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- 5 Reasons to Visit the Louisiana CoastThe Louisiana Coast and its resilient residents offer 5 reasons to visit: fishing, birding, nature watching, eating, and aiding the rebuilding through your tourist dollars--the most enjoyable donation you'll ever make.
- 2011 Poinsettia Bowl: TCU Vs. Louisiana Tech - Preview, Prediction, and Pick Against the SpreadTCU will square off with Louisiana Tech on December 21, 2011 in this year's edition of the Poinsettia Bowl. TCU is favored, but what's the smart money pick against the spread?
- Thanksgiving Events in Shreveport, LouisianaWhat's there to do in Shreveport for Thanksgiving week besides eat? Plenty! Here's a weeks worth of fun for the whole family.
- A Cold Louisiana ChristmasThe famous bayou blizzard of 1973 came with Cajun heat.
- Summit Entertainment Casting Numerous Kids for Major Feature Film 'Ender's Game'Summit Entertainment, the production company behing "The Twilight Saga" films, has acquired the rights to the youth-oriented "Ender's Game" franchise. Auditions and casting calls are getting underway for the film's starring and supporting roles.
Civil Rights History in Three Supreme Court CasesThree significant Supreme Court cases display the miscarriage of civil rights justice for Black Americans, ultimately changing the tide for the civil rights movement leading to Brown V. Board of Education in 1954.- Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' Now Set to Film in New Mexico and LouisianaThe long awaited film adaptation of Twilight series author Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" is now holding auditions in Los Angeles for starring and supporting roles.
LSU’s Les Miles Named New Spokesman for Louisiana’s Turfgrass IndustryLes Miles, the head coach of the LSU Tigers has been named the new spokeman for Louisiana's turfgrass industry.- Louisiana Law Bans Cash for Used and Second Hand TransactionsLouisiana lawmakers say goodbye to all cash transactions for used and second-hand goods. So say goodbye to garage sales, so long flea markets, and no more newspaper or online postings.
- All About Growing the Louisiana ArtemisiaAlso known as the Louisiana sage, white sage, silver sage, white sagebrush, silver wormwood, gray sagewort, or mugwort wormwood, the Louisiana Artemisia is a native plant to the United States.
- My Review of the Hawaii Warriors Victory at Louisiana Tech in a WAC Football GameI'll be giving a rundown of the Warriors WAC opening win at Louisiana Tech this past Saturday. I will also be giving my game grades to the warriors offense, defense and special teams.
- Hawaii Warriors at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Game PreviewI'll be giving a rundown of both teams schedule up to this point. I'll list both teams key performers on offense. I'll be previewing how both teams matchup on offense, defense and special teams. I will also be giving my score prediction.
- Make Your Next Trip to Lafayette, LouisianaLafayette, Louisiana, is a good place to go to on your next trip. This town offers good food, beautiful scenery, and lively entertainment all year.
- Take a Trip to Avery Island and New Iberia, LouisianaAvery Island, Louisiana, is a trip to discover the legendary Louisiana. The swamps and other natural wonders make this an unusual adventure.
Warner Bros. Hiring Huge Cast and Thousands of Extras for 'Dogfight'Everyman Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures are teamed up for a political comedy feature film titled "Dogfight". The main starring roles are being cast in Los Angeles, and smaller supporting and day player roles are being cast in Louisiana.- Visit Shreveport Louisiana and Live the Red River ExperienceShreveport, Lousiana, located on the Red River is a welcoming site for visitors. The town has Southern hospitality at its best.
- Ri’chard’s Louisiana Café a Favorite of Songwriters and DinersAn interview with Richard Trest, owner of Ri'chard's Restaurant in Whites Creek, TN.
Interview with 'Creature' Actor Mehcad Brooks'Those are real swamps that we're trudging around in. We had a snake wrangler who would follow us around just off camera in case there was a snake. There were all types of critters and creepy crawlers. It was insane.'- How to Prepare for the Louisiana GEE ExamLouisiana students in the 10th and 11th grades take the GEE exams. These are Graduation Exit Exams that require a passing grade to graduate from any Louisiana high school with a regular diploma. Subjects include Engish, math, science, and social studies.
- How to Prepare for Louisiana LEAP ExamsBoth 4th and 8th-grade Louisiana school students must take Louisiana LEAP tests. It is vital to prepare for and pass LEAP exams because those who do poorly may have to attend summer school or be held back from progressing to the next school grade.
- How to Prepare for Louisiana EOC TestingThe Louisiana End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) are designed to assess whether students learned what they were supposed to learn. It Is increasingly important to prepare for Louisiana EOC exams because they will soon be required for graduation.
- Louisiana Dad Admitted to Decapitating His SonA Louisiana dad, Jeremiah Lee Wright, admitted that he decapitated his 7-year-old son on Sunday. He said he wanted the boy's mother to feel stupid when she saw his head.
- Hotel Accommodations in Mandeville, LouisianaIf you are planning a visit to the Mandeville area of Louisiana, check out the following hotel accommodations to stay in.
Visiting Historic Baton RougeBaton Rouge is a great city to visit with an interesting history and a variety of architectural nuggets.- Louisiana Rape and Sexual Battery LawsLouisiana has three statutes specifically criminalizing different kinds of rape plus other statutes for sexual battery. The type of rape generally depends on whether physical force or threats were used and other factors.
- Three Volunteer Opportunities in DeRidder, LouisianaLooking for something to do after retirement? Maybe you're one of those folks wanting to give something back to your neighbors. Maybe, you just want to do something kind. Whatever your reasons, if you...
- 'Hallelujah, It's Raining Rain' in LouisianaThe Weather Girls say "It's raining men, hallelujah, it's raining men!" This weather girl says "Hallelujah, it's raining" in Louisiana. Not men, but something better for heat wave-beleaguered locals: rain.
Why Louisiana's Car Insurance Rates Are Among the Highest in AmericaLearn why auto insurance in Louisiana has become so darn expensive.
Living the Louisiana LifeThis is a creative piece about my hometown of Louisiana- Aggravated Rape Charge Results in Life Sentence Without Parole for Louisiana ResidentThere are no incest loopholes in the state of Louisiana and the tough sentences handed down in this case of aggravated rape and aggravated incest are proof of that fact.
- Louisiana Ends Free Business Promotion for ProstitutesChanges in Louisiana laws may mean lost promotional models for prostitutes.
- Shop Louisiana Aug. 5-6 for Best Tax-Free Deals in NationIf you live in or near Louisiana, it pays to wait until tax-free days to make major purchases. Here's a look at what's tax-exempt and what's not.
- Louisiana Mixes Heat Wave with Crazy Off and on RainYou remember the old Temptations song "I've got sunshine, on a cloudy day"? In Louisiana, it's just the opposite. In Cajun country, it rains on a sunny day. Visiting smack in the middle of the ongoing heat wave, gave me a taste of rain forest weather.
Bayou 4th of July in Pointe Coupee Parish LouisianaI look back at one of my earliest memories of the 4th of July holiday that I spent with my family at my Great Grandmother's house in Louisiana.
Two Bodies Found in Tallulah, Louisiana; Being Investigated as HomicideJune 19, 2011 DeRidder, Louisiana- While the South has its friendly charms and ways, sometimes still, crime is inevitable. The mid-size city of Tallulah, Louisiana is certainly no exception...
Mississippi Flooding Threatens to Decimate Black Bears, Unearth Oil PitsThe endangered Louisiana black bear is at risk due to Mississippi River flooding, while chemical contamination poses major threat to humans.- Mississippi Flooding May Have Little Effect on Delta WetlandsThe ecology of the Louisiana river deltas are a complex mix of plants and animals living in a wetland fed by rivers and ocean tides. The record flooding may have little effect, according to two biologists from Louisiana's Fish & Wildlife Service.
- Harold Augustus Murdered in Algiers, Louisiana, According to Recent Identification by AuthoritiesAfter reports on the death of a 31-year-old man in Algiers, Louisiana, police have released the identification as that of Harold Augustus after a struggle with another man last...
Louisiana Resident Reacts to NOAA's 2011 Hurricane ForecastThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the forecast for the 2011 Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Hurricane Season today. Here's my reaction.- The Foreigners in Winn Parish, Louisiana, in 1860Being that far from any type of enterprise, we would wonder why anyone of culture would live there. But move in there they did... all the way from England, Scotland, Ireland, and even Russia.





