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8+ hour, 45+ min ago   (449+ words) Acadian Companies, an employee-owned group that specializes in emergency medical services, healthcare, safety and security, welcomed the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs last month to its Lafayette headquarters to honor 19 veteran employees: Acadian Companies recently welcomed the Louisiana Department of…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (188+ words) The Louisiana Gumbo Festival, held annually in Chackbay, is coming back to the bayou this weekend. The over 50-year-old festival celebrates all things southern Louisiana, with volunteers cooking up nearly 500 gallons of Gumbo during the festival weekend. The festival has…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (780+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — State leaders and nearly 100 pastors and churches gathered in Baton Rouge Wednesday for an event focused on getting more faith communities involved in supporting children and families across Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Children and…...

4+ day, 45+ min ago   (648+ words) Volunteer Mike "Mr. Oktoberfest" Messina pours beer during the Oktoberfest event at the Deutsches Haus in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The event celebrated over three weekends in October, celebrates the history and culture of German people. German beer, food and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (392+ words) WEST PALM BEACH - For Kathy Groover, a retired Palm Beach County teacher, family reunions have always been about more than gathering around a table. They are about reconnecting the generations, preserving a family's history and making sure relatives of all…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (90+ words) Downtown's population and foot traffic have both been climbing, with the DDD reporting 39.6 million visits in 2025 alongside 7 percent population growth. But the investment in art and streetscape improvements has unfolded alongside ongoing public safety concerns along Canal Street, where a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (118+ words) My goal is to convince them that Louisiana’s paper of record is worthy of the same kind of lucrative contract,’ [Georges] said. He’s been chasing that goal for more than a year, watching other major... Cite this articleHide citations Deck,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (181+ words) The NOLAxNOLA Talks Conference will return to New Orleans Jazz Museum this Friday, October 2 from 10:30am – 5:00 pm. This is a few event that ties into NOLAxNOLA’s mission of advancing the growth of the local industry through live entertainment and hospitality. Sig…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (348+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Changing careers can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating. For people wondering whether it is time to take a new direction, Dennis R. Hebert Jr. said the answer often starts with understanding your purpose....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (133+ words) SHREVEPORT/MONROE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Elementary students in Shreveport and Monroe will receive new coats from Louisiana Blue for the upcoming fall and winter months. Bossier High School earns Purple Star School distinction Volunteers with Blue Cross and Blue Shield…...