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PELICAN POST: Jambalaya Festival set for Gonzales this weekend
The 56th annual Jambalaya Festival to be held this weekend on Irma Boulevard in Gonzales. The festival starts on Friday, May 26th, with...
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Bayou Weekly
May 24, 20233 min read
Rising Store Crimes Pose Challenges for Retailers as Theft Escalates
Retailers, both large and small, are grappling with an alarming increase in store crimes, ranging from petty shoplifting to large-scale...
Bayou Weekly
May 23, 20233 min read
Budget Battle: Page Cortez Holds Key Role in Road Spending vs. Debt Payment Debate
The Louisiana State Legislature is heading towards a critical moment in its ongoing budget discussions, and all eyes are on Senate...
Bayou Weekly
May 19, 20232 min read
LSU's Pitching Success Relies on Consistency, Not Perfection
LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson's team has faced setbacks in the pitching department, but the return of left-hander Javen Coleman has...
Bayou Weekly
May 18, 20232 min read
Shell Invests $121.7 Million in Expansion of Port Allen Catalyst Plant
Shell has given the green light to a significant expansion project at its Port Allen catalyst manufacturing plant in Louisiana. The...
Bayou Weekly
May 17, 20233 min read
Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish builds $20m sports complex for tourism initiative
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is set to join the competition for hosting youth sports tournaments with its plans to construct a new outdoor...
Bayou Weekly
May 12, 20231 min read
LETTERS: Pleased About Senate Committee Meeting
Dear Editor, I was pleased to hear that Senators on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee are meeting next week to...
Bayou Weekly
May 12, 20231 min read
LETTERS: Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications Under Medicare is Crucial for Seniors' Health
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the lack of coverage for anti-obesity medications (AOMs) under Medicare. As a nurse...
Bayou Weekly
May 10, 20231 min read
How Baton Rouge makes its mark on Louisiana's famous food culture
Orginally written by Addi Loftis for LSU's Tiger TV Baton Rouge can tell its seasons by food. Crawfish rules the spring and gumbo is a...
Bayou Weekly
May 9, 20232 min read
UPDATE: Decorated NOLA High Schooler Chooses Cornell!
UPDATE: Dennis Barnes Chooses Cornell University! Dennis Barnes, a senior at the International High School of New Orleans, has made...
Bayou Weekly
May 2, 20231 min read
REPORT: Tuesday Morning To Close All LA Locations
Tuesday Morning announced Saturday that all of its stores will be closing. The Dallas-based franchise discount store is going out of...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Kim Milky Pushes For New PMAC
Kim Mulkey, the head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, has called for a replacement or renovation of the Pete Maravich Assembly...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 26, 20232 min read
New Orleans High School Student Breaks Record for Most College Scholarships
Dennis Barnes, a senior at the International High School of New Orleans, has made history by being awarded over $9 million in...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 21, 20232 min read
HAYRIDE: Dems Propose Pro China, Anti Small Business Bill
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely seen how Joe Biden is letting Communist China walk all over us. The border is left...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Baton Rouge Hosts Chevron & Toyota For Renewable Gasoline Showcase
Baton Rouge played host to oil-giant Chevron's road trip across the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. The event was set up to showcase a new...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 11, 20232 min read
AG LANDRY: A Prayer for the 2023 Legislative Session
Attorney Jeff Landry sent this Prayer for the start of the 2023 Louisiana legislative session: Lord, As we begin this new legislative...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 10, 20233 min read
Louisiana Legislative Session Begins with Controversial Debates
Louisiana lawmakers have begun their eight-week Legislative Session, which will address many contentious issues such as guns, transgender...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 10, 20235 min read
Leave a place better than you found it: High school coach talks sportsmanship, life lessons and more
Over Christopher Kovatch's 25-year career in education, he has served as a head coach or assistant coach in football, basketball, track,...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 5, 20231 min read
WATCH: LA Golfer Tees Off @ Augusta National
Sam Burns, a professional golfer from Louisiana, is set to participate in the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, with...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Steve Scalise: We must lower energy costs for American families
Louisiana knows a thing or two about energy. Energy production from offshore Louisiana accounts for about 20% of America’s...
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