Civil War historian Martin Morgan spoke on Aug. 20 to the Baton Rouge Civil War Round Table about the importance of the Gulf Coast fortifications in influencing the start of the Civil War and the ultimate determination of its outcome.
"Recent stories reminded me of this amusing interchange," says Ann LeBlanc, of Gonzales:
A new show, "Through the Window and Out the Door: Two Views of the Louisiana Landscape," featuring work by Louisiana-based artists Tamrin Ingram and Chris Burns, opens Sept. 22 at LSU's Glassell Gallery in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayet…
Dear Smiley: In 1958 I was drafted into the Army. With four other individuals, I was driven to the induction center in New Orleans.
Terror grips Kendra Ellis-Connor as she waits in a police station for word on the whereabouts of her son — her Black son.
Every summer, I try to revisit “Robinson Crusoe,” a book I’ve enjoyed since childhood. This year, though, my heart wasn’t in it. Crusoe’s castaway existence seemed a bit too much like coronavirus world to be much fun.
"Blue Skies and Happy Memories" is the theme for the show by members of the Associated Women in the Arts now on exhibit at the Elizabethan Gallery, 680 Jefferson Highway.
Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi celebrated Beginning Day and the chapter's birthday with a luncheon Aug. 25 at Drusilla Seafood.
Meaty portobello mushrooms, particularly when grilled, make an especially satisfying sandwich.
As I perused the Wednesday Advocate's photos of Hurricane Sally's near-miss in Louisiana, I came across a scene by photographer Chris Granger that has to be the most Louisiana image ever.
To date, the 2020 movie calendar has been a shuffleboard. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and theaters struggling to maintain business while taking new safety measures, studios have moved movies to streaming platforms or future dates.
A feverish hybrid of history, horror and modern-day discord, the Louisiana-filmed “Antebellum” began as a nightmare.
With the High Holidays approaching and the coronavirus creating difficulties for many in joining a traditional synagogue service, Chabad of Baton Rouge will hold an outdoor shofar service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, on the Mississippi River levee …
Peaches fresh from the tree (or the farmers market) are one of life's juiciest pleasures.
If you're keeping score, it's the 10th episode of the 11th season of Lifetime reality series "Married at First Sight." The five Louisiana couples have been married three weeks, and none has called it quits thus far.
Dave Arata adds to our Tuesday story about Uptown New Orleans residents selling parking spaces for Saints (and other) football games in Tulane Stadium, which lacked parking:
The days have dragged on while the months have seemed to fly by this spring and summer. Inertia has definitely set in.
Chicken Pasta with Fresh Pesto
This quick and easy cobbler is packed with delicious raspberries.
Henry Bradsher, of Baton Rouge, adds to our "airplane adventures" series:
Have your ticket yet?
La Divina Italian Cafe is mixing up delightful gelatos and sorbet mimosas, paninis and lasagna and serving them up with artwork and live music.
Where to go, What to Eat: Painting at Uncle Earl's, Latil's Landing reopens and a local barbecue rub
Painting and Pinot will kick off October by teaming up with Uncle Earl's Bar, 3753 Perkins Road, for a "Painting on the Patio" class from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 4.
SugarFest is marking its 25th anniversary with an online event Oct. 2-3, including a modified version of its sweets contest.
Some store-bought versions of frozen pops are loaded with sugar, corn syrup and artificial coloring.
Richard M. Gibson, of Lafayette, reminds us that the opening of the Superdome, with its parking garage for Saints fans, killed a nice little side business for Uptown New Orleans residents fortunate enough to live near Tulane Stadium, which offered…
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Louisiana Super Plants program, an educational and marketing campaign that highlights tough and beautiful plants that perform well in Bayou State landscapes.
Shrimp and white beans may seem like an unusual combination, but it is utterly traditional in northern Italy.
Yes. Alzheimer’s is a growing public health crisis affecting those living with the disease and their families.
It all started with a creaking sound coming from my knees whenever I went from sitting to standing or when walking. There was some discomfort following prolonged walking and exercising which increased with age and weight gain. It finally resulted …
I should have known our Friday story about a pet turtle escaping on an airplane flight would lead to an influx of turtle tales:
Ivy-walled French courtyards at 2140 Cove Court are immaculate and formal, giving the property an air of sophisticated elegance. The home also has warm antique wood and brick floors inside, giving it a “come on in and relax” feeling that makes gue…
Tickets are on sale for Theatre Baton Rouge's production, "American Son," opening Sept. 24 on the Main Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. Tickets are $30 and $25 for students. Tickets also are on sale for the solo show, "Buyer & Cellar," streaming on V…
When he was younger, our son attended a summer camp for a couple of years in Lake Charles, the southwest Louisiana city recently ravaged by Hurricane Laura.
Dear Smiley: A few years ago, a friend asked for a suggestion for a half-way point between Lawrenceville and San Antonio and I suggested Lafayette. He said, in that oft-used pronunciation that sports broadcasters love, "I'll make reservations in '…
As a child, Myra Richardson says she was always involved in causes at school. When she was 17 and her hometown was roiled in racial tension, she couldn’t stay on the sidelines.
Missions have been a way of life for Southern University graduates John and Michelle Wright Amos.
That sizzle of tender meat on the grill gets us every time.
That sizzle of tender meat on the grill gets us every time.
Our recent pet stories brought up some memorable images, but I especially like the scene on an airplane described by Mark Richterman, of Baton Rouge:
Like every place in Louisiana that isn’t New Orleans, Lake Charles usually doesn’t enter the national consciousness. The catastrophic damage Hurricane Laura inflicted on the region hasn’t registered either.
Missing Joe Burrow?
Asian flavors marry oh-so-well with pork.
Louisiana singer Archie Williams has squeaked into the "America's Got Talent" finals.
During stay-at-home life in the pandemic, I have not stayed socially distant from the refrigerator. The allure of late-night snacks, boredom eating and cheesy dips has led to some, shall we say, issues.
In recent years the New Orleans Saints have been one of the more successful NFL franchises. But for decades this wasn't the case.
Guy Beringer, we raise a mimosa in your honor.
This cheese bread has a creamy flavor and a moist texture.
Louisiana's Archie Williams again warmed the judges' hearts with his performance of "Flying Without Wings" on the first night of "America's Got Talent's" semi-final rounds on Tuesday night.
"Like things aren't depressing enough…" says Steve Storey, of Baton Rouge: