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Louisiana is home to a lot of lonely hearts
Nearly half of Louisianans reported feeling lonely in the latest vibe check from the U.S. Census Bureau. Why it matters: Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a real public health threat — so much so that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last year issued an advisory on the matter. Driving...
Louisiana’s Iconic Bananas Foster Takes on a New Life in this Delicious Cobbler!
When it comes to the culinary wonders of Louisiana, New Orleans stands tall as a city that knows how to impress with flavor. Among its many iconic dishes, Bananas Foster holds a special place as a rich, caramelized dessert that brings out the best in the state's famed bananas and rum. Now, this beloved dessert is being reimagined in a cobbler that combines the warmth of Southern hospitality with the elegance of New Orleans cuisine: the Bananas Foster Cobbler.
Week 5 High School Volleyball; First Playoff Predictor of the Season
Several streaks continued through the week. Calvary took the week off last week but continued their 5 game streak with wins over Loyola. Red River had a four-game run-rolling streak until Southwood took them 5 sets. Doyline started their first winning streak with back-to-back wins over Magnolia and BTW.
Louisiana lawmaker grills Shrimp & Petroleum Festival for selling imported shrimp
A state lawmaker has issued a scathing rebuke of what she characterized as an embarrassing and “misleading” response from the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival after the Illuminator reported that multiple vendors sold imported shrimp at this year’s event. Meanwhile, the leader of a state seafood promotion board said legislation could be in the works […]
Boo Buckets Returning to Texas McDonald’s Just in Time For Halloween
Halloween Boo Buckets from McDonald's are coming back to Louisiana locations of the restaurant according to officials in our area. Just like each year, when the Boo Buckets. When these buckets came out back in 1986, people going to get a Happy Meal would get the buckets. This year you will see some changes. Come collectors are wondering why the buckets don't come with lids.
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