Mississippi biting Sep 13, 2009
Set in rural Louisiana, True Blood features Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress with telepathic powers ... "There's also the fact that these people have been living amongst us for years as domestic terrorists, and we haven't really noticed it," Williams said, adding the show might not work if it were set somewhere other than Louisiana and (in the future) Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)
List of this weekend's fairs, festivals and events Sep 12, 2009
01:13 PM CDT on Friday, September 11, 2009. Jill Hezeau / Eyewitness News. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Armless, legless student gets by with a little help from man's best friend Sep 9, 2009
Around the same time, Bob Chandler with the Knights of Columbus at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Folsom, Louisiana decided to put on a fundraiser so at 17, Kari could get her first chance at independence. "Most of the money, people just poured their hearts out to Kari and which you can see why, said Chandler. It was overwhelming. The hope to raise $2,000 at a gumbo cooking contest, turned into $15,000 when people across many parishes heard about Kari Elizabeth. "It was just amazing. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Father: Domestic dispute led to La. murder-suicide Sep 7, 2009
A man shot his estranged wife, son and 2-year-old grandson to death and seriously wounded his pregnant daughter-in-law at their rural Louisiana home, then killed himself as police tried to pull over his car 20 minutes later, authorities said ... -- A Louisiana killing spree that left four family members dead, including a 2-year-old boy, marked the bloody culmination of an ongoing domestic dispute between the suspected gunman and his estranged wife, said the father of a woman who survived the... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Sensitive fooball predictions Sep 4, 2009
Louisiana Tech at Auburn: Did you know that Auburn ranked seventh in the nation in sports revenue last year at $89. 31million, more than even Alabama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Atlanta artist one of 50 showing at Ga.'s largest pottery exhibition Aug 27, 2009
Atlanta artist one of 50 showing at Ga. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
List of this weekend's festivals Aug 9, 2009
10:52 AM CDT on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Jill Hezeau / Eyewitness News. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Judsonia woman hospitalized after lightning strike Jul 30, 2009
KSLA News 12 Headlines. Associated Press - July 29, 2009 7:04 PM ET. (KSLA.com, LA)
Sookie and Bill take on the heat of Louisiana Jul 22, 2009
- Sookie Stackhouse and her brother Jason are returning from Dallas to the tiny Louisiana town of Bon Temps ... Cast and crew of the show, based on Charlaine Harris' best-selling Sookie Stackhouse stories, were in Louisiana to soak up the antebellum atmosphere of Clinton, a community of 2,000 people, 30 miles north of Baton Rouge ... Shooting the series in Louisiana, where temperatures soared to nearly 100 degrees, helped the actors get into character. (MSNBC -- Television)
5 to-do’s in New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
At this special restaurant, the chefs fuse the tastes of Mississippi and Louisiana Southern Delta fare, buying mostly from regional farmers ... A seat at this beloved oyster bar promises an authentic Louisiana meal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' Comic-Con Agenda is Full of "Firsts" Jul 9, 2009
At Al's apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called Woody's Roundup," and he meets the other prized toys from that show - Jessie the cowgirl (voice of JOAN CUSACK), Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete the Prospector (voice of KELSEY GRAMMER). Back at the scene of the crime, Buzz Lightyear (voice of TIM ALLEN) and the gang from Andy's room Mr. Potato Head (voice of DON RICKLES), Slinky Dog (voice of JIM VARNEY), Rex (voice of WALLACE SHAWN)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"I WANT TO SAY THAT MICHAEL JACKSON WAS ONE OF MY BIGGEST INSPIRATIONS EVER! HE IS MOST OF MY IDOLS IDOL SO I KNOW THAT HE IS VERY SPECIAL.H E TO ME IS WHAT MADE DANCING AND SINGING ALL AT ONCE A VERY POPULAR AND FUN THING TO DO. ITS HARD FOR ME TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT HE IS GONE. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT HE'D BE REAL OLD AND THEY'D BE GIVING HIM A TRIBUTE AND I WOULD PERFORM FOR HIM AND HE'D TELL ME THAT I WAS A REALLY GOOD PERFORMER. IT REALLY HURT ME TO HAVE TO REALIZE THAT THAT DREAM WAS NOY... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Critics of open-air animal sales cite cost, safety Jul 1, 2009
Several puppies at the June flea market were sold from the back of a sleek van emblazoned with "YardPuppie Pets, Schell City Mo." There were also breeders from Arkansas, Louisiana and far-off Texas towns. Many sellers are locals or from nearby towns, such as Kauble's Kritters of Van, which offers bloodhounds and small breeds. (USA Today)
Countdown begins to July 4 festivities Jun 26, 2009
Beginning Friday, July 3, food and craft vendors including some from Georgia, California, Louisiana and New Mexico will surround the Jeff Davis County Courthouse throughout the weekend. More vendors are coming from more states than ever. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Brentwood Tower Apartments sold for $5.35M Jun 20, 2009
The 100-unit apartment property, built in the early 1960s, is located at 3130 W. Louisiana Ave.. Tower 100 LLC, which is affiliated with residential developer Residential Niche LLC of Denver, purchased the apartments from Win Properties I LLC of Englewood. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Supporting SB 317 May 28, 2009
Mr. Gary also recently implied that he was suspicious that Mr. Hebert s commitment to the Louisiana s aircraft industry was convenient and isolated only to the landfill issue ... Because of the largely aircraft credentialed makeup of this present and outstanding Airport Authority Board, combined with the recent mobilization of the Louisiana aircraft industries to organize as one, I can assure Mr. Gary that any attempt to install septic ponds on the ARA grounds will be a costly, uphill and likely... (New Iberia, LA)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Two tickets for next year s SHS musical, $30 C&L Package Store gift card for people 21 and over, $25 Gourmet Garden gift card donated by Dr. Buck Weave Orthodontics, $35 RD-D2 and the Wicket Star Wars plate donated by Edye and Bob Baker, $90 Louisiana soul dinner for four with civil rights discussion, donated by Ralph Edwards and Vicky Pulos, $50 Overnight stay at Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites with breakfast for two in the Regatta Pub, $230 Wind and Waves Hair Salon, haircut, color treatment... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Expert restoring Katrina-damaged antiques May 24, 2009
AP LOUISIANA NEWSLatest Breaking News & Headlines from the Associated Press ... LOUISIANA REAL-TIME NEWS. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hebert's intentions May 22, 2009
sky king wrote on May 21, 2009 10:06 AM:" Mr. Gary:I reject your notion that Senator Hebert's support of the Louisiana Aircraft Industries automatically marks him as up to no good. I assume you have no aircraft credentials and if so you are aircraft illiterate.Mr. Hebert is in fact working on a large capital outlay grant for the airports in Iberia Parish. If you were aircraft qualified you would know this.I bring to your attention that S.B.317 is a statewide issue correction to save other... (New Iberia, LA)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
This gallery spotlights the pottery, sculptures, folk art, and furniture of the Louisiana Crafts Guild members, including artist Carol Thibodeaux's ever-popular gourd roosters. 219 E Vermilion St; 337-266-7999. (Click2Houston, TX)
Teen fires shots at deputy Mar 4, 2009
4 per 100,000 population, which is one tenth that of states like Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, or Mississippi, whose murder rates average 16. The most obvious distinguishing difference between these states is the higher percentage of blacks in those latter states:15,400 black-on-white rapes per year,blacks were 39 times more likely to commit violent crimes against whites than the reverse, and 136 times more likely to commit robberyblacks increasingly target whites based on the color of the... (L Observateur, LA)
Meandering Magazine Street in New Orleans is a boutique row Feb 20, 2009
Farther down the street, La Divina Gelateria (504-342-2634; ) sells sorbets and gelatos made on-site with almost exclusively South Louisiana ingredients. The owners, Katrina and Carmelo Turillo, opened the shop in 2007, and their commitment to local foods is their cornerstone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mystic Paper philosophy separates it from other shops Feb 20, 2009
"It's how we communicate directly with customers. In fact, one of our best customers lives in Louisiana, has never visited Mesa but buys consistently from us.". Wyatt also rearranges stock throughout the store constantly. (AZCentral -- Business)
GOP governors consider turning down stimulus money Feb 19, 2009
Though none has outright rejected the money available for education, health care and infrastructure, the governors of Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alaska, South Carolina and Idaho have all questioned whether the $787 billion bill signed into law this week will even help the economy ... But it also means governors like Sanford and Louisiana's Bobby Jindal a GOP up-and-comer often mentioned as a potential 2012 presidential candidate can burnish their conservative credentials, knowing all the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Find frameable objects at flea markets Feb 19, 2009
During the weekend, nearly 80 fans from as far away as Louisiana, Alabama and North Carolina will go on a shopping expedition with Ross, a New York-based designer and former contestant on Bravo s Top Design. Participants many inspired by the eponymous blog he co-writes with partner Jaithan Kochar, , a digest of chic and affordable DIY design projects paid $40 apiece to learn an insider s secrets to flea market success. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Democrats strike different tone on Katrina Feb 19, 2009
Gulf states such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama can use their funds for Katrina-related projects, but they'll get the same formula-based share that other states receive. There was hardly a complaint as Obama and other Democratic leaders pieced together the package. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Georgia 7th most religious state, poll says Feb 19, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Wednesday, January 28, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Woman found dead in SUV is identified Feb 18, 2009
The woman, who had not been reported missing, might have had ties to Peachtree City, but she had previously lived in Louisiana and Texas, police said. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New series: AZ national parks Feb 8, 2009
No. He is from Louisiana. His wife, Donna Buchanan, is from New York. (AZCentral -- Travel)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Hernando The fourth annual Creole Crawfish Festival, March 1, celebrates Louisiana culture with fresh boiled crawfish, Cajun/ Creek bands, Cajun/zydeco dance instruction, a gumbo cook-off, and arts and crafts vendors. 901-619-5865. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
