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Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Winner on Saturday Night
Lady Luck was in Louisiana this Memorial Day Weekend. The "Lady" was around long enough to make sure that at least one lucky Louisiana Lottery player had a long holiday weekend to remember. Now, it's not like Louisiana players have been lucky in the lottery in recent weeks. There was...
These Buc-ee’s Snacks Are a Must-Try for First-Time Visitors, According to Facebook
The Texas chain that has become a national phenomenon has gained quite a following over the years. It is routinely a must-stop location on road trips for folks in Louisiana and all across the fruited plains. Buc-ee's, a rest stop with a seemingly unlimited number of gas pumps on the...
Gov. Landry vetoes bills aimed at providing healthy options for food deserts
BATON ROUGE, La. — On Friday, Governor Jeff Landry vetoed legislation aimed at providing healthy food to areas where it's hard to come by. The Healthy Food Retail Act is nothing new, but the legislature wanted to permanently fund it. The act subsidizes retailers who want to sell healthy food in so-called "food deserts."
Louisiana family star on Family Feud, top-ranked places to live in Louisiana, and more in entertainment news.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson announces new growth and development leader for G-Unit studios in Shreveport. As Louisiana continues to earn the spotlight this week, read more about this Thibodaux family that competed on Family Feud this week. Ahead of Memorial Day, check out which popular franchise is offering a discounted sweet treat. Find out which places in Louisiana ranked top four best places to live according to a report by the U.S. News and World Report.
Louisiana, Should We Be Cleaning Your BBQ Grill With an Onion?
Memorial Day Weekend, BBQ pits across Acadiana are going to get quite a workout. As a result, the next time you get ready to fire it up you're probably going to need to clean the grill on your pit. Could the best cleaner for your grill really be as simple...
Louisiana Fast Food Workers Could Face ‘Lie Detector’ in Bathroom
An online survey suggests that for every 100,000 Louisiana residents there are 76.2 fast food restaurants. Food service accounts for just over 9% of the jobs available in Louisiana. And many of those Louisiana restaurant workers, especially those that are considered "fast-food" workers your credibility is about to be called into question.
How to Pick the Best Watermelon for Your Louisiana Memorial Day
Whether you're reading this in your office chair in Baton Rouge, wasting time at the water cooler in New Orleans, or taking "some personal time" in the bathroom in Lafayette, wherever you're reading this in Louisiana you are on the cusp of summertime. What does summertime in Louisiana mean? We...
Watch Epic 750lb Louisiana Crawfish Boil in Front of NYC Empire State Building
Louisiana knows how to throw a party and make everybody wish they were invited. But that's the thing about South Louisiana people, we don't want anyone to have FOMO so we always boil a couple extra pounds of crawfish just in case the whole block shows up. In this case,...
Louisiana Travel Alert: Popular Buc-ee’s Location To Experience Perfect Storm This Weekend
When Louisianians think of taking a road trip, the first question on our minds is, 'Is there a Buc-ee's on the way?'. Some might argue that its just a gas station, but to us its a way of life. When you see a Buc-ee's billboard on the horizon you can...
5 Louisiana Restaurants Named The Best In America
Everyone knows that Louisiana is overflowing with world-renowned seafood, Creole, and Cajun cuisine restaurants. Most tourists immediately think of New Orleans anytime they hear about Louisiana food. That is not to say that some of the best food on the planet doesn't come from the Cresent City—because it does! But...
Louisiana Restaurant Named One of the 50 Most Beautiful in the U.S.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) - When it comes to food, it's hard not to include Louisiana on the list of states with the best cooking out there. We pride ourselves on it. We have multiple festivals surrounding our love of food. And, when it comes to the settings where...
Thousands travel for Memorial Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Memorial Day holiday has arrived and as the three day weekend wraps up, it’s a good idea to see the best ways to get back home. According to gasbuddy.com, Louisiana’s gas price average sits 50 cents below the national average. The state’s $3.10 per gallon is the sixth lowest average amongst states nationwide, making the road trip back home worth the investment.
Those in Louisiana Warned of Potential Danger of Apple Snails
If you're in South Louisiana and near a body of water you should be on the lookout for "Apple Snails." The LSU Agriculture Center posted what these Apple Snails look like and they even offered a few suggestions in the event you come into contact with them. According to the...
Louisiana’s Best Biscuit Recipe Was Born at a Bus Station
Crowley, LA (KPEL News) - The best places to eat in Louisiana are often the best-kept secret in town. You may find great grub in a gas station, a country club, a small space in between two boutiques, in a wood-frame building on a Cajun back road, or even a bus station. Chances are, someone's Maw Maw shared their kitchen recipes to create some of the best food you could get. Through the years, some of these small, locally owned eateries have disappeared for a variety of reasons.
Louisiana gaming revenues down in April
(The Center Square) – Gaming revenues were down in Louisiana in April, according to data from the state's Gaming Control Board. Mobile gaming has taken over the sports wagering market, as attested by state data that shows proceeds up 72.9%. This is a product of more providers being approved by regulators to enter the marketplace, which began in January 2023 after being authorized by lawmakers. So far this fiscal year...
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