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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 · 2d
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Mammoth skeleton unearthed in Louisiana

A landowner in Louisiana recently discovered fossil remains belonging to a mammoth.

Lafayette, LA · 4d

redriverparishjournal.com

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Prehistoric mammoth remains discovered in South Louisiana

According to multiple reports, a remarkable discovery in south Louisiana is offering scientists a new glimpse into the state’s prehistoric past after a landowner uncovered fossilized mammoth remains on his property in Acadia Parish. Curt Matte made the discovery while digging a pond and contacted researchers at the University...

Louisiana · 14h
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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 · 1d
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Louisiana artist finishes second as Connecticut painter wins 2027 state Duck Stamp contest

A Connecticut artist won the 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition with a portrait of a wood duck, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Friday. Jennifer Reising of Noank won the 39th annual contest. Her painting shows a single wood duck at rest on the water with cypress...

Louisiana · 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 · 5h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

theadvocate.com

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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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Louisiana native, comedian Theo Von to reign as Bacchus for 2027 parade

Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host has been named the king of the Krewe of Bacchus for the 2027 Mardi Gras season. Theo Von will reign as Bacchus LVIII when the krewe's 58th annual parade rolls Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Known for his Southern humor and storytelling, Von hosts the popular...

New Orleans, LA · 10h

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Actor and frequent Spike Lee collaborator will portray Frederick Douglass in Lafayette show

Actor Roger Guenveur Smith will bring his one-man show, "Frederick Douglass Now," to Lafayette on Friday, Nov. 13. The production will start at 7:30 p.m. at The Theater at Baranco (Elementary), 801 Mudd Ave. This marks the first performance in the Popups at Baranco series offered by Performing Arts Serving...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Louisiana Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Louisiana Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Louisiana · 49m

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A house divided: Ramirez brothers will share the field as LSU and Alabama marching band members

BATON ROUGE — Inside the Ramirez home, music has always brought everyone together. This Saturday, it will divide the family between purple and gold, and crimson and white. Bevanne and Robert Ramirez raised three music-loving sons: Parker, Roch and Ryland. While their shared talent has filled the house with sound for years, game-day in Tiger Stadium will put them on opposite sides of a football field.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

KPLC TV

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Documentary screening highlights Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A documentary screening in Lake Charles on Sunday brought attention to Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies and how residents can help restore native plants in their own yards. The city hosted a screening of “Louisiana Grass Roots” at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center....

Lake Charles, LA · 17h

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Free Museum Passes With A Lafayette Public Library Card

Your Lafayette library card opens doors for free, from the Childrens Museum of Acadiana to Vermilionville, plus museum passes you can reserve at any branch.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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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 · 21h

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Columbia Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol"

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is presenting “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Tommy Jamerson. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 14, 15, and 21 at Columbia...

Hammond, LA · 1d

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The Mississippi is holding Baton Rouge’s warship hostage

It needs 32 feet of water to get back into its cradle. This spring, the river never hit 30.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

iheart.com

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Veterans Day Celebrations Planned Across Capital Region

Veterans Day celebrations will be happening across the Capital Region. On Saturday, Walker will hold its Veterans Day Parade. It will step off at 10 a.m. at Walker High School. After the parade, there will be a lunch served for veterans and parade participants at the Walker Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Federales Fest 2026: Outlaw Country, Cold Drinks, and Live Music Return to Live Oak

Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and family fun as Federales Fest returns for its fourth annual event. Taking place today at Live Oak Arabians in Livingston Parish, this year’s festival promises a killer lineup of outlaw country, rock and roll, and Americana. Gates open at 3:00...

Livingston Parish, LA · 3d