has lengthy list of Grammy nominees. Here's who to look out for this year.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) It's called music's biggest night. "The 68th Annual Grammy Awards" will air live at 7 p.m. Sunday on CBS, and as is tradition, artists with Louisiana ties populate the nominees list. Baskin native Lainey Wilson has three nominations, while Addison Rae, formerly of…...
Louisiana restructured child care tax credits for businesses to help families, workers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (690+ words) Clara's Little Lambs Preschool Academy in New Orleans Across all industries, Louisiana businesses can invest in their employees' child care, thanks to the expansion of a state program." Legislators have doubled the limit for refundable expenses which include child care…...
Louisiana Crossroads music and conversation series kicks off this month. See when, where.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (553+ words) "Keep taking deep breaths," I kept telling myself. "It'll slow my heart rate." Usually interviewing musicians on stage is as easy as eating cake and ice cream. But this interview was with Irma freakin' Thomas. In my decades as a…...
Get to know this renaissance faire that shares Louisiana culture from over 300 years ago
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (526+ words) Under the Black, pirate band from Broussard and Lafayette, sing to pirate patrons at the Acadiana Renaissance Faire, outside of Chataignier, La. Saturday, January 13, 2024. Tracey Zelden from Metairie, reveals her pirate hardware in the pub at the Acadiana Renaissance Faire,…...
After inspections delays, Buffet of Louisiana has a new opening date. See when.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) The Buffet of Louisiana, 9626 Airline Hwy Suite C-2-A, Baton Rouge, is under construction as of Nov. 17, 2025. The owner estimates an opening in the next month or two. At 9626 Airline Hwy Suite C-2-A, Baton Rouge, the Buffet of Louisiana is under…...
New Orleans homeless shelter changes lives with help from credit union, Saints: 'Hope lives here'
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1104+ words) New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter employees celebrate in the Keesler Federal Credit Union suite at the Nov. 23 Saints vs. Falcons game. The New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter staff poses with Saints cheerleaders and Keesler Federal Credit Union employees…...
Louisiana Book Festival sets a date for 2026. See when, where.
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (293+ words) A crowd emerges from the State Library of Louisiana during the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The planning for the 22nd Louisiana Book Festival " a full day of author events, performances and family-friendly activities " has begun....