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Guest Column: Hollywood remix? Filmmaker from La. sees industry’s future on the margins

Wynton Marsalis calls jazz “the perfect metaphor for democracy.” Every player brings a voice, but the band can really only swing together. As the world celebrates the year Miles Davis would have turned 100, it's worth remembering where it all started: New Orleans, a port city where African, Caribbean, Creole, French, Spanish and Sicilian traditions collided to create America's original art form.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d
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Connecticut artist wins annual Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition

BATON ROUGE — The 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been won by a Connecticut woman. The 39th annual contest determines the image on the Louisiana Duck Stamp that will be available starting in June 2027. Jennifer Reising won...

Louisiana · 3d
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‘Love Island USA’ eyes Louisiana singles for Season 9

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - “Love Island USA” is looking for its next cast of “islanders,” and it could be someone from Baton Rouge. Producer ITV America and City Media Entertainment announced they are looking for Baton Rouge-based singles to take part in Season 9 of the series, where islanders live together in a sprawling Fijian villa, couple up, and look for love.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d
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Historical marker at Kent House restored after 50 years

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A historical marker in front of the Kent House was restored and unveiled Wednesday, November 4, replacing a sign that had stood for 50 years. The restoration was organized by the Alexandria Garden Club in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary, following a decision made last year to restore the landmark.

Alexandria, LA · 5d
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Local library brings community together through November Recipe Exchange

For the whole month of November, the Westside Regional Library is hosting a recipe exchange.

Alexandria, LA · 5d

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Louisiana Living: Biedenharn Museum & Gardens

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Ralph Calhoun discussing exciting art work. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 5d

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‘Love Island USA’ eyes Louisiana singles for Season 9

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - “Love Island USA” is looking for its next cast of “islanders,” and it could be someone from Baton Rouge. Producer ITV America and City Media Entertainment announced they are looking for Baton Rouge-based singles to take part in Season 9 of the series, where islanders live together in a sprawling Fijian villa, couple up, and look for love.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Lost Recordings From 1935 Reveal the Voices and Stories of Louisiana Creole Speakers

In 1935, Lorenzo Dow Turner, a pioneering Black linguist and academic, recorded Louisiana Creole speakers, preserving this rare language. While it was commonly used in New Orleans in the early 20th century, it slowly fell out of use there and was almost unheard of in the city by the 1950s, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. Today, Louisiana Creole is at risk of extinction, and Turner's recordings may be the earliest spoken-word recordings of the language and a key to preserving it. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have analyzed the recordings and caught a rare glimpse into the lives of Louisianans of color and the stories they had to tell. The research has been published in Language Documentation & Description . Read More : What Is the Origin Story of Language? Our Ancient Ancestors May Have Developed Communication Rapidly How Louisiana Creole Formed According to the study, Louisiana Creole stems from French, but it has its own structure, grammar rules, and distinct phrases and words. The language began to take root during the 18th century among colonists, French slavers, enslaved peoples, mainly from West Africa, and their descendants, as well as free people of color. Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · 7d

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Honoring Avoyelles veterans: Ceremonies planned in Fifth Ward, Marksville, Moreauville and Mansura

Avoyelles Parish communities will honor veterans with observances Nov. 7, 9 and 11. Residents of all ages are invited to attend and show their appreciation for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Fifth Ward: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. The Fifth Ward/Moncla Knights of Columbus...

Marksville, LA · 6d

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From a Bunkie flower shop to Houston landscapes: Johnny Steele’s story

From growing up in the family flower shop to becoming Houston’s premier landscape architect, Johnny Steele has kept his feet on the ground and solid AP family connections. One of his many relatives here in the parish is Sharon Lemoine Juneau of Cottonport who spoke lovingly of her nephew who has grown into somewhat of a celebrity in Houston.

Houston, TX · 10d

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Jamie Davis full speech

Louisiana · 6d

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1940 Classic, Sold for $35 to a Future Governor, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Country Songs of All Time’

The song everybody sings to babies is 'hardly as sunny as its title implies.'

Louisiana · 7d

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Avoyelles Past Pages: October 30, 2026

Speer’s Shoe Shop opened in the Weekly News building in Marksville. The Cottonport FFA Chapter placed first in the vocational agricultural booths at the parish fair. At Cottonport High, Acy Marchand was elected president of the Literary Society and Darrell Chatelain was elected president of the junior class. Mrs....

Marksville, LA · 9d

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Veterans Day Celebration

Louisiana · 6d

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NSU’s Classic in the Cane marks 37 years of musical excellence and competition

Dancing, flag twirling, marching and music were the order of the day as 26 high school bands with several hundred musicians from every corner of Louisiana as well as East Texas and Arkansas converged on Northwestern State University’s Turpin stadium for the 2026 Classic on the Cane High School Band Competition. The competition, a longtime tradition among band programs in Louisiana and elsewhere, is in its 37th year. The Classic on the Cane is a superb opportunity for the bands to showcase their abilities and spend a day in friendly competition with fellow musicians.

Natchitoches, LA · 8d

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Acadiana indie filmmaker Elijah Guillory eyes 2027 for debut thriller

As Halloween wraps up for another year, one Acadiana filmmaker is already looking ahead to next spooky season.

Louisiana · 8d

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Lincoln Theater to reopen next month after several years of renovations

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame purchased the vacant Lincoln Theater in 2010, and efforts to reopen the historic venue have been underway ever since. On Thursday evening, for the first time in decades, patrons were welcomed inside the Lincoln Theater for a soft opening.

Baton Rouge, LA · 9d

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Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival crowns its new queens

Maddie McMahan of Slidell, an LSU student, was crowned Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival, while Jeanne Elyse Knoll of Marksville, a Holy Savior Menard student, was crowned Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Teen. The pageant was held Oct. 11 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville. Both will represent...

Marksville, LA · 10d