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May makes for outdoor fun at Hodges Gardens State Park
Louisiana has been fortunate to have such mild weather into May. Take advantage of these temperatures by enjoying the beauty of Hodges Gardens State Park. With more than 700 acres of wild and culti...
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Kick off summer with Shreveport’s 30th annual Mudbug Madness Festival
It’s time to celebrate that little ruddy red Louisiana crustacean that tastes oh so good at the 30th Annual Mudbug Madness Festival. The party takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, in downt...
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Alexandria, Louisiana Dragon Boat Races
Take quick trip to Alexandria for fun of dragon boat races
If you are looking for something fun to do Saturday, head to Alexandria for the third annual Louisiana Dragon Boat Races, hosted by the Alexandria Museum of Art. This heart-racing family competitio...
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Mayfest, Louisiana’s ‘Festival of the Year,’ comes to Leesville
Today and Saturday, Leesville sets up a fair with flair in the heart of its downtown as the 2013 Mayfest takes place to celebrate Louisiana arts, crafts, music and food. Last year’s Mayfest earned ...
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5-3-2013 Home Cooking for Our Heroes
If you’re look for something different to impress your family or friends, why not try this roasted olive salad, courtesy of Michele Helfgott-Waters and the Fort Polk Spouses’ Club? Ingredients: • 1...
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Alexandria hosts Little Walter Music Festival in amphitheater
If the blues are your cup of tea, then you won’t want to miss the inaugural Little Walter Music Festival at the Alexandria Amphitheater May 4 at 5 p.m. The festival honors blues harmonica legend Ma...
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Louisiana bicentennial quilt visits Vernon Parish spring show
More than just a warm cover on a chilly night, quilts often tell a story or bear the signatures of those who created them. The Sew Crazy Quilters of Leesville hosts a spring quilt show today and Sa...
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May makes for outdoor fun at Hodges Gardens State Park
Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Sabine Parish lies one of Louisiana’s scenic gems: Hodges Gardens State Park. With more than 700 acres of wild and cultivated beauty, the park, located abou...
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Natchitoches to host inaugural fishing expo at Prather, Chaplin Lake
The Cane Country Fly Casters hosts its inagural Natchitoches Fishing Expo Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Prather Coliseum and Chaplin Lake in Natchitoches. The public is invited to visit with...
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Container, newly planted plants need special watering care
Lots of new planting gets done every spring. Proper watering can make the difference between life and death to newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs and ground covers as well as bedding and vegetable ...
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