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Prince, Princess of Balcony put focus on historic Pineville building
The Prince and Princess of the Balcony had the best view of the 2026 Pineville Night of Lights Parade from the balcony of the Old Pineville Town Hall building where they watched all the parade revelers tossing beads and throws to the excited crowds lining Main Street. Right before the parade started, Pineville High School theatre students Natalie Johnson and Jacob Jones made their debut on the balcony of the nearly 100-year-old two-story structure. They were dressed in period costumes inspired by the Netflix series “Bridgerton.” Johnson and Jones said they had a good time waving and throwing beads to the people below. The added bonus was the view. They’ll be back in their roles next year. They are the Prince and Princess of the Balcony until they graduate. Then other theatre students will be chosen. Mike Tudor, chairman of the Pineville Downtown Development District, came up with the idea for the Princes and Princess of the Balcony and asked PHS theatre teacher Kris Prestridge to choose two of his best theatre students for the roles. Once they graduate, two other theatre students will be chosen to take on the roles. Tudor said that the PDDD agreed to support some
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One of the best homemade pies in America comes from this unassuming Louisiana diner
Brace yourself: this diner makes some of the best homemade pies in America. In tiny Lecompte, Louisiana, a little café on a quiet highway has been drawing crowds for decades with hearty plates of comfort food—and desserts that stop visitors in their tracks. They hand-roll crusts, crack fresh...
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Letters: Academy Award nomination for “Sinners” should spur investment in La.’s creative community
Because Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners,” which was shot entirely in Louisiana and largely in New Orleans at Second Line Stages, has earned a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations, our city and state are once again featured and celebrated as major cultural treasures and supportive environments for the entertainment industry.
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Sweetie’s Bar-B-Q and Blues House fires up success and flavor as a Natchitoches staple
Located at 203 Keyser Ave., Sweetie’s Bar-B-Q and Blues House is a business where owner Daryl Walker’s top priority is making food that tastes good. Sweetie’s is not only a place where people travel from all across the region to dine, but it is also a place that harbors an atmosphere of belonging for Natchitoches residents.
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Krewe of Oshun parade: Captain Gian Durand toasts with Mayor Moreno at Gallier Hall