LOUISIANA
- Why is there an old, square power pole still standing near the French Quarter? ‘She’s beautiful.’
Just across from the French Quarter on Basin Street, there’s an old utility pole near Bienville Street. It’s gray and craggy, deteriorated at the […]
- Smoked ribs, nigiri and more of the best things we ate in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
Nigiri lunch special from Umami Japanese Bistro
- Acadiana mourns death of Breaux Bridge restaurateur known for traditional Cajun fare
The second-generation owner of Poche’s Market & Restaurant in Breaux Bridge died last week, leaving behind a close-knit community at the Bayou […]
- Is saliva the next generation concussion test? LSU scientists study football players to find out
Inside the medical tent on the sidelines during a Saturday night in Death Valley, players who have taken a hard hit are evaluated for a concussion […]
- How a family-owned restaurant turns beef trim into Wagyu burgers. Welcome to Wagyulicious.
When first generation cattle farmer Jeremy Free needed a way to sell his farm’s beef trim, he decided to open a burger business in Baton Rouge.
- Bingo is making a comeback with younger crowds. This Lafayette bar is part of the trend.
Wednesday nights at the Yard Goat have gotten a serious upgrade with Xtreme Bar Bingo, mixing music, friendly competition, and extreme prizes.
- American Airlines promised a $650 refund for bumping me. Why did I only get a $250 credit?
I was recently denied boarding on an American Airlines flight from New York to Cleveland because the flight was oversold. At the gate, an agent told […]
- Bacchus names Theo Von, a Covington native, as celebrity king for 2027 Mardi Gras parade
Louisiana comedian Theo Von will reign when the 2027 Bacchus Carnival parade rolls on Feb. 7 along the St. Charles Avenue route.
- Squirrel Cook-Off brings Acadiana together to support Opelousas man battling cancer
Cooking teams gathered in Washington for the annual Gumbo Foundation fundraiser, known as the Squirrel Cook-Off, where a shared love of food helped […]
- This veteran staged his first play in the middle of a war. Now he’s performing it again.
During a tour in Iraq in 2008, Dominique McClellan was inspired to write and stage his first play on the military base, with help from his fellow […]
- These 3 Bay St. Louis spots deserve Michelin recognition. Here’s what to try from a local foodie.
They’re all about a block or two away from each other but serve drastically different food.
- Most college freshmen are adjusting to campus life. This one just won a Carencro City Council seat.
It isn't often that a high school student decides to run for city council. It's even less often that high schooler ends up winning.
- 'I am a combination of all the Lindas I've ever been': Old friends remind us of who we are
The yurt my husband, Julio, and I rented for the week in Wimberley, Texas, sits in the trees, surrounded by a deck with an outdoor kitchen and […]
- Is saliva the next generation concussion test? LSU scientists study football players to find out
Inside the medical tent on the sidelines during a Saturday night in Death Valley, players who have taken a hard hit are evaluated for a concussion […]
- How chronic stress affects your body
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INDIE FILM
- What 'From Justin to Kelly' Teaches Us About Movie Flops
by Jo Light on November 9, 2026 at 8:00 PMIn 2003, American Idol was the biggest thing on TV, and its first two finalists got a movie whether they wanted one or not. You'd think it'd be a guaranteed hit, with how popular the show and their songs were. The film opened June 20, 2003, on a $12 […]
- King Ghidorah Is Ready for Its Close-Up: How ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Cracked the Legendary Monster’s Next Evolutionby Sarah Shachat on November 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Producer Kazuaki Kishida and visual effects artist Tatsuji Nojima tell IndieWire about the detail work that makes King Ghidorah such a threat.
- DC Shocker: James Gunn & Peter Safran Exit DC Studios, Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham Takes Over
by Jason Hellerman on November 9, 2026 at 7:30 PMIn an industry shake-up, James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-presidents of DC Studios, Variety reports.I have been waiting for this change, which felt inevitable when Paramount took over Warner Bros. I was a massive fan of James Gunn […]
- Best Actress Frontrunner Julianne Moore Nailed ‘The Debut’ by Singing, Styling Her Hair Like Liza Minnelli, and Avoiding Playing ‘Some Suffering Mom’by Anne Thompson on November 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Oscar winner asked Jesse Eisenberg to write her a role that allowed her to do comedy. It could lead to her second statue.
- The 7 Hedy Lamarr Movies Every Classic Hollywood Fan Needs to Watch
by Jason Hellerman on November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PMI love classic Hollywood so much. It was a time of such magic and such wonderful marketing. Without the internet, you had to grab people in different ways. That's why when MGM signed a contract with Hedy Lamarr, they sold her as "the most beautiful […]
- Our Plea to the New DC Studios Head: No More Shared Universe!by Brian Welk on November 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The MCU is a miracle to have existed, and it made sense for DC to want its own, but we're well beyond that. Just make good movies instead.
- Film Quote of the Day: The One Rule Every 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Character Needed to Follow
by Jason Hellerman on November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PMOne of my favorite things about horror movies is that they usually come with their own set of rules. In fact, Scream did a really good job using the opening scene to sort of shrink this down.But the general idea is that when you have a killer, […]
- Rejected Twice by Sundance, ‘Mouse’ Is One of the Year’s Best Movies. Why Aren’t More People Talking About It?by Ryan Lattanzio on November 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Alex Thompson and Kelly O'Sullivan's spectacular coming-of-age grief drama was also rejected by Telluride and Toronto, where it would've played like gangbusters. The Chicago filmmaking duo, meanwhile, tells IndieWire why they're not quite ready to […]
- How to Turn Your Live-Action Short Into a Stylized Rotoscope-Animated Film
by Jourdan Aldredge on November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PMAnother fun discovery at this year's Austin Film Festival was GIANTS, a five-minute short film in the festival’s Animated Shorts Program. It caught our attention for its DIY style and roots, and we were intrigued by the film’s journey: it began […]
- DC Studios Shakeup: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down as Co-CEOs, Marvel Vet Jeremy Latcham Named Chief Creative Officerby Brent Lang on November 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The "Superman" director and his longtime producing partner are exiting the company.