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From Tabby's Blues Box to O Brother: Chris Thomas King Wants Louisiana Credited as the Birthplace of the Blues

Ask Chris Thomas King where the blues was born, and you'll get a firm answer: Louisiana, not the Mississippi Delta. That argument is the heart of the Blues Origin Institute, a Louisiana nonprofit King founded in March 2023. Its stated mission is to preserve the authentic history of the blues through research, education and performance, and to win recognition for Louisiana as the place where the music took shape in the 1890s.

Louisiana · 16d
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Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound: Honoring Muddy, Cliff & Blue | Album Review

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound: Honoring Muddy, Cliff & Blue. When the four-disc box set Antone’s: 50 Years Of The Blues was released last year there was clearly some material that could not be fitted in, so we now have this album which brings together musicians who played at Antone’s to celebrate blues from Chicago, Texas and Louisiana. There are so many musicians involved here that it makes sense to detail the players track by track, but suffice it to say that this is really a ‘cream of the crop’ collection.

Louisiana · 8d
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Rediscovered 1935 recordings reveal earliest known spoken audio of endangered Louisiana Creole

The earliest spoken-word recordings of Louisiana Creole, a uniquely American language at risk of extinction, have been uncovered and analyzed for the first time, shedding light on a tongue that defined the docks and saloons of New Orleans for well over a century.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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Michael Jackson comes to life on Alexandria stage

The “Michael Jackson HIStory Show” was held at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center Wednesday, Oct. 28. The full-scale tribute to the King of Pop stars Garth Field. The audience was treated to many of Jackson’s biggest hits, like “ABC,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Thriller.” Fans were encouraged to wear their best MJ costumes to the show and enter a contest. Contestants’ photos were taken at intermission and posted on the Arts Council of Central Louisiana Facebook page to be voted on by the public. The winner will get free tickets to an upcoming ACCL presentation. For more information about upcoming ACCL performances, visit louisiana-arts.org . This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Michael Jackson comes to life on Alexandria stage

Alexandria, LA · 12d

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October 30, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

NSU Percussion Groups to Perform at Drums Along the River Friday. Northwestern State University will present the seventh annual Drums Along the River concert Friday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. on the downtown Natchitoches riverbank. The performance will feature the Spirit of Northwestern Percussion Section under the direction of Dr....

Natchitoches, LA · 11d

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Merry, Bright and Sensory-Friendly: How to Make Holiday Gatherings More Inclusive

The holidays are a time for family, traditions and making memories. But between busy gatherings, loud noises, new foods and changes in routine, the season can also feel overwhelming for some children and individuals with autism or other developmental differences. The good news is that making holiday gatherings more inclusive doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, a few small changes can make a big difference in helping everyone feel comfortable, included and able to enjoy the moment.

Louisiana · 9d

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My French Book Fest returns, celebrating Louisiana heritage

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) promote the fifth edition of My French Book Fest, Louisiana’s premier youth literature festival held entirely in French. From November 4th to 14th, 2026, students, families, educators, and Francophiles across New Orleans, Lafayette, and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 12d

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Beyond the Rodeo: What to Know Before Visiting the Louisiana Prison Museum at Angola

Most people make the drive up to Angola for the rodeo. Just outside the front gates of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, though, there's a museum open all year that tells a much longer story. A museum beside the country's largest maximum-security prison. The Louisiana Prison Museum & Cultural Center opened...

Louisiana · 13d

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Dry Bones Are Gonna Rise Again

Around six years ago, Joshua Caffery and his family got obsessed with the ‘90s/early 2000s British television show, Time Team—in which a team of archaeologists and archivists must solve some archaeological mystery in a span of three days. As the Director for the Center for Louisiana Studies at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, who had recently received some funding to help local musicians during the stage-starved age of the pandemic, it occurred to him: what if we did this with our archive of thousands of Louisiana songs?

Louisiana · 13d

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Public invited to closing reception for “Two Visions” exhibition – Tonight

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) will host a closing reception for its exhibition, “Two Visions: The Work of Bill Beier and Clyde Downs,” on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery. The exhibition, which opened...

Natchitoches, LA · 12d

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Avoyelles Past Pages: October 23, 2026

The Bobby Jones FFA Chapter’s booth placed third at the Avoyelles Parish Fair. Dr. A.T. Barbin, Avoyelles Parish Coroner, was honored as a member of the 1896 LSU football team. A report made by the Dept. of Commerce showed that over 25,000 bales of cotton were ginned in Avoyelles,...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 14d

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Winners of the Louisiana Old Governer's Mansion art competition

The Old Governor’s Mansion is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Arts in the Mansion competition. The Old Governor’s Mansion received a record number of submissions for their annual Arts in the Mansion competition. Middle and high school students from across Louisiana submitted over 70 pieces of artwork, showcasing the Mansion’s architecture, past residing governors, and historic Mansion moments.

Louisiana · 13d

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This Louisiana Aviation Museum Lets You Step Into Pilot History And Try Flight Simulators

A virtual reality simulator here lets you fly the Hump, the brutal World War II air route over the Himalayas. Admission is free, so the only thing you risk is your pride as a pilot. The building itself is a survivor. It’s one of the last remaining structures from what...

Monroe, LA · 14d

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Rapides Parish Library Brings Award-Winning Authors to Central Louisiana This Thursday

Alexandria, LA, October27, 2026 - Rapides Parish Library (RPL), in partnership with the National Book Foundation (NBF), will welcome two nationally acclaimed authors to Central Louisiana this Thursday, October 29, for NBF Presents: Southern Storytelling, a free literary event featuring National Book Award–recognized authors Ben Fountain and Jason Mott. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Alexandria, LA · 14d

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Louisiana Living: The Children’s Museum

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Melissa Saye discussing the upcoming Mini Market event. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 13d

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Photo Gallery: Alexandria Holds Off Ruston 27-21 in Top-Five Showdown

With a district rival threatening to erase a two-score deficit, Alexandria Senior High found a way to protect its home field once again. The No. 4 Trojans used a pair of second-half interceptions, three rushing touchdowns and two field goals from Eli Fung to defeat No. 2 Ruston 27-21 Friday night in a matchup of Class 5A contenders.

Alexandria, LA · 14d

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From father to son: Influential Louisiana church prepares for a new, but familiar, leader

The seeds of the Rev. Fred “Chip” Luter III’s journey to the leadership of one of the largest Baptist churches in Louisiana were planted at a Catholic high school. Luter was 16 and a student at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. Though his father, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., was the lead pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, the younger Luter wasn’t sure about making church work a family business.

New Orleans, LA · 16d