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CMA responds following Sammy Kershaw’s red carpet denial

Louisiana · 3d

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Jennifer Reising Wins 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition

Jennifer Reising of Noank, Connecticut, has won the 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) with her impressive portrait of a wood duck. The annual contest, in its 39th year, determines the image on what is commonly called the Louisiana Duck...

Louisiana · 3d
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Louisiana’s Sammy Kershaw: A look at his life and career

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, in 1958, country music icon Sammy Kershaw rose to fame in 1991 with his first Billboard No. 3 charting song “Cadillac Style.” It was the first of four releases from his debut studio album “Don’t Go Near the Water,” which is certified platinum.

Lafayette, LA · 6d
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Mammoth remains discovered in Acadia Parish could reveal more about Louisiana's Ice Age past

A discovery beneath the ground in Acadia Parish is giving researchers another glimpse into Louisiana's prehistoric past — and could reveal more about the animals that once roamed the region. Landowner Curt Matte discovered mammoth remains on private property near Richard after finding a fragmented tooth buried in the...

Acadia Parish, LA · 6d
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Documentary screening highlights Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A documentary screening in Lake Charles on Sunday brought attention to Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies and how residents can help restore native plants in their own yards. The city hosted a screening of “Louisiana Grass Roots” at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center....

Lake Charles, LA · 4d

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Alexandria VA to hold Veterans Day program, parade and picnic Nov. 11

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) — The Alexandria VA Health Care System will celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with several events on the medical center grounds. A Veterans Day program will begin at 10 a.m. in the medical center’s auditorium. A veteran from the Alexandria VA’s Community Living Center will be saluted. Winners of the Fifth Annual Veterans Day Essay Contests for High School and Junior High School will present their winning entries.

Alexandria, LA · 6d

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Louisiana artist finishes second as Connecticut painter wins 2027 state Duck Stamp contest

A Connecticut artist won the 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition with a portrait of a wood duck, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Friday. Jennifer Reising of Noank won the 39th annual contest. Her painting shows a single wood duck at rest on the water with cypress...

Louisiana · 6d

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Mammoth skeleton unearthed in Louisiana

A landowner in Louisiana recently discovered fossil remains belonging to a mammoth.

Lafayette, LA · 7d

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‘It really hurts me’: Louisiana native, country music star Sammy Kershaw says CMA denied red-carpet request two weeks before show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KALB) - Fellow musicians are rallying around Louisiana native Sammy Kershaw, who said the Country Music Association won’t let him walk the red carpet. In a candid post shared Thursday to his official Facebook page, the 68-year-old Kaplan native told his more than 840,000 followers that the organization rejected his credential request just two weeks ahead of the ceremony.

Louisiana · 7d

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Documentary "Louisiana Grass Roots"

Louisiana · 4d

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Young at Heart seniors enjoy musical entertainment at November luncheon

The monthly Young at Heart luncheon for seniors was held November 4 at First United Methodist Church, featuring musical entertainment by the Natchitoches Misfits Band. The band performed a selection of pop, country and rock and roll songs. Members include Johnny Dunn, Buddy Boudreaux, Julia Higginbotham Brown, Emily Bryant and Keith Shirley.

Natchitoches, LA · 6d

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Christmas in Avoyelles: Holiday markets, festive events and ways to give back

Christmas in Avoyelles Parish brings opportunities to shop local, celebrate with neighbors and help brighten the season for children. Here is a guide to upcoming holiday markets, open houses, courthouse festivities and gift collections. Shop local and celebrate. Christmas on the Island: Nov. 14. The Fifth Ward Community Center and...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 6d

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The South Louisiana Craft Gallery Where Work From More Than 250 Artisans Fills One Building

Hundreds of Louisiana artists share one shop, and every single thing on the shelves was made by hand. That’s easy enough to understand. Although that’s quite a thing to casually mention, since it means your gift shopping just got a lot harder to rush. The idea runs deeper...

Lafayette, LA · 7d

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Veterans Day Program scheduled for November 11

The Natchitoches Veterans and Memorial Park, Inc., will hold the annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at 4:00 P.M. in the Veterans Park. If raining, the program will be held in the VFW/American Legion Post at 400 St. Denis Street. The Northwestern State University Color Guard will present the colors. We will open with the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegience.

Natchitoches, LA · 6d

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Jonesville Woman’s Club brings local history to life

Visitors traveled through downtown on a trailer tour featuring live presentations and reenactments by descendants of people whose contributions left a lasting mark on the parish. The first stop featured Manning Hardware, with Conley Manning sharing the store’s history. Willie E. Manning, better known as Sonny, opened the business in...

Jonesville, LA · 8d

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New documentary uncovers Louisiana's forgotten Filipino history, America's oldest Asian settlement

A centuries-old Filipino settlement in Louisiana's coastal marshes is the subject of a new documentary by a University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor who is working to bring an overlooked chapter of the state's history to light. "Settling St. Malo," a 26-minute documentary featuring the research and poetry of UL...

Louisiana · 8d

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Guest Column: Hollywood remix? Filmmaker from La. sees industry’s future on the margins

Wynton Marsalis calls jazz “the perfect metaphor for democracy.” Every player brings a voice, but the band can really only swing together. As the world celebrates the year Miles Davis would have turned 100, it's worth remembering where it all started: New Orleans, a port city where African, Caribbean, Creole, French, Spanish and Sicilian traditions collided to create America's original art form.

Baton Rouge, LA · 6d

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Connecticut artist wins annual Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition

BATON ROUGE — The 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been won by a Connecticut woman. The 39th annual contest determines the image on the Louisiana Duck Stamp that will be available starting in June 2027. Jennifer Reising won...

Louisiana · 6d

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‘Love Island USA’ eyes Louisiana singles for Season 9

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - “Love Island USA” is looking for its next cast of “islanders,” and it could be someone from Baton Rouge. Producer ITV America and City Media Entertainment announced they are looking for Baton Rouge-based singles to take part in Season 9 of the series, where islanders live together in a sprawling Fijian villa, couple up, and look for love.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

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Historical marker at Kent House restored after 50 years

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A historical marker in front of the Kent House was restored and unveiled Wednesday, November 4, replacing a sign that had stood for 50 years. The restoration was organized by the Alexandria Garden Club in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary, following a decision made last year to restore the landmark.

Alexandria, LA · 8d