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Watch Ian Beck’s final farewell to KALB and Cenla

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - November 13 served as the final day for Meteorologist Ian Beck here at KALB. We appreciate all the hard work he has done for the Central Louisiana community!. Here’s Ian final farewell message to Cenla:. “I have some bittersweet news to share with y’all. This...

Alexandria, LA · 17h
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November 12, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

FAUNA to Offer Free Pet Vaccinations at Campti Health Fair Nov. 14. Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals and Natchitoches Parish Library. Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) will hold a pet health fair Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Natchitoches Parish Library’s Northeast Branch in Campti.

Natchitoches, LA · 2d
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Schlotzsky’s Deli in Alexandria closes permanently

We apologize for the inconvenience. This business is officially closed!

Alexandria, LA · 2d
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Natchitoches Parish Master Gardener Association accepting applications for upcoming class

The Natchitoches Parish Master Gardener Association is accepting applications for an upcoming Master Gardener class, with an application deadline of Dec. 1, 2026. The 12-week course is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with classes meeting once a week. Completion of the course is required for individuals interested in joining the Master Gardener Association.

Natchitoches, LA · 1d
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Louisiana-Made Gumbo Ghost Story “The Fois” Comes to Marksville

MARKSVILLE, La. — Everybody in South Louisiana has an opinion about gumbo. Now there’s a horror movie about it, and it’s coming to Central Louisiana. The Fois: Revenge of Maw Maw Claudette opens Friday, November 13, at Paragon Cinema at Paragon Casino Resort and runs through November 19. On Saturday, November 14, writer/director David Rabalais and members of the cast will be at the theater for a brown carpet meet and greet, a screening, and a Q&A.

Marksville, LA · 2d

louisianalife.com

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Antiques Auction in Alexandria by Bonnette Auction Company

ALEXANDRIA, La. (press release) – Bonnette Auction Company will hold its Antiques & Fine Furnishings Auction on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at its gallery at 3804 McKeithen Dr. in Alexandria. The auction will offer more than 280 lots of bronze sculpture, fine gemstone jewelry, 19th-century European furniture, mid-century modern...

Alexandria, LA · 20h

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Things About Raising Cane’s Louisianans Expect Everyone to Know

Raising Cane’s is named after a yellow Labrador. Louisianans know that, and they’ll happily tell you the rest. Here’s what Louisianans expect everyone to know about Raising Cane’s. 1. The Mothership. Raising Cane’s opened its first restaurant on August 28, 1996, at the North Gates of...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

96.5 KVKI

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The Best Restaurants for Gumbo in South Louisiana

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.

Louisiana · 9d

97.3 The Dawg

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Louisiana's First AppleHop Combo Opens In Just a Few Days

The best of breakfast and late night combined with eating good in the neighborhood all under one roof

Alexandria, LA · 4d

travelmag.com

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These 11 Louisiana Restaurants Let Their Food Do Most Of The Talking

One small-town lunchroom has served homemade pie since 1928, and it turns 100 in 2028. Its meringue sits so tall it could probably qualify for its own zip code. Then I learned that a Louisiana fish house trademarked its thin fried catfish. Another spot has stuck with a shrimp po’boy invented by its founder back in 1945. I love that kind of stubborn devotion to one great plate.

Louisiana · 1d

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The Pancakes At This Old-Fashioned Louisiana Diner Are Worth Every Mile

I’ll admit what gets me every time: a restaurant named after somebody’s grandmother. This Louisiana diner was named for Grandma Dorothy, and her comfort cooking shaped the whole menu. A grandma name tells you the food is supposed to feel like home. It also tells you nobody here...

Louisiana · 1d

We Are Lake Charles

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Louisiana's Best Cajun Thanksgiving Sides? Hold Up, Y'all!

I'm already making my Thanksgiving grocery list, but after seeing Louisiana's picks for the best Cajun sides, I've got questions! Where's the rice dressing? Y'all gotta see this list!

Louisiana · 2d

97.3 The Dawg

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Friday Plate Lunch Picks In Acadiana: Catfish, Shrimp And Crawfish

Fridays in Acadiana taste like catfish, shrimp and crawfish. The Super 7 plate lunch spots are serving it up, so plan your lunch break accordingly.

Louisiana · 1d

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Insatiable, irrepressible feral pigs snort on as Louisiana gets millions more to fight them

Louisiana has been given another $3 million to fight a problem that just keeps growing — the feral swine population. “They’re like bulldozers,” said Mike Strain, commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. “Even if you wipe them out in one area, six months later another [pack] will move in.”

Louisiana · 2d

Shreveport Times | The Times

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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months

Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location . Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open . Both travel centers are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the opening date for Buc-ee's in Ruston? The Buc-ee's location in Ruston, located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit, is under construction and on track to open in April 2027, according to Buc-ee's Locations. Construction began in October 2024, and now, exterior walls are up, the roof is nearing completion and fuel tanks are already buried, Ruston mayor Ronny Walker noted in an August statement to Louisiana Radio Network. Once completed, the travel center will span 74,000 square feet, feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston

Ruston, LA · 4d

MyArkLaMiss

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Louisiana Living: Barak Shrine Circus

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Bruce Osbon, James Hamid, and Cookie discussing the upcoming Barak Shrine Circus. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 1d

Animal of Things

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Louisiana Treats Elk as Alternative Livestock, so owning one as a pet takes a state license and a farm setup

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Can you own an elk in Louisiana? Yes, but only through a state license that treats the animal as farm-raised livestock, not as a backyard pet. Louisiana law says anyone who owns, raises, sells, or harvests elk for any purpose on a farm or preserve must apply to the state for a license first. That … This article, Louisiana Treats Elk as Alternative Livestock, so owning one as a pet takes a state license and a farm setup , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Feral Pig Hunting in Virginia: Laws, Licenses, and Where to Report Sightings • Feral Pig Hunting in Oklahoma: Laws, Licenses, and Night Hunting Rules • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Virginia: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and Penalties

Louisiana · 1d

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes expanding hunting access for recreational alligator hunting

BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed expanding public hunting access to seven national wildlife refuges in Louisiana for recreational alligator hunting on Friday. Under the proposal, Bayou Sauvage Urban, Big Branch Marsh, Black Bayou Lake, D'Arbonne, Delta, Tensas River and Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuges...

Louisiana · 16h

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Designer Romey Roe Brings Louisiana Creativity to NYFW Runway

Botanical Armor: Where Beauty, Resilience and Transformation Bloom. Louisiana-based Fashion Designer Romey Roe brought a poetic vision of beauty, resilience and transformation with Botanical Armor, presented during The Bureau at New York Fashion Week Designer Showcase. The runway presentation culminated in a memorable finale featuring newly crowned Miss America 2027, Regan Hutsell.

Louisiana · 2d

WNTZ

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AG Murrill: Lawsuit filed against Kalshi, others in Louisiana state court

AG Murrill said Kalshi, Polymarket, and others have "violated our laws with impunity."

Louisiana · 1d