New Orleans has distinguished itself in so many ways. We have Mardi Gras, the iconic French Quarter, distinctive music and a lively culinary scene.
She wouldn’t be my daughter if she weren’t undergoing a major home remodel in her third trimester of pregnancy. But here we were.
Cockroaches are common sights to see in the Louisiana heat, and with a scorching summer ahead, these creepy crawlers are coming out to play.
New Orleans’ Lower Garden District is, without question, a house-gazer’s dream.
Chris's Specialty Foods, known for its classic Cajun cuisine, is opening its first restaurant concept Saturday, June 29, at 18135 E. Petroleum Drive, Baton Rouge.
Chicken lettuce wraps from Pho Cafe
Want to have a concert experience without leaving your couch?
Summertime thunderstorms can cause a lot of stress for pets and their owners. It seems extreme weather pops up out of nowhere more regularly these days. Throw in some high winds and a power ou…
What are some things to assure safe travels and vacation for someone who has dementia?
Smiley Anders loved a limerick.
An old friend messaged me last week asking for my thoughts on building community. She sent me a podcast called "Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris," saying it made her think of me.
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on …
Louisiana got some positive media coverage in The New York Times this month, scoring a nice publicity coup in part because of the lively bookstore scene in New Orleans. The Times article, writ…
LYPIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — This Orthodox Easter season, an extraordinary new church is bringing spiritual comfort to war-weary residents of the Ukrainian village of Lypivka. Two years ago, it als…
The TV pilot "Spillway" is a 100% Louisiana project and that thrills director Jason F. Furrate.
Kevin Hardy of Watson began collecting antique Japanese tin toy robots a year ago. So far, he has 31 robots in his collection, most of them purchased from online auctions.
Don't worry about having to memorize the phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto," in Kevin Hardy's house, because Gort isn't there.
For almost as long as film has existed, New Orleans has been a movie town.
A beloved Baton Rouge conservation group is celebrating its golden jubilee and the public is invited to join them for a celebration toast.
Barbara Barnes Sims will speak on “Sun Records and the Birth of Rock ‘n' Roll” at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bluebonnet Branch Library, 9220 Bluebonnet Blvd., conference room 2.
Finding the right book to read at the right time or the right place is a thing of beauty. Lately, I've been on the hunt for the perfect beach read, for you, dear reader. (In the interest of jo…
A beach getaway to Bay St. Louis is hardly a well-kept secret for New Orleans people these days.
Earl Thomas LeBlanc is the newest recipient of National Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizen Award and medal.
Grace Life is hosting "Scuba, Diving into Friendship with God" Monday-Thursday.
In May, we announced the 2024 Postcard Project with the goal to receive postcards from every state and as many countries as possibly by Labor Day.
What is the Park Place of Baton Rouge?The iconic board game Monopoly — known for igniting family game night fights for decades — is getting a Baton Rouge makeover thanks to game company Top Tr…
Many believe that the way one talks about oneself makes a difference when it comes to self-confidence. Does the difference self-talk makes matter when it comes to the way residents talk about …
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