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Kolin, LA · Lifestyle

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Oven-roasted teal is a seasonal treat. It might take befriending a hunter to get the ducks.

“When you get off the bus today, we will be driving down to Pecan Island for the weekend. Daddy will be teal hunting with your brothers,” said Momma as I was walking out the door to walk down our long gravel driveway to catch the bus. This was typical...

Louisiana · 13d

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Cajun Tradition Meets Global Sophistication at This Louisiana Hot Spot

A weekend in Acadiana, exploring Louisiana towns like Mamou and Rayne, Lafayette and Opelousas, promises Cajun fiddle in the morning and zydeco frottoir at night, fueled by drive-through boudin and roadhouse crawfish. But a traveler can’t live off chank-a-chank and cayenne alone. Soon, a question forms: After you’ve dripped crawfish juice on your blouse and smeared boudin on your jeans, where can you go once you clean up for a dinner that’s less oilcloth and more white tablecloth, at a restaurant that serves wine in bottles instead of a joint that serves beer in cans?

Louisiana · 16d

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Bootleggers Bar closes in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The owner of Bootleggers in Alexandria has announced that the bar is closing. The owner cited recurring issues with disrespectful behavior in the parking lot, as well as having to manage other local bars as well. The owner also thanked the patrons for visiting over the...

Alexandria, LA · 17d

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7 concerts in 2 nearby states worth a road trip from Louisiana in the next 6 months

Ah, the adventure of the open highway, watching towns and cities go by out the window. Road trips are Americana at its best, whether it's families heading to see "the Big Mouse" or adventure-seekers behind the wheel of an RV on the hunt for their next starry night stay-over stop.

Louisiana · 17d

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2026-27 WMA Waterfowl Forecast

State biologists share what wildlife management areas offer the best chance for duck hunters to score this season. One of Louisiana’s out-of-the-way, far off the beaten path wildlife management areas gave up 4.12 ducks per hunter effort in 2025-26, highest among any of the state’s 53 WMAs. Duck...

Louisiana · 15d

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10 Down-Home Breakfast Joints In Louisiana That Are Worth Going Out Of Your Way For

One Louisiana cafeteria on this list serves breakfast only, from 6:30 to 11 in the morning, seven days a week. Sleep in, and you’ve missed your shot. Another spot has been flipping eggs near a college campus since 1941. A third sits in the oldest settlement in the Louisiana...

Louisiana · 16d

GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition

Imagine living all of your adult life behind bars for a murder you didn't commit and being released at 58. You're also a fabric artist, and the Smithsonian has acquired one of your quilts. That's the story of Gary Tyler, and now, the artist has his first solo exhibit. At...

Louisiana · 17d

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Toledo Bend bass will relate heavily to grass and channel edges this month

There’s more bass habitat, i.e. good ol’ hydrilla, now in Toledo Bend than in more than a decade, which is sweet, welcome news for the fish and bass anglers. We haven’t had grass like this in a long time. Where it traditionally grew 10 years ago, it’s growing again. There are lots of areas where we’ve got matted hydrilla out to 8, maybe 15 feet deep in some places.

Louisiana · 15d

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Celebrating Public Radio Music Day in the Gulf South

This week's episode of the Gulf States Gumbo is all about music. The seventh annual Public Radio Music Day is Wednesday (Oct. 28), and in the wake of massive cuts to public media, this year's celebration is more important than ever. Public radio stations with music programs — like our...

Louisiana · 15d

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Explaining Louisiana’s constitutional amendments on the ballot; exploring climate migration in new documentary

The November 3rd election is quickly approaching, and Louisiana has 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) released its independent, nonpartisan review of each of them that discusses why a voter may be for or against an amendment. Steven Procopio, president of PAR...

Louisiana · 17d

Fox 8

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Big Fish Report for Oct. 22

Louisiana · 15d

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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7 concerts in 2 nearby states worth a road trip from Louisiana in the next 6 months

Louisiana · 17d

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This Louisiana Roadside Restaurant Serves Hot Dogs With A Big Dose Of Old-School Charm

Nectar cream soda is on the menu here. That pink, sweet, very Southern fountain drink still gets poured beside hot dogs, malts, and phosphates, and it makes me grin every time. I love a place that sweats the details. Retro wall art still reads Dearman’s Drugs, a nod to the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 18d

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These 3 haunted houses in Louisiana require signed waivers to enter

Halloween is a time to indulge in all things spooky, from scary stories and horror movies to frightful immersive experiences. One classic Halloween activity is going to a haunted house, whether it's attractions put on by locals in the community or businesses that hire professional scare actors. Some haunted houses...

Louisiana · 16d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Reese's Candy recommends these 3 Louisiana spots for trick-or-treating

Not long from now, All Hallows' Eve will be upon us, and many people will take to neighborhood streets hoping to score substantial candy hauls. If you're unsure of where to go, Reese's has you covered. The quintessential candy brand analyzed thousands of neighborhoods across the country to determine the best streets for trick-or-treating. Based on data and real community intel, the winning streets are those with solid trick-or-treater traffic, social buzz and the overall spirit of Halloween . The best places to trick-or-treat in Louisiana this Halloween Reese's compilation of the top streets for trick-or-treating are organized by region, with each state having at least one or two streets featured. As for Louisiana, three streets were named as the best for trick-or-treating on Halloween, providing big candy hauls and exciting haunts. 1. Grand Route St. John Street in New Orleans Grand Route St. John in New Orleans is listed as the best street to go trick-or-treating in Louisiana. Here, you'll find great haunts and good hauls. Located in the Faubourg St. John neighborhood, the street regularly closes on Halloween, making it safe for families and a popular spot for trick-or-treaters. The historic cottage homes and sprawling trees decorated with

Louisiana · 17d

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LDWF reminds deer hunters to know the rules for CWD Management Zones this season

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) wants to remind deer hunters to review the regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zones before heading to the field. Maps of each CWD Management Zone and the full rules are on the LDWF website on the CWD page. Baiting and...

Louisiana · 16d

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These Restored Historic Cajun Cabins Bring Rustic Bayou Charm Back To Life In Louisiana

Sleeping in a cabin from another century already sounds like a story. This Louisiana getaway keeps a few stranger details tucked behind the doors. The property feels less like a hotel and more like a time capsule you somehow get to spend the night inside. Each stay has its own mood, and a few surprises make choosing a favorite unexpectedly difficult.

Louisiana · 22d

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40 Louisiana Restaurants Earn Accolades in Latest Michelin Guide

The "Bible" of the food industry has recognized four Louisiana eateries with stars and offered incredible reccomendations for several other restaurants in the state.

Louisiana · 16d