FOOD & DRINK
PHOTO GALLERY: SLHS Homecoming Week Dress Up Days
South Lafourche High School celebrated homecoming with a series of dress-up days. On Monday, students dressed up for Construction Day, followed by Characters Day on Tuesday, Cajun/Louisiana Spirit on Wednesday, and Class Color Wars on Thursday, with freshmen in neon green, sophomores in neon orange, juniors in neon blue, and seniors in neon pink.
Bottled water being bought up in metro area grocery stores as salt water intrusion moves up river
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Some shelves that usually hold bottled water in metro grocery stores are being left empty as people buy them up to prepare for the saltwater wedge in the Mississippi River that could potentially reach them. “Yes, the shelves were empty and the lady was pushing...
Heart of Louisiana: Sculpture garden
CHAUVIN, La. (WVUE) - One of the artistic treasures of South Louisiana is a bayou-side sculpture garden in the town of Chauvin. The concrete artwork took a beating two years ago from Hurricane Ida. But now Dave McNamara has found it has reopened to visitors in the Heart of Louisiana.
FREE Vaccine and Microchip Clinic Thursday, September 14
Hail Mary Animal Rescue, in collaboration with KatVet and Petco Love, is extending a helping paw to pet owners in need. On Thursday, September 14, from 3 to 6 p.m., they're hosting a FREE vaccine and microchip clinic for both cats and dogs at 21118 La 1 in Golden Meadow.
Could Zatarain’s Root Beer be going away?
For years and years, people in south Louisiana and now throughout the country have used Zatarain’s Root Beer concentrate. It’s a Louisiana staple. However, there are rumors circulating that the company could discontinue it. According to a Facebook from Tewelde’s Family Market in Lafitte, LA, the company will...
New 'experience passes' let Jeff library cardholders check out museums, more in person
The newest Beyond Books initiative for the Jefferson Parish Library will let cardholders check out "Experience Passes" to regional cultural institutions. Current partners include the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, New Orleans Opera Association, National WWII Museum, Pontchartrain Conservancy, and the Historic New Orleans Collection. Also as part of the initiative,...