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15+ hour, 21+ min ago  (932+ words) Both said it's a way to preserve culture, spotlight South Louisiana and spark conversations about issues that matter. The Lafayette-based filmmakers, screenwriters and songwriters have spent years developing original stories inspired by the people and traditions of Acadiana. Their latest…...

13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (367+ words) (The Center Square) – Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is urging residents to review their insurance coverage and prepare their homes as Tropical Depression Two, which is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Forecasters…...

16+ hour, 39+ min ago  (120+ words) Virginia Tech offers up one of the best tailgating spots, one that fits the whole family. Hokie Village is free to enter and features everything from live music to food trucks and games, and even... Vote now for Virginia Tech!...

18+ hour, 11+ min ago  (736+ words) How can homeowners decide which type of metal roofing performs best in Virginia weather? The answer is outlined in a HelloNation article that breaks down the practical differences between R panel and standing seam roofing systems. The piece explains how…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (541+ words) The Backbone Trail might sound like a scary hiking trail in Louisiana, but don’t let the formidable name scare you away. While it’s one of Louisiana’s more challenging hikes, the reward is worth the effort. Instead of flat swampland, this…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (601+ words) Virginia Humanities overcame financial setbacks to distribute 29 competitive grants this month that will provide vital monies to cultural organizations across the state. Eleven of the grant recipients are based in Hampton Roads. “The good news is that some federal funding…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (218+ words) Sept. 8, 1957 – Sept. 28, 2025 Carey Schmack, of Fernandina Beach, Florida, died peacefully at home on the morning of September 28, 2025, after a long, heroic battle with cancer. She previously resided in Fairfax County, Virginia, for many years and worked as a civilian for…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (687+ words) “Should the Waters Take Us,” by Stephanie Soileau, Doubleday, 336 pages. In “Last One Out Shut Off the Lights,” her wickedly titled 2020 short story collection that didn’t receive its just laurels — perhaps blame the pandemic — Stephanie Soileau offered a fiercely piercing…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (104+ words) The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting four heat-related deaths as extreme temperatures continue to impact the state this weekend. The LDH confirmed that the deaths include one person from the Northshore, another from Acadiana, and two from Northeast Louisiana....