Dear Smiley: I have lived in the Baton Rouge/Zachary area my whole life, except for four college years in Hammond.
After Hurricane Katrina, my Aunt Eunice returned to find all of her food spoiled by the power outage. The only thing she salvaged from her freezer was a small suet cake for the backyard birds.
Halyna Hutchins was killed when Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the set of “Rust.”
First the good news: The City is moving forward toward permitting Mardi Gras parades to roll in 2022. And, recognizing the shortage of manpower, the Mayor is wisely addressing difficult issues sooner rather than later. However, without consultatio…
Water buffalo are not typical farm animals in West Feliciana Parish. But then Sarah Roland's farm isn't exactly typical.
At least two Louisiana notables made the guest list for entertainer Snoop Dogg's 50th birthday bash on Wednesday night.
"My Ascension," a documentary film to fight suicide, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Malco Theater, 1406 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales.
Bo Bienvenu, of Prairieville, comments on the "win or go home" mentality at LSU regarding coaches:
A Sumatran orangutan at the Audubon Zoo is expecting twins in a few months, Audubon officials announced Thursday.
Whether you like your Halloween fun and festive, terrifying and twisted, a party for the kids or one for your four-legged friends, there's an event in the Baton Rouge area for everyone over the next several days.
Looking for a scary movie this Halloween? Consider these when feasting on the finest candy from your trick-or-treat bag. Like a sugar rush, the following movies will keep you awake at night much longer than anticipated.
Jonathan Foster has written plenty of “edgy” songs.
Louisiana's Laine Hardy returns home this weekend for a Saturday show at the Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite.
Smalls Sliders, the hyper-focused cheeseburger slider drive-thru concept backed by Walk-On’s founder Brandon Landry and former NFL Quarterback Drew Brees, broke ground on a second Baton Rouge location in the Bluebonnet Village Shopping Center at 7…
If you've ever watched a cooking competition on television, at some point a contestant is going to try to make risotto, even though he or she knows they don't have enough time.
The restaurant also debuted a taco-themed pajama collection.
Fruits and vegetables are the stars of Louisiana Public Broadcasting's new digital-first series, "Louisiana Harvest of the Month."
"Our re-entry into polite society is proving to be a little bumpy."
When Randy Mast couldn't find the chicken wing sauce his wife craved, he decided to make his own.
Nearly 16 years after opening its doors in Mid City Baton Rouge, Bistro Byronz has moved just down Government Street to a new location in the former White Star Market.
“The lady who had a problem with frogs making a home in the trunk of her car reminded me of a cricket infestation," says David Palmisano, of Marrero.
Short and tall. Fat and round. Bright orange, pale pink, even green.
Supertunias are an epic and bold petunia series that is an award winner and bestseller in garden centers across the U.S.
More than 5,000 plants will be for sale when the LSU Hilltop Arboretum holds its 38th annual PlantFest! from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.
Tea drinkers seem to have better organized brain regions, which is associated with healthy cognitive function, according to a study led by Professor Feng Lei, of the National University of Singapore.
This submission is from "Name withheld to save my children some embarrassment at school."
In the late 1940s I was given a delightful little puppy, who I named Zip.
The Friends of LPB honored distinguished supporters and champions of Louisiana Public Broadcasting on Oct. 5 during its virtual 2021 annual meeting.
The USS Kidd Veterans Museum, 305 S. River Road, with Rhorer Mutual Industries, is hosting the traveling exhibit, “Wheels of War,” through Jan. 2. Developed by the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, the exhibit provides a brief history of wartime rail…
Facets of Faith: Newsboys singer finds silver lining in shutdown and fun performing with the frenemy
After almost two years of no Christian bands touring, south Louisiana is overflowing with shows.
This fall, Rabbi Peretz Kazen, of Chabad in Baton Rouge, will offer a new four-session course on "Outsmarting Anti-Semitism."
Louisiana Public Broadcasting CEO Beth Courtney has announced plans to retire at the end of January.
Dear Smiley: If you’ve ever heard a group of coaches having a conversation, you may have noticed that they refer to each other as “Coach.”
"If you wanna talk college football or
Turning 30 is often considered a big birthday — a time when maturity ripens and, with any luck, a little more wisdom arrives along with it.
New Orleans bandleader, composer and Oscar and Emmy-winning musician Jon Batiste is making his "Austin City Limits" debut.
As education gets more and more high-tech, several local schools have gone back to basics. And it doesn’t get more basic than dirt.
Making a difference: Couple volunteers to speak for abused, neglected kids through Capital Area CASA
Alisha Parker and her husband, Stephen Broussard, are a rarity at the Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocates Association.
This fall, Rabbi Peretz Kazen, of Chabad in Baton Rouge, will offer a new four-session course on "Outsmarting Anti-Semitism."
Louisiana Public Broadcasting CEO Beth Courtney has announced plans to retire at the end of January.
Dear Smiley: If you’ve ever heard a group of coaches having a conversation, you may have noticed that they refer to each other as “Coach.”
"If you wanna talk college football or
Turning 30 is often considered a big birthday — a time when maturity ripens and, with any luck, a little more wisdom arrives along with it.
New Orleans bandleader, composer and Oscar and Emmy-winning musician Jon Batiste is making his "Austin City Limits" debut.
As education gets more and more high-tech, several local schools have gone back to basics. And it doesn’t get more basic than dirt.
Making a difference: Couple volunteers to speak for abused, neglected kids through Capital Area CASA
Alisha Parker and her husband, Stephen Broussard, are a rarity at the Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocates Association.
I enjoy seeing how one story in this column leads to another, and another…
The new sauce "flaunts a sweet, yet bold flavor with a hint of spice, inspired by Megan's sassy personality."
Little Freddie King’s October calendar is packed.
A Category 4 hurricane and its aftermath can traumatize anyone — especially kids. The howling wind and widespread devastation, along with the physical distance from friends because of an evacuation, can cause distress.