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Longtime columnist Jan Risher finds humor and meaning in everyday life

Jan Risher was working in public relations when she attended a retreat in 2010 and the discussion turned to dreams. Risher shared how in a dream she attended a journalism conference and kept explaining to people that she was no longer working for a newspaper. The exercise prompted an unexpected...

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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The 11 Best Southern Small Towns For Foodies

If you love good food, you'll typically feel right at home in large, multicultural cities like New York or Chicago. However, there's also a lot to be said for the food scenes in small towns, especially in the American South. So while Atlanta is among the top places in the country for soul food, you don't have to venture into a major city to find excellent Southern cooking — some of the region's best cornbread and barbecue can be found in Georgia's small towns.

Georgia · 1d
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The Silly Goose brings a flock of vintage finds to New Iberia

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A new antique market has opened in New Iberia, giving shoppers a chance to browse a variety collection of vintage finds, from collectible action figures to colorful china perfect for entertaining. The Silly Goose, located at 1010 Progress Street, celebrated its grand opening Friday,...

New Iberia, LA · 3d
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Gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza or gumbo ramen: which would you try first?

Gumbo dumplings, gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza and gumbo ramen are all real. See the most creative Louisiana gumbo twists, from Metairie to Shreveport.

New Orleans, LA · 14h

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See latest inspections that flag 3 Lafayette-area restaurants

Lafayette, LA · 20h

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Buc-ee's Breaks Ground in Lafayette – But Don't Plan Your Road Trip Just Yet

Buc-ee's breaks ground in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Nov. 9, 2026, with a 74,000-sq-ft travel center projected to open in early 2028.

Lafayette, LA · 4d

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This Tiny Louisiana Mexican Restaurant Is Known For Tamales That Locals Line Up For

The tamales here come out of a food trailer, and that’s pretty much the whole setup. Easy enough to understand, right? Although it does explain why nobody is bragging about the chandeliers. This Louisiana stop keeps its focus right where it belongs. Tamales share the order window with tacos,...

Louisiana · 4d

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Gumbo Season Is Here, And These 9 Louisiana Kitchens Make The Best Dark-Roux Pots

When the first cool front rolls through Louisiana, gumbo pots start showing up on stoves all over the state. The best ones begin with a dark roux, flour and fat stirred slowly until it turns the color of chocolate or even coffee. That patience is what gives a good bowl...

Baton Rouge, LA · 14d

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Jason Aldean is coming to Lourdes Stadium. Here's what to know about the two-day rodeo event.

Country music star Jason Aldean and Texas band Treaty Oak Revival will headline a two-day event combining live music, bull riding and other rodeo competitions at Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette in March. The event, called Battle in the Boot, will take place March 5-6 as part of the 2027 Bulls,...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island: Mansion Tours, 15 Acres of Gardens and Admission Prices

An actor famous for playing a man who slept for 20 years picked one of the prettiest spots in Acadiana to rest. Joseph Jefferson played Rip Van Winkle on stage more than 4,500 times. In 1870 he built a home on the island that now carries his name. The Mansion.

New Iberia, LA · 3d

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Smoothie Shop to Bring Clean Ingredients and Community-Driven Concept to Downtown Lafayette

Yumz will offer juices, smoothies, and wellness shot made with unique superfood ingredients

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Commercial building going up in Youngsville to house this popular local restaurant

KOK Wings & Things will open a Youngsville location in a strip center near the sports complex. Property owner Quincy Cawthorne said the restaurant has leased the end cap location on the building at 2600 Chemin Metairie Road. Construction could be complete by January. The 6,000-square-foot building will have four...

Youngsville, LA · 4d

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A Wednesday Cajun Jam and a Bed Upstairs: Road-Tripping to Lafayette's Blue Moon Saloon

Baton Rouge has its share of live music, but some nights call for a drive west on I-10. In downtown Lafayette, the Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House at 215 E. Convent St. has been pairing roots music with a place to sleep it off for 25 years. From Back...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Plan On At Least Two Hours To Dig Through The Booths At This Huge Louisiana Antique Mall

Two hours sounds like a lot for a shopping trip, until you find yourself in a warehouse packed wall to wall with booths and you realize you have only made it halfway. Somewhere in a small Louisiana town sits a spot where 30,000 square feet of vintage treasures wait to be discovered, and the clock never seems to move fast enough.

Opelousas, LA · 6d

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Egrets, a 900-Year-Old Buddha and Hot Sauce: Plan a Fall Day Trip to Jungle Gardens on Avery Island

Some of the best fall color in South Louisiana isn't leaves at all. It's the snowy egrets, the moss-draped oaks and a bright red gate at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island, the same salt dome where TABASCO Sauce is made. One Man's Bird Sanctuary. Jungle Gardens was founded by E....

Avery Island, LA · 3d

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Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Chuck Prow has been hired as the new chair and CEO of the environmental consulting company Aptim. Prow, who will succeed Mark Fallon, had been CEO of the defense infrastructure firm V2X, which was formed by the merger of The Vertex Co. and his former company, Vectrus.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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This Louisiana Ice Cream Shop Is The Last Of A Legendary Chain Saved By A Local Family

Every other shop in this famous ice cream chain has closed, and only one still scoops. The survivor sits in Louisiana, inside a building that once worked as a milk-cooling station. The Library of Congress even documented the place. That’s a lot of attention for a spot that sells banana...

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Make It A Boudin Omelet At This Longtime Breakfast Fixture In Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana

Some breakfast spots open and close faster than a pancake flips. Then there is a downtown Lafayette cafe that has been serving hungry locals for a little over 100 years. Regulars greet each other by name, and some have been coming since the 1960s. The menu mixes diner classics with Cajun favorites, and one order keeps popping up in conversation: the boudin omelet.

Lafayette, LA · 5d