When he showed up at Cafe Vermilionville 36 years ago, Boubekeur Aliouche — better known simply as "Bru" — didn't expect to be there long.
A childhood memory from Gary Chambers, of Lafayette:
Easter morning is the perfect time to consider the events of the past few weeks — those close to home and those far away. On this day in particular, many of us can’t help but think of the legendary phoenix, the mythical bird that dies in a fiery f…
While much is done to combat racism and sexism, society does little to curb ageism. Stereotypes of the senior generation — can’t remember, incapable of using technology, can’t learn anything new — go on unabated.
Baton Rouge
My son entered the West Feliciana public school system in seventh grade with all of the gusto and trepidation one might expect of a 12-year-old coming from years in the Pointe Coupee parochial system. He transitioned well, and in ninth grade found…
"Brandon Ballengee — Ghosts of the Gulf" is showing at Ann Connelly Fine Art, 1670 Lobdell Ave., Suite 100. Ballengee creates images using a process of chemically clearing and staining deceased species collected from Gulf of Mexico since the 2010 …
After failing to earn a spot on the New Orleans Pelicans dance team last summer, Dylon Hoffpauir made a commitment to himself to do whatever it took to cheer for a professional sports team one day.
Dear Smiley: In the '70s, when I was pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, I had the opportunity to go on an evangelistic mission to Fairbanks, Alaska.
Our home remedies series wouldn't be complete without mention of traiteurs, healers in Cajun country when physicians weren't close by.
When Latino Pulse plays Festival International de Louisiane next week, the salsa band will be the largest local group with an international lineup to take the stage.
When Latino Pulse plays Festival International de Louisiane next week, the salsa band will be the largest local group with an international lineup to take the stage.
From sweet to savory, pies are the answer for dinner and dessert.
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It's Easter week, and I’m looking forward to celebrating all weekend with our family. We’ll start with a simple breakfast at our house made from a basket full of extraordinary ingredients from our local farmers market.
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Warren Perrin contributes to our series on hometown banks of the past:
At the Louisiana ProStart Invitational competition, 22 teams of high school culinary students were tasked with a challenge that could overwhelm even the most seasoned chef: Cook a three-course dinner in one hour using two burners and limited space…
The wall was gone, but its deconstructed frame, stacked upon itself like giant linguine with fangs, met me at the door.
Jim Lavigne, of Prairieville, may have misread a newspaper headline, but the idea it addresses is not without merit:
When it comes to Festival International, some things never change: We pray for rain to stay away and the girls all break out their festi-dresses. We'll always eat too much unhealthy and delicious food, but we'll also walk and dance it off.
If you haven't stood in line for a kabob, shared a bread bowl and stained your lips with shaved ice, have you even festivaled?
Gladys G. Ford's little story tells why we should never allow our children to hear anything we don't want the world to know:
Robert Louis Autin is a general surgeon, a bariatric surgeon, and the owner of Acadian Superette in Freetown. Yes, he’s busy — and happy. He’s also expecting his first child in October with his wife, Clare Cook, of Basin Arts.
A reader's mention of the days of small-town banks reminded B.V. "Butch" Polito, of Hammond, of this incident:
It was actually a man who said, “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” Certain women carry the torch of independence and create their own definition of themselves, demonstrating style in the face of fads. Inev…
Lately, I’ve been living in that just-before-something-big-is-about-to-happen zone.
I’m living and working in Sacramento, California, although my home is in Baton Rouge. My residence these last few months has been a Marriott, filled with conventioneers, meeting attendees, tourists, FEMA employees and survivors.
Auditions for Playmakers of Baton Rouge's musical "Sleeping Beauty" will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 15 with callbacks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 18 in room 135 in the LSU Music and Dramatic Arts Building. Dalrymple Drive. Auditions are for ac…
Baton Rouge
April 14 is Palm Sunday, which is the beginning of Holy Week.
Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter recently rear-ended another vehicle as he prepared to enter a roundabout in the city. He said he saw a break in traffic within the circle and accelerated before checking to be sure the person driving the vehicle in fro…
If you like flowers, this weekend is for you.
LAFAYETTE — Five unique gardens will be open for the 32nd Avec Souci Garden Tour, which will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5.
John F. Taylor, a retired Crowley dentist, says he got a kick out of this conversation between his son and his grandson, which illustrates why you have to be careful about how you word your messages to youngsters:
You can learn how to play pickleball — a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong — Saturday at the Broussard Sports Complex.
When my friend Joel and I went on a day trip to Cajun country, we ended up talking about the Louisiana Easter tradition known as Batille de Paques, the battle of Easter eggs.
Duke Rivet, of Baton Rouge, tells this story about LSU's legendary Civil War history professor (and Huey Long biographer) T. Harry Williams:
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of Brett Chigoy. It has been corrected.
You might have noticed that to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Community Coffee, I've been running a few stories from my readers about their experiences with this iconic Louisiana product. Here's one from Joe Simmons:
You can serve as the missing link in a new 5-foot-tall sign that pays tribute to Scott's identity as the "Boudin Capital of the World."
I'm sure you're filling your closet with spring's best dresses, so now, let's chat about the season's hottest bags.
Tony Falterman, of Napoleonville, tells this spooky cemetery story:
Gail Boeneke, of Prairieville, tells of an experience folks in this part of the world might find familiar:
For those contemplating some new spring décor, it’s time to discuss the Pantone color of the year — Living Coral.
Baton Rouge
Each spring, usually around April, an event known as a “bird fallout” occurs on Grand Isle.
Alternative rock band The Revivalists will headline a new family-friendly event next month aimed at renewing interest in downtown Lafayette.
Gerald Gruenig — best known for his larger-than-life personality on KLFY's morning show Passé Partout — will bring that energy to the stage at the fourth annual Acadiana Po-Boy Festival.
Christian singer and Lafayette native Lauren Daigle has been on a tear since the release of her album, "Look Up Child," in September. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 and Daigle won two Grammy Awards — Best Contemporary Christia…