The Times (Shreveport)
Author shares story of restoration
Minden’s Sara McDaniel is known for her lifestyle and hospitality brand Simply Southern Cottage, her historic preservation projects, television appearances, community revitalization and, as of Oct. 13, the author of “The Bright Side of the Other Side:...
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Emergency declaration ends ‘reef donkey’ fishing season
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Tyler Bosworth has issued an emergency declaration to close the recreational amberjack season in state Gulf of America waters immediately. Bosworth’s emergency declaration closing the season Oct....
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State is expected to see 50s soon
Temperatures will soon slowly, but surely, begin to cool down this fall in Louisiana. While Louisiana is still holding on to warmer temperatures, much of the state will see cooler weather in the coming days, while some places won’t cool off until...
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Cornell students push for change after assault case
ITHACA, NY – Raven Schwam-Curtis took a breath, steadying her voice: “I was a freshman. He was an upperclassman. I said no multiple times.” About 100 Cornell University students gathered for an Oct. 5 student-led town hall on sexual violence. The...
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REBRANDING NICOTINE
An ironic development emerging alongside the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is the portrayal of nicotine as a wellness and performance-enhancing product. Across social media, podcasts, wellness communities and tech startups, prominent wellness...
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Trump uses federal power to boost GOP
Americans are seeing taxpayer-funded television ads promoting President Donald Trump, government checks are hitting nearly 1 million mailboxes across the country, and federal agents are scouring voting rolls as a midterm election marked by Trump’s...
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Expect more political AI-generated ads
Tensions heightened in the race for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District between Rebecca Cooke, a Democrat, and Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden on Sept. 30 when Cooke sent Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter directing him to stop posting...
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Letlow leads Dem in race for U.S. Senate, polls find
Republican candidate Julia Letlow is leading the race for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, according to two recent polls. Across two public polls, the polling average has 47.1% of voters supporting Letlow and 43.1% of voters supporting Democratic candidate...
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Recreational marijuana still illegal in Louisana
As of 2026, 24 states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana and 48 have made marijuana legal for medical purposes. At the federal level, marijuana is now classified as a Schedule III drug, meaning the substance has a moderate to...
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Buc-ee’s locations in LA expected to open in 2027
Buc-ee’s, with its beloved beaver mascot and celebrated food items, is opening its first ever locations in Louisiana. The chain of massive travel centers is expanding into other states and will be opening one location in Northeast Louisiana and...
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Symphony, SRAC to host fall celebration in Caddo Common Park
The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) will present Spooky Symphony, a free fall celebration of music, art, and Halloween excitement for the entire family Oct. 25 at Caddo Common Park, 869 Texas Ave. The...
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‘Exciting to start something year-round’
Lisa Tike thought she’d hit it big when her Lilah’s Bakery sold 70 king cakes in 2008. Today the iconic Shreveport bakery sells more than 22,000 of the Mardi Gras treats every year. But the king cake business is seasonal, usually six to eight weeks...
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PUMPING PRICES
President Donald Trump’s move to reduce the sticker shock on new cars by rolling back federal economy rules could end up costing most drivers more money in fuel costs than they would save on new vehicles, according to analysis from Trump’s own Highway...
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Dolly Parton’s Cup of Ambition coffee is here
Dolly Parton spent decades singing about pouring herself a “cup of ambition.” Now that cup is real, and a Louisiana coffee company helped bring it to life. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Community Coffee announced the Cup of Ambition, Parton’s signature coffee...
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SpaceX will create over 3,000 jobs in LA
In August, SpaceX officially announced its plans to build a facility in Pecan Island, Louisiana. The Starbase in Vermillion Parish will be SpaceX’s largest facility, encompassing an 18-mile stretch that will span 136,000 acres. Construction is...
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Are there any caves in Louisiana?
Kisatchie National Forest is a labyrinth of hiking trails, some of which lead to hidden lakes, swimming holes, and even a cave. The only known cave in Louisiana, called Wolf Rock Cave, can be found in Leesville within Kisatchie National Forest. This...
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Monarch butterflies will migrate from LA
Each fall, monarch butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles from their summer breeding grounds in North America to wintering sites. This migration is one of the most extraordinary phenomenon, as the butterflies travel up to 100 miles a day and will have...
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Caddo Parish youth director arrested
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has arrested a Caddo Parish youth leader and charged her with felony theft and maintaining false public records. Jazmine King, 35, of Quiet Acres Road in Blanchard, is charged with using state funds appropriated...
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Allies support Saudi Arabia amid attacks
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to discuss help for Saudi Arabia as it faces attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, while Iraq further curtailed Iranian flights on Sept. 25 in line with U.S. pressure, and an Iranian...
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Diesel emergency declared
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency to issue an executive order allowing farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel as the price of the fuel reaches record highs during the Iran war. “We’re not going to sit on the...
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Cursive is making a comeback in schools
Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild. Until the early 20th century, children in the United States were generally taught to write in cursive or script, rather than the print writing...
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FALL FESTIVITIES
Louisiana is regarded as the "Festival Capital of the World," with more than 400 events taking place annually year-round. While the fun never stops in the state, some may find fall the best time to get out and attend festivals. During this time, you...
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Meet Emeril at grand opening of his new signature Louisiana restaurant
Iconic American Chef Emeril Lagasse, whose foundation for his culinary empire was launched at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, is opening a new Louisiana signature steakhouse in the state capital. Emeril's Chop House is set to open Sept. 24 at the...
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‘To pay more tribute to him’
Diners at Pedro’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Alexandria were treated to an evening of Elvis Presley hits Saturday as 17-year-old Jeremiah Wilson of Pineville brought the King of Rock ’n’ Roll to life with an energetic tribute performance. The Buckeye High...
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EPA repeal puts focus on ‘Cancer Alley’
On Sept. 14, 2026, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the partial repeal of the Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. It is said its to be done in order to ensure affordable and...
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UNPLUGGED
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Most states used federal pandemic funding to...
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Highland Jazz and Blues Festival returns Saturday
The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is returning for its 22nd year on Saturday, Sept. 19. This year’s festival will showcase memorable musical performances on three stages and plenty of activities for the whole family. This free one-day festival will...
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Deer, teal hunting season opens soon
Two hunting seasons will open this weekend in Louisiana, one for teal and the other for deer. Hunting season for blue, green and cinnamon teal will open across the state on Saturday, Sept. 19 and last through Saturday, Sept. 27. Deer hunting season...
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Lovebug swarms buzzing about LA
Lovebugs made their appearance in Louisiana this summer and, as fall gets closer, the insects are still seen buzzing about. Lovebugs have two main mating flight periods, one from April to May and another from August to September. Since we’re in the...
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Crowley couple gets IVF grant after heartbreaking loss
For Tia and Taylor Bertrand, the dream of becoming parents has come with years of heartbreak, expensive fertility treatments and a devastating second-trimester pregnancy loss. Now, the Crowley couple has renewed hope. The Bertrands are one of two...
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‘What every child deserves’
In a room decorated with purple table runners and flowers, dignitaries and supporters of the Arc Caddo-Bossier fellowshipped in a packed event center at Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana on Wednesday, Sept. 9. h This robust showing was part of the Arc...
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FROM ASHES TO ILLNESS
Ageneration later data now show that three times as many people have died with a confirmed 9/11-related illness than perished during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Some 9,677 people have died since their exposure to the toxic mix of chemicals...
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Burning Man trash is treasure to one
NIXON, NV – Sitting on a dusty lawn chair alongside the road, Marc Lowery is turning Burning Man’s trash into his own personal treasure at $10 a bag. Burning Man is the world’s largest “Leave No Trace” event, but that applies only to physical trash on...
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A GENERATION OF AFTERSHOCK
Aquarter-century later, 9/11 still echoes. The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history has been followed by other seismic events, from a once-in-a-century global pandemic to the rise of artificial intelligence that is transforming commerce, education...
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Miss Louisiana finishes first runner-up in Miss America
Shelby Bordelon represented Louisiana on the Miss America stage Sunday, competing against titleholders from across the country and advancing deep into the competition. Bordelon finished as first runner-up, earning a $10,000 scholarship. She is the...
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New funding helps students stay in school
Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) made a sizable donation to Volunteers of America North Louisiana Thursday, Sept. 3. SWEPCO Foundation’s made a donation of $110,000 to help local students through Volunteers of America — Communities In...
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Cottonmouth or copperhead?
When you’re out in the woods or on the water, properly identifying snakes can mean the difference between a safe encounter and a deadly one. Louisiana is home to 48 species of snake, but only seven are venomous, two of which are copperheads and...
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Israeli ministers renew calls for Gaza removals
JERUSALEM – Two Israeli ministers floated proposals in recent days for the mass removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, resurfacing an idea voiced repeatedly by right-wing politicians over the past three years as they seek to rally supporters...
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Flock blocks audit data that led to misuse probes
At least 19 police and sheriff ’s office employees in five states were arrested, fired, put on administrative leave or placed under investigation over the past two months for using Flock Safety’s vast network of license plate reader cameras to track...
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Space boom fuels need for launch pads
The surge in rocket launches across the United States has left officials with one burning question: How can the growing demand be met for coveted pads to get the vehicles off the ground? To find an answer, the Trump administration is seeking the...
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Grandstand plans major expansion at Boardwalk
The Louisiana Grandstand announced its plans for a new, privately funded, multi-phase destination at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City during a news conference Monday, Aug. 31. This new destination at the Louisiana Boardwalk and will bring...
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‘KINKEEPING’
“Duck Dynasty” star Korie Robertson has partnered with Hobby Lobby to create a new line of home decor featured by the national retailer. Robertson’s new line was launched Sept. 1 across Hobby Lobby’s more than 1,000 stores and online. It’s called...
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‘Values on education’
TIME Magazine has released its inaugural list of best colleges in America, with the Stanford’s, MIT’s and Cal Tech’s of the world ranking inside the Top 10. While schools in Louisiana didn’t crack the top 100, three were recognized by the magazine for...
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Endorsements from local officials carry influence
Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn is backing Stormy Gage-Watts for Shreveport mayor, while state Sen. Sam Jenkins has endorsed Tammy Phelps. But how much weight will those endorsements carry with voters? According to Centenary political science...
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Shreveport breaks ground on new affordable housing
On a warm summer morning Thursday, Aug. 27, Urban Housing of America broke ground on the second phase of Alston Place in the Allendale neighborhood in Shreveport. h This planned construction comes 14 years after the completion of phase one and will...
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Rocket launch site in future
ABBEVILLE — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, that SpaceX will build a massive new Starship rocket launch site in Vermilion Parish, calling the $100 billion project the largest capital investment in state history and a defining...
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Cup of care &ambition
In 1973, Dolly Parton wrote “I Will Always Love You” to soften the blow of leaving her business partner Porter Wagoner after years of producing hit country duets together. Parton was ready to pursue a solo career. So she played the song for Wagoner to...
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A TASTE OF THE BAYOU
Louisiana is famous for its unique delicacies harvested from swamps and bayous, from crawfish to frog legs to turtles and yes, alligators, which will be on more home menus this fall as the state’s first recreational gator hunting season approaches. h...
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LOVE, ALWAYS
Music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at 80, her family announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, on a video message on her social media page. “Dolly has lived in the light, and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by [her husband] Carl, her parents,...
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Inaugural SBC Pepper Fest draws huge crowd in city
It was a hot Saturday in downtown Shreveport, not just because the temperatures reached nearly 105 degrees, but because SBC Pepper Fest 2026 debuted at the Remington Garage. This one-day festival celebrated all things spicy — where pepper lovers,...
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LA art museum ranked one of the best in the South
When you step into an art museum, you’re often filled with wonder at the talent and style of artists both old and new. Art museums are also a great educational resource, where you can learn not only about art, but about history and regional...
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New port aims to reshape Gulf trade
The Gulf Coast is preparing for a new generation of container shipping as the Louisiana International Terminal nears construction, with a federal permit now in hand. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has authorized construction of the deepwater...
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Hunters look to win chance to bag a gator
A lottery to participate in Louisiana’s first recreational alligator hunting season opens Aug. 20 with a maximum 5,000 licenses available for state residents. Each winning hunter will be eligible to bag two alligators during the statewide season from...
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Midterms are key to Social Security’s fate
Odds for Social Security reform may have dimmed after Aug. 11, when one of the program’s biggest champions lost his primary. But advocates say this only highlights the importance of November’s midterm elections. Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut,...
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U.S. debt crosses $40 trillion threshold
WASHINGTON – Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said Aug. 19, drawing fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as ballooning costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments far outstrip...
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Shreveport organizations celebrate 50 years
Three Shreveport organizations are celebrating 50 years of history, and to honor that legacy, Artspace will be featuring a historic exhibit starting Aug. 22. The Independence Bowl, Red River Revel and Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) are...
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Young wants Caddo Parish to pause new data centers
When the Caddo Parish commissioners approved a tax agreement tied to Amazon’s planned data center development, Commissioner John-Paul Young said the proposal came before them quickly and with limited opportunity for public or commissioner input. Since...
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Meet your Shreveport City Council representatives
Whether you are concerned about potholes, drainage, development or other city services, knowing who represents you on the Shreveport City Council can be the first step toward getting answers. Shreveport is divided into seven council districts, and...
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GOP anxiety builds over war with Iran
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is under increasing pressure from members of his party to find a way out of the Iran war, with the midterms on the horizon and Republican voters souring on a conflict that he once predicted would last just a handful...
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Downtown strategy takes shape in Shreveport
Shreveport stakeholders were invited to participate in a session featuring the city’s recent partner Downtown Strategies on Wednesday afternoon at the Shreveport Convention Center. During that session, stakeholders were introduced to Downtown...
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A looming federal ban threatens hemp
Cornbread Hemp’s cofounders spoke for more than 15 minutes about the future of their industry in early August, but their comments could be summed up in two words lit up next to them: “SAVE HEMP,” the jumbo LED sign said. Speaking to a receptive crowd...
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Firefighters return after three-year wait
After three years, Shreveport firefighters got to celebrate the official reopening of Fire Station 20 on Tuesday, Aug. 11. “Reopening Fire Station 20 strengthens our ability to protect the people, businesses and industries in this important part of...
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Caddo Commissioner clarifies data center voting record
Caddo Commissioner and Shreveport mayor hopeful John-Paul Young pushed back Monday on social media reports about his voting record on data centers, explaining his position after being named among Shreveport candidates who supported the projects. In a...
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Caddo Parish Schools welcomed approximately 33,000 students into campuses across the district Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. “The first day of school is always a reminder of why we do this work,” Caddo Parish Schools Superintendent Keith Burton said. “Seeing...
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Is SpaceX planning to build a launch site in Louisiana?
SpaceX plans to acquire around 130,000 acres within coastal Louisiana for a spaceport that will launch rockets. The rocket launch site would encompass an 18-mile stretch of marshland in Vermillion Parish, which would be bigger than SpaceX’s largest...
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Caddo Commission recognizes poll workers for election service
The Caddo Commission recognized parish poll commissioners and election workers Thursday for their service in helping conduct local elections. The commission unanimously adopted a special resolution Thursday’s regular session honoring those who serve...
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Trump’s approval rating has fallen in Louisiana
As the U.S. continues military involvement in Iran and the cost of living seems to be rising instead of falling, many Americans are questioning President Trump’s leadership. As of right now in the U.S., 35% of Americans approve of Trump, while 60%...
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Reports: U.S. missile supply badly depleted
The war on Iran has severely depleted key U.S. missile stockpiles and left the nation and its allies in a vulnerable position for potentially years to come, several experts and reports say. U.S. missile stockpiles were low before President Donald...
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INSIDE
Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport qualified for reelection Aug. 5 against a Democrat who described him as the “Antichrist.” Johnson qualified by proxy as he travels across the country campaigning and raising money for...
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LSU Health, Louisiana Tech expand partnership
Two prominent research enterprises signed a formal agreement Tuesday morning in Bossier City. LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana Tech signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Aug. 4 at the Louisiana Tech Research Institute in Bossier City. This...
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Voter sticker created by New Orleans artist
Louisiana’s 2026 “I Voted” sticker features the artwork of acclaimed New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne, who said the inspiration for his design was the imagery of what his home state would like like if you could visualize its sound. Osborne joined...
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Whooping cranes making comeback in state
Whooping cranes are making a comeback in Louisiana, where a record 10 chicks fledged this spring at the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish as part of the state’s experimental reintroduction project that began in 2011. Those...
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‘Wildest Show in South’
Angola’s world-famous prison rodeo returns in October for its 60th anniversary in Louisiana as what’s known as “The Wildest Show in the South.” Rodeo days are set for each Sunday in October at the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola’s...
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Shreveport favorite named one of USA TODAY’s best bars
Fatty Arbuckle’s in Shreveport, Louisiana, made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2026 list was released July 29 and features 38 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. “When I bought it in 2005, I hired...
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Attack sparks fears wars could merge
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States insisted that leaders in Kyiv are not playing “a game of chess” with their recent drone strike on an Iranian ship and have no interest in leveraging their conflict with Russia into a wider, global...
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