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This Louisiana All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is A Local Favorite For A Reason
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (1664+ words) You know a Louisiana buffet is serious when “What do you want?” becomes “How many plates are we doing?” This is the kind of place where the first trip to the buffet is strictly reconnaissance. You’re surveying the situation. Making…...
SpaceX expected to launch Louisiana coast spaceport project for Starship
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (862+ words) SpaceX's rumored expansion into Louisiana is moving closer to reality. Louisiana state leaders are expected to announce that the Elon Musk-led company is planning a multibillion-dollar spaceport for Starship rockets on 18 miles of coastline about 45 miles southwest of Lafayette. Gov....
Fifth Circuit to hear Louisiana challenge to mail-order abortion pills
17+ hour ago (554+ words) (The Center Square) — Louisiana's effort to keep mail-order abortion pills out of the state is headed back to a federal appeals court next month, with the legal fight potentially affecting how mifepristone is distributed nationwide. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court…...
LOUISIANA TO WELCOME VISITORS BY SHOWCASING ITS UNIQUE SPIRIT AT THE 2027 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES...
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (716+ words) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser today unveiled the design of Louisiana`s float and announced the headlining entertainer who will represent the state at the 138th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year`s Day....
LOUISIANA TO WELCOME VISITORS BY SHOWCASING ITS UNIQUE SPIRIT AT THE 2027 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (62+ words) Image credit: Louisiana Office of Tourism Image credit: Shelby Ursu Louisiana`s float, "Bienvenue en Louisiana" - "Welcome to Louisiana," will showcase the traditions, culture, and natural beauty that make our state unlike anywhere else. For a sixth year, Louisiana will…...
Virginia Tech welcomes new students as campus activities, football season get underway
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (532+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — About 7,000 new students are joining the Virginia Tech community as the university begins a new academic year. University leaders say they are expecting a strong first-year class and plenty of opportunities for students to get involved on…...
Rice dressing or dirty rice? In Louisiana, the answer may depend on your area code.
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (902+ words) In Louisiana, a few topics are almost guaranteed to spark a food debate. Put rice dressing or dirty rice on the table, and you've got one. Are they the same dish? Are they different? It depends on the family recipe....
Firefighters respond to 22 wildfires as dry conditions persist across Louisiana
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Officials reported that firefighters responded to 22 wildfires in Louisiana over the weekend as dry conditions persist this summer. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) stated that over 109 acres burned. Officials warned that contained…...
Why do so many people in Louisiana back into parking spaces, especially trucks?
23+ hour, 9+ min ago (703+ words) Jonas "JJ" Johnnie, vice president of safety and training at Industrial Safety Solutions A Chevrolet truck is backed into a parking spot during lunch time at Willie's Restaurant in Baton Rouge Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Minutes after Amy King flew into Louis…...
Virginia Tech open to adding former NFL players
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (413+ words) Aug 23, 2026 at 11:38 PM EDT College football programs and NFL teams are scrambling in August as recent court rulings have created uncertainty over the eligibility of some Class of 2022 athletes. Some of those athletes signed with NFL teams this offseason and…...