By Kim Jones Gilliam The cooler weather means the holidays are fast approaching. The holiday season can be stressful enough as it is with family get-togethers to plan, meals to prepare and presents to buy. Don’t add to your stress…
By Mary Ellen Rotondo Every fall, sellers in Alexandria ask me the same question: Should we list now or wait until January? The honest answer is that it depends on your goals, but the holidays are far from a dead…
Virginia ABC liquor stores are open for normal business hours on Election Day. The state-run agency only closes its retail locations completely for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday. Prohibition-era laws that once banned alcohol sales on Election Day have…
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE) — Louisiana State Parks launched a passport program that encourages residents and visitors to discover all 32 sites, collect stamps and win prizes along the way. Brandon Burris, director of Louisiana State Parks and Historic Sites, said the initiative…
RICHMOND, Va. — New changes are now in effect for Virginians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, limiting which beverages can be purchased using EBT cards. The policy took effect Sunday, Nov. 1, and prohibits SNAP customers from using their…
Here's a look at Nov. 1, 2026, results for each game: Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets). Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Tourism is Louisiana’s fourth largest industry. Last year, 45 million people visited the state and spent almost $20 billion, according to a report. The state’s international travel team visits countries across the world to highlight Louisiana as a…
Rock N Roll Sushi will open Nov. 2 at 4740 Nelson Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Mobile, Alabama-based chain's 81st location nationwide will be its third in Louisiana. The opening will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Lake Charles Chamber…
In the U.S., the average adult aged 21 and over consumes approximately 28.2 gallons of beer each year, according to Beer Info, which equates to roughly 300 servings of 12 ounce beers. If you look at states individually, though, the average adult may consume much…
Here's a look at Oct. 25, 2026, results for each game: Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets). Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim…
Beyond the dining room: the town's food culture.