Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is now accepting Everyday Hero Award nominations for individuals, non-profits, and businesses working to keep Louisiana litter-free and beautiful. Selected recipients will be honored at the Everyday Hero Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12 at the Hilton Baton Roug...

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is reminding eligible residents to renew their driver’s licenses, identification cards and vehicle registrations before a storm hits. Tropical storms and hurricanes can cause widespread damage and valid, unexpired credentials may be required for housing, food a...

Dorothy (Amy Masling), Uncle Henry (Andrew Stephens), Aunt Em (Blair Smith) and Professor Ozmund (Ethan Reaves) rehearse a scene from “The Wizard of Oz,” a production by attendees of the #thrive Arts Youth Theatre Summer Camp this month. The performance, which is free to the public, will be held on...

When people pass by my garden they always ask about the tall blue flower that dominates my front flowerbeds. They are speaking of phlox’s. Phlox’s are...

Back in the day when I was in school, everyone wanted to be cool. Easier said than done and not everyone can be cool. If everyone were, it would be li...

Little Johnny clutched his blanket tightly and pulled it up under his chin. His Dad was reading a bedtime story about God, Noah and the flood. When he...