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Willie Nelson is All Smiles As He Returns to the Road After Illness [Photo]
Willie Nelson returned to the stage of his traveling Outlaw Music Festival on Sunday night (July 7), playing his second show since returning to the stage after a bout of illness. The 91-year-old country legend has missed eight Outlaw Music Festival dates over the past month due to unspecified health...
Jelly Roll Plans + Executes Epic Day Date For His Wife [Watch]
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have quite the love for one another. Their love story is as original as a fingerprint and heart-filling to watch. When you've been with someone for as long as Jelly and Bunnie, it can be challenging to think of unique date ideas to keep the spark alive. But Jelly Roll planned out a fun adventure for his wife when they had some down town.
Chasers Bar In Lake Charles Has Been Sold, Under New Ownership
A popular bar and grill in Lake Charles has new owners as of today. Chaser's Bar and Grill located at 829 University Drive in Lake Charles has been sold and the new owners take over today. Chaser's is known for live music and a smoke-free atmosphere. The previous owners would...
New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.
Louisiana receives a plethora of new statutes and laws each year. And it's the same this year. To be honest, the majority of them are usually uninteresting and have little bearing on our daily lives. That's the nature of things. But some of us will be affected by a few...
Watch When Jo-EL Sonnier & Toby Keith, Who We Lost This Year, Performed Together
2024 didn't start well for country and Cajun music fans as we lost to incredible musicians, artists, and singers. First Louisiana's heart was broken as we all learned that the bayou state's native son Jo-EL Sonnier had passed away on January 13th, 2024 after just finishing up a performance in Llano, Texas at the age of 77.
Mary Martin, Veteran Manager Who Championed Keith Urban, Dead at 85
Mary Martin, a longtime artist manager and A&R executive in the country, folk and rock & roll formats, has died, according to a statement posted to social media by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. She was 85 years old. Martin played a pivotal role in the careers...
Luke Combs’ Son’s Birthday Cake is a Country Kid’s Dream [Photo]
Looks like Luke Combs and his wife Nicole have a bona fide country boy on their hands. The couple's oldest son, Tex, turned two years old last month, and the family celebrated with a birthday cake fit for any budding little farmer. It was decorated in John Deere green icing, and embellished with mini crop patches, ears of corn and a toy front end loader.
Jelly Roll’s Wife Claps Back at ‘Gross’ Comments About Their IVF Journey
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, is standing up against hateful comments about the couple's journey towards having a baby. Specifically, Bunnie takes issue with fans who've had negative things to say about their decision to pursue surrogacy. She shared a screenshot of a Facebook comment from a user who opined that "carrying the child is so much more of the natural experience of motherhood."
Miranda Lambert Meets a Mini-Me At Her Minnesota Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert stopped her Friday night show (July 5) to meet an adorable young fan who just so happens to share her name. During a performance in Hinckley, Minn., Lambert spotted a young girl who was repping her signature style -- complete with cowboy hat and fringed denim jacket -- and pulled her up onstage to say hello.
WWE Champ John Cena Stuns Fans With Shocking Live Retirement Announcement
On Saturday night's (July 7) WWE Money in the Bank Event in Toronto, John Cena took center ring and made a surprising announcement to the thousands in attendance. John Cena Leaves Fans Stunned After Shocking Announcement. As the Money in the Bank Pay Per View Event was just beginning tonight,...
Olivia Newton-John’s Stunning $25 Million Malibu Estate For Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
Olivia Newton-John's former Malibu estate is for sale, and pictures show a stunning luxury property. The late country and pop superstar's 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 7,000-square-foot California mansion also once belonged to actress Sally Field, according to Fox Business. The spectacular property sits on just over three acres of densely wooded land, creating a lush haven that the official listing calls "a sanctuary unlike any home you have ever seen."
Hurricane Beryl Update: Texas And Western Gulf Coast Brace For Weekend Arrival
South Texas and most of the Gulf Coast are nervously Beryl's next move after the Hurricane made landfall on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Friday morning. The storm roared through Jamaica and the Caribbean leaving 11 dead as reported by USA Today. Texas and the Gulf states were put on notice...
The 2nd Annual Chicken Fest Is Coming To Southwest Louisiana
Mark your calendars Southwest Louisiana it's time for a delicious, finger-lickin' good get-together! Make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Chicken Fest in Sulphur Louisiana. For the second year in a row, the festival will take place at the West Cal Cam Arena at 401 Arena Road in Sulphur, LA 70663 on July 20, 2024.
The Latest COVID-19 Surge Is Hitting Louisiana. Is It Serious?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A "summer surge" in COVID-19 cases is being seen across the country, and just about every state is seeing a rise in numbers, including Louisiana. Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that some parts of the country - along the West Coast and in parts of New England - are seeing a major surge. But there are signs of a slight surge even in areas that are not as aggressively on the rise.
Hurricane Beryl Track Update, What it Means for Louisiana
The distance in air miles between Lafayette, Louisiana and Grand Cayman Island in the Caribbean Sea is a little over 1,000 miles. That means the center of circulation for dangerous Category Three Hurricane Beryl is more than 1,000 miles away from Louisiana's coastline. But ask anyone who lives in hurricane...
‘Redneck Woman’ Singer Gretchen Wilson Finds a Buyer for Stunning Tennessee Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has found a buyer for her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, and the new owner will be getting a "little slice of Heaven," according to the listing. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot house for sale for $625,000 on May 31, and the luxurious home received multiple offers immediately after going on the market.
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Country Artists Who Have Sung the National Anthem
For more than a century, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been played or sung before sporting events across the nation. And while numerous singers both acclaimed and unknown have taken on this heralded song, country artists seem to do it best. It's no surprise the Super Bowl has selected a singer...
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
Best Vacation Destinations for Louisiana Residents
Hey everyone! Are you looking for a fun and exciting vacation that’s not too far from home? Louisiana residents have some amazing places nearby to visit. Here are some of the best vacation destinations close to Louisiana. Gulf Shores, Alabama. Gulf Shores is a great place for a beach...
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