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Celebrating National Gumbo Day with a Taste of Louisiana
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A local Mexican street food and snacks shop is bringing a piece of Mexico to the Arklamiss
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Andrea Ponce, the owner of Antojitos Mexicanos, is bringing a piece of Mexico right here to the ArkLaMiss. Fruit cups are one of the many items on the menu that represent what Antojitos Mexicanos is all about. “It comes with papaya, pineapple, cantaloupe, jicama and then we’re gonna do cucumber and […]
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Two Louisiana Buc-ee's locations are coming. When do they plan to open?
Buc-ee's , with its beloved beaver mascot and celebrated food items, is opening its first ever locations in Louisiana. The chain of massive travel centers is expanding into other states and will be opening one location in Northeast Louisiana and another in the South Central region of the state. The stores are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the Buc-ee's in Ruston expected to open? Construction crews have begun pouring concrete and laying additional groundwork for the Buc-ee's building in Ruston, which will be located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit. Ruston's Buc-ee's location is projected to open mid 2027, but this could be subject to change depending on construction progress, according to the City of Ruston . Once completed, the location will span more than 70,000 square feet and include more than 100 fuel pumps. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston website. When is the Buc-ee's in Lafayette expected to open? The Buc-ee's location in
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Farmerville Folk festival pie-baking contest
Local cooks are invited to compete on Saturday, October 17th, at 210 Water Street, Farmerville, between 9:00 a.m. and 11 a.m. for the first annual Folk Festival Pie-baking Contest. All residents of the region are eligible to enter. Age divisions of the competition are Youth I (ages 9-12), Youth II...
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Brings Fresh Bowls, Pitas and Gyros to Monroe, Louisiana
Local Entrepreneur Ankur Patel Brings Fresh, Scratch-Made Bowls, Pitas, and Gyros to Ouachita Parish. Spanning 2,300 square feet, the new location is owned and operated by local franchisee Ankur Patel. The space offers a comfortable fast-casual setup where guests can grab a quick bite on the go or sit down with family and friends.
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This Louisiana All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet Makes The Long Drive Totally Worth It
The best country buffets do not bother with fancy signage or Instagram campaigns. This West Monroe spot operates on a simple principle that never fails. Cook everything from scratch and serve it before the afternoon crowd clears out the serving line. The buffet runs around thirteen dollars per person. Fried...
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Kiroli Foundation hosts whiskey, spirits tasting to benefit Celtic Festival
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Kiroli Foundation and Choice Brands announced it will host a Whiskey and Spirits Tasting fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 25, to support the 2026 Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown West Monroe alongside Ouachita Live, a...
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Blue Bell Ice Cream: White Chocolate Mocha
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — KTVE’s Roslyn Bilyeu has the first scoop of Blue Bell’s newest ice cream flavor, White Chocolate Mocha. To discover more about this delicious new treat hitting the shelves at a grocery store near you, watch the video above.
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Harris on History: When pizza came to Ruston
Today, pizza is so common that it is difficult to imagine a time when many Americans had never tasted it. But when Ruston restaurants began serving pizza in the 1950s, the Italian dish was still relatively new to much of the country. Long familiar in Italian immigrant communities, pizza spread...
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Monroe – West Monroe Restaurant Week: Catfish Charlie’s
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Discover Monroe – West Monroe’s restaurant week is happening September 14-20, 2026, across the Twin Cities. Watch the video and hear from ….. General Manager of Catfish Charlie’s to learn more about special deals going on this week.
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Krispy Krunch Chicken recognizes September as National Chicken Month
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — September is National Chicken Month! Watch the video to discover how a chicken chain that began in Louisiana convenience stores expanded across the country and became a national favorite.
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Ruston Farmers Market announces annual Farm-to-Table dinner set for Oct. 8th
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ruston Farmers Market will hold its annual Farm-to-Table Dinner on Oct. 8, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., bringing together farmers, vendors, supporters, and community members for an evening focused on local food and community connections. The event will take place inside the market’s warehouse and will feature a catered […]