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Louisiana’s Sammy Kershaw: A look at his life and career

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, in 1958, country music icon Sammy Kershaw rose to fame in 1991 with his first Billboard No. 3 charting song “Cadillac Style.” It was the first of four releases from his debut studio album “Don’t Go Near the Water,” which is certified platinum.

Lafayette, LA · 3d
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LSU Legend Trashes Lane Kiffin For Having Celebrities On The Sideline While Losing Games

Lane Kiffin is facing the heat from LSU legends. On Saturday, Kiffin invited several celebrities, including Shaquille O’Neal, Angel Reese, and Paul Skenes, to walk out with him before the team’s game against Alabama. Unfortunately, Kiffin and LSU were embarrassed by Alabama and blown out in front of their celebrity guests. After the game, LSU […] The post LSU Legend Trashes Lane Kiffin For Having Celebrities On The Sideline While Losing Games appeared first on BroBible.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Gospel choir to host FriendsGiving celebration, donation drive

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Arthur & Friends Community Choir will bring gospel music and community service together for its FriendsGiving celebration and donation drive on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026. “FriendsGiving: The Sound of Gratitude and Community Donation Drive” begins at 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 5856 Greenwell...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d
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Celebrating Heroes: The 2026 Red Stick Veterans Week Kicks Off in Baton Rouge

Get ready for an incredible week of community and patriotism as Baton Rouge honors those who served. Brian Haldane and guests Tony Winters and Kyle Callahan recently stopped by the studio to preview the upcoming 2026 Red Stick Veterans Week, highlighting a massive lineup of events dedicated to our nation’s heroes.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Linda Theriot named 2027 Houma Irish Italian Parade Hometown Hero Grand Marshal

Linda Theriot, Executive Director and long-time secretary of the Regional Military Museum, has been selected as the Grand Marshal of Houma Irish-Italian Parade. Linda was chosen unanimously as the 2027 “Hometown Hero” of the beloved parade, recognizing her seventeen years of voluntary devotion, time, and energy to the Military Museum. Her leadership has been essential to keeping the museum open, ensuring that local veterans have a place where their stories, sacrifices, and history are preserved with dignity.

Houma, LA · 2d

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Jason Aldean and Lauren Alaina Headlining Massive 2-Day Country Music and Rodeo Event as 19-Stop National Tour Announces First-Ever Stadium Show

The two-day event will feature Jason Aldean, Treaty Oak Revival, Lauren Alaina and Fox N' Vead, along with bull riding, barrel racing and freestyle bullfighting.

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Baton Rouge native competes on FOX’s ‘Celebrity Name That Tune’

Baton Rouge native Tiara Cyrus is set to compete on season six of FOX's Celebrity Name That Tune for a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Help 97.3 The Dawg Rate the Music and Win $500

Tell us which new country songs you love and which ones aren't hitting the mark. Rate the music on 97.3 The Dawg for a chance to win $500.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge Turns Up the Holiday Season With Jazz, Comedy and White Light Night

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jazz, rock, comedy and neighborhood art celebrations will share the spotlight in Baton Rouge as the city heads into the holiday season, with November’s entertainment calendar building toward a particularly busy night Nov. 20. That Friday will bring White Light Night to Mid City,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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New Opelousas billboard unveils local photography by Hernet Hill

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– Opelousas residents and city officials gathered along the Interstate 49 service road for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new billboard featuring local photography. The display showcases a photograph titled “Opelousas Neighborhoods” by local photographer Hernet Hill. The billboard is part of the Opelousas...

Opelousas, LA · 12h

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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux to host Native American Mass of Thanksgiving

This November, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will celebrate the local Native culture with a special mass of thanksgiving and celebration. This culturally-Native mass is hosted yearly in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, recognized every November in the United States. Although it honors local Native communities, the mass and following reception are open to all.

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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Hammond Rotary invites families to 18th annual Movie Night Under the Stars

Grab your lawn chairs, gather the family, and get ready for a night of holiday fun! Hammond Rotary invites the community to its free 18th Annual Movie Night Under the Stars on Saturday, November 21, at Cate Square Park in downtown Hammond. The movie this year is The Star. The...

Hammond, LA · 20h

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Gonzales honors veterans at 2026 Veterans Day Parade

GONZALES — Residents in Gonzales gathered to honor the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. The parade traveled along Irma Boulevard before ending along Cornerview Street. The event will be followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Webbie, Lil’ Boosie set to perform at Bayou Classic Fan Fest in New Orleans

Two Baton Rouge rappers are set to perform at Fan Fest ahead of the 53rd Annual Bayou Classic.

New Orleans, LA · 6d

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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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Bacchus names Theo Von, a Covington native, as celebrity king for 2027 Mardi Gras parade

Louisiana comedian Theo Von will reign when the 2027 Bacchus Carnival parade rolls on Feb. 7 along the St. Charles Avenue route. Von, a podcaster known for his Southern-inflected humor, is a native of Covington. His podcast “This Past Weekend” has grown in popularity as he has developed a reputation for his eccentric storytelling and his wide range of guests. Last year, Von was featured on the 2025 TIME100 Creators List, celebrating “the most influential digital voices.”

Covington, LA · 1d

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Mandeville's Holiday of Lights Returns for 27th Year, Still Needs Young Performers

St. Tammany Parish is gearing up for its 27th annual Holiday of Lights, the holiday celebration that lights up Koop Drive in Mandeville. This year's event runs four nights — December 4, 5, 11 and 12 — and the parish says the event features thousands of twinkling lights, carnival rides, pictures with Santa and performances from local schools.

Mandeville, LA · 1d

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Will live TV cost more if you cut the cord?

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Bacchus names Theo Von, a Covington native, as celebrity king for 2027 Mardi Gras parade

Louisiana comedian Theo Von will reign when the 2027 Bacchus Carnival parade rolls on Feb. 7 along the St. Charles Avenue route. Von, a podcaster known for his Southern-inflected humor, is a native of Covington. His podcast “This Past Weekend” has grown in popularity as he has developed a reputation for his eccentric storytelling and his wide range of guests. Last year, Von was featured on the 2025 TIME100 Creators List, celebrating “the most influential digital voices.”

Covington, LA · 1d

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Ozone Songwriter Festival Fills Downtown Covington With Original Music All Weekend

Downtown Covington turned into an open-air songbook this weekend as the Ozone Songwriter Festival brought live original music, educational workshops and community events back to its streets. Among the performers was Blair Duluoz, who took the stage with an original song captured in festival photos. The image appeared on a...

Covington, LA · 2d