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Louisiana Camp Hack – Keeps Flies & Wasps Away With No Chemicals
Compare rainfall rates in cities such as Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette from this summer to last summer, you'll see why last year's problems of drought and fire danger have been replaced by potential torrential rains and mosquito invasions. Mosquitoes, flies, wasps, and other scary creatures can be not only an annoyance but a real health threat.
Don’t pass on Venice bass
When it comes to bass fishing, the Mississippi River isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind for most fishermen. The river’s cold, muddy water and intense currents make for challenging conditions year-round. However, the mighty Mississippi is exactly where Nick Liebel of Belle Chasse learned to bass fish.
Feral hogs are Louisiana's most troublesome new transplant
Walk around New Orleans long enough, and you’re bound to hear grizzled locals grumbling about unwelcome tourists and transplants. Travel outside of the city, and you’ll hear man Louisianians grumbling about a different type of transplant: feral hogs
Influencer Closet Sale happening at Perkins Rowe
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Perkins Rowe is making online shopping from your favorite influencers an in-person event at the mall on Saturday, July 27. According to officials, seven influencers from the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas will attend the Influencer Closet Sale where guests can meet them while shopping for high quality, fashionable items at a lower prices.
Barstool influencer Brianna Chickenfry sounds off on New Orleans heat: 'This place is crazy'
New Orleans' intense summer heat and humidity is getting to everyone at this point in July, including viral internet stars. While in the Crescent City to support her boyfriend, country star Zach Bryan, well-known social media influencer Brianna LaPaglia took to TikTok to sound off about just how hot she was feeling while exploring around the city.
Discover Louisiana’s Craft Beer Scene: Five Must-Visit Breweries
Louisiana, renowned for its vibrant culture and cuisine, is also home to a burgeoning craft beer scene. From the heart of New Orleans to the shores of Lake Charles, Louisiana’s craft breweries offer a diverse array of flavors and experiences. Whether you're a beer aficionado or just looking to...
New Orleans approves demo of building in historic Uptown area to make way for Trader Joe's
Plans for a Trader Joe's location in Uptown New Orleans cleared a key hurdle Thursday when the City Council approved a request by developers to demolish the former Our Lady of Lourdes School at the corner of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. The council sided with developers and business owners...
Meet the Jefferson Parish elected official who likes to write novels on the side
During the day, Jon Gegenheimer is the veteran clerk of court for Jefferson Parish. But after work, Gegenheimer typically heads to CC’s Coffee House in Gretna, orders a grande coffee and takes up his labor of love: writing his latest novel longhand on a legal pad. Gegenheimer published his...
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