Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a notice that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is ready to move to Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy on June 5. Many businesses and events have adjusted to accommodate patrons during this time. View Updates
Ever wanted to get into golf? Now maybe as good of a time as any to try it out and enjoy a change of scenery and some fresh air. Several Southwest Louisiana golf courses are adjusting to the times by implementing social distancing and cleanliness efforts to ensure you can still have an amazing golf…
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May 15 @ 6 PM Nobody wants to cook on a Friday night. Am I right? So, this Friday, why don’t you “treat yourself!” Take a breather, order up the most delicious Southwest Louisiana delicacy you can think of and relax. Calories are myths after a long work week … I am not a scientist, but I am pretty…
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Your traditional Mother’s Day may boast a brunch buffet and mimosas or a trip to the spa. But this year, May 10th will look a lot different. Not to mention the mother’s in our lives really need a special day that celebrates them more than ever. Whether you’re quarantined together or celebrating…
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Grab your finest sombrero, pour yourself a Bayou Rita, and order a taco or two from one of our many local restaurants who are serving up festive meals in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Today also happens to be #TacoTuesday, so even more of a reason to celebrate (as if you need more)! This year, your…
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Growing up in the Rice Capital of America, and in a VERY Cajun family, my Maw Maw Eloise incorporated rice in just about every meal. Chicken and sausage gumbo, rice and gravy, crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, rice dressing, shrimp sauce piquant, and of course, red beans and rice! While I may never be…
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Music Brings People Together 🎶 If you ever take a road trip with a bunch of people, you’ve probably experienced a backseat DJ. People are passionate about the music they like, and while we all can’t agree on what kind of music is the “best” kind – we can all agree that music is powerful stuff. It…
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Taking Care of Mother Nature on Earth Day 🌎 ♻️ The weather has been brilliant with the sun playing hide-and-seek with clouds overhead for days-on-end. For the most part, everyone is home, settling into a new routine – perhaps learning new skills, cooking, exploring different artforms or deep into…
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I don’t know about you but I am always up for an adventure! So when I was introduced to a local crawfish farmer and invited to see a crawfish harvest in action, I grabbed my “Cajun Reeboks” (aka rubber boots) and headed out to the field. Crawfishing is one of Louisiana’s truest forms of farm to…
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"When the world is in chaos, just watch nature. It is always in perfect order." Since the majority of us are close to home right now practicing "social distancing," it's the perfect time to get in touch with your backyard. If you take note of it, you will see that life is carrying on in ways that…
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Like many of you, my daily routine has undergone major changes in the last few weeks. One of my routines (many will call it a bad habit) is grabbing a coffee in the morning on my commute to work. As we adjust to the stay-at-home mandate, acquiring everyday products, such as our favorite grande iced…
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