Lauren Cheramie

Gail's Fine Ice Cream, 3025 Perkins Road New food on the block

"No Secrets in This House" by Sheryl Cornett For author Sheryl Cornett's first novel, "No Secrets in This House," she sets her characters

Tipsy Librarian's Maranda Howell adds tequila to a mixing cup at the bar area of the store on Nov. 20, 2023, in Baton Rouge. Wine and spirits

Students make their way between classrooms at George Washington Carver High School in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Staff photo by Enan Chediak, The Times-Picayune)

Learn how Acadiana Talent in Lafayette provides a platform for musicians of all ages to perform, experiment and connect, contributing to the city's diverse music scene.

Lance Nacio poses at Anna Marie Shrimp dock in Montegut, La., Friday, June 5, 2026. Lance Nacio holds a large white shrimp at Anna Marie Shrimp in Montegut, La., Friday, June 5, 2026.

Through collaboration, education and advocacy, Shrimp Aid's goal is to protect the livelihood of Louisiana's shrimpers.

The July po-boy of the month at Jed's Local, 672 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, is the Cajun hot dog. In the know

A great blue heron stalks Louisiana's Lake Dauterive swamp on a foggy morning.

I hope. Again, I think that swamp's taken for granted far too much. I hope people look at it and say, "This is worth protecting."