On April 30, 1812, Louisiana became the 18th U.S. state—just nine years after the Louisiana Purchase. The state constitution had been signed earlier t
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April is National Volunteer Month—a time set aside to recognize those who give their time to serve others and to enc
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I now know where I get my picky eating from! I convinced my mom to join me for Golden Lotus Indian Bar and Grill’s grand opening last month, certain t
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Sometimes the best part of a movie isn’t just what happens on the screen—it’s the connections you make with those you share it with. I saw Disney/P
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“Doing the work.” It’s one of those phrases you hear often, but no one really explains what it means. It can sound a
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You know the dreaded obligatory purchases of candy bars, magazine subscriptions, and wrapping paper when a friend or co-worker’s child or grandchild i
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In March, the Westside Regional Library hosted an exhibit displaying the Louisiana Library’s Centennial Celebration. For 100 years, the Louisiana L
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I hadn’t yet had breakfast when I started scrolling through Facebook. Dogwood Dancers had made a post: “HUGE thank you to Junior & Neshia at A+ Do
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I was on Day 4 of an artists’ retreat in Leesville, fueling my book writing solely with fruit and Sargento snack packs. My stomach was crying for REAL
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It was my first visit to a Fiery Crab. The popular Louisiana chain has over 20 locations across the state, as well as a store in Texas and in Californ
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