Articles related to "Louisiana"
Orléans Embrace (Review)
Orléans Embrace (with) The Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré: A review as tribute to the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 29th, 2005.
• vieux carré • historic french quarter of new orleans • gardens-louisiana-new orleans • architecture-louisiana-new orleans • gardens-louisiana-new orleans-pictorial works
Orléans Embrace (with) The Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré: A review as tribute to the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 29th, 2005.
• vieux carré • historic french quarter of new orleans • gardens-louisiana-new orleans • architecture-louisiana-new orleans • gardens-louisiana-new orleans-pictorial works
Education in Louisiana: 1877-1935
Because so many resources were put into the Civil War effort, all Louisiana institutions had to play catch up for the next several decades. The education system suffered immensely, but some improvements were made by 1935.
• louisiana • history • education • huey long • colleges
Because so many resources were put into the Civil War effort, all Louisiana institutions had to play catch up for the next several decades. The education system suffered immensely, but some improvements were made by 1935.
• louisiana • history • education • huey long • colleges
Loss of Louisiana's Marine Habitat
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
• marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
• marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Louisiana Film Production
Louisiana attracted about $500 million of film production business in 2007 and is now setting up the infrastructure to become "Hollywood South"
• louisiana film production • hollywood south • tax incentives culture natural attractions lure mo • office of entertainment industry development • microwave park
Louisiana attracted about $500 million of film production business in 2007 and is now setting up the infrastructure to become "Hollywood South"
• louisiana film production • hollywood south • tax incentives culture natural attractions lure mo • office of entertainment industry development • microwave park
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
As the nation's youngest sitting governor, Jindal also is the first elected Indian-American governor and the first non-white Louisiana governor since Reconstruction.
• bobby jindal • louisiana governor • indian-american governor • "new louisiana" • mike foster
As the nation's youngest sitting governor, Jindal also is the first elected Indian-American governor and the first non-white Louisiana governor since Reconstruction.
• bobby jindal • louisiana governor • indian-american governor • "new louisiana" • mike foster
Louisiana Iris Water Garden Plant
No pond is complete without the Louisiana Iris! This statuesque plant is a must for every water garden. I'll tell you why.
• water • garden • pond • iris • plant
No pond is complete without the Louisiana Iris! This statuesque plant is a must for every water garden. I'll tell you why.
• water • garden • pond • iris • plant
Louisiana Outlet Malls
From Lake Charles to Shreveport to Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers a wealth of outlet shopping malls.
• tanger outlet center • louisiana outlet shopping • lake charles outlet malls • louisiana boardwalk • shreveport outlet mall
From Lake Charles to Shreveport to Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers a wealth of outlet shopping malls.
• tanger outlet center • louisiana outlet shopping • lake charles outlet malls • louisiana boardwalk • shreveport outlet mall
Poverty Rates in Louisiana
An obvious inequality in education, jobs, and health care in Mississippi River towns and poor areas of major cities contributes to Louisiana's severely high poverty rate.
• poverty in louisiana • louisiana poverty • poverty • louisiana • poverty in america
An obvious inequality in education, jobs, and health care in Mississippi River towns and poor areas of major cities contributes to Louisiana's severely high poverty rate.
• poverty in louisiana • louisiana poverty • poverty • louisiana • poverty in america
Louisiana Agricultural Overview: 1865-1920
Sharecroppers, plantation owners, low-paid laborers, British Syndicates, Populists and more contributed to Louisiana agriculture during these years.
• louisiana • cotton • sugar cane • rice • sharecropping
Sharecroppers, plantation owners, low-paid laborers, British Syndicates, Populists and more contributed to Louisiana agriculture during these years.
• louisiana • cotton • sugar cane • rice • sharecropping
Louisiana's Top Hometowns: Winnfield and Monroe
Winnfield and Monroe, a small city in the north central and a big city in the northeast, are rated as Louisiana's top hometowns.
• winnfield • louisiana • monroe • winn parish • ouachita
Winnfield and Monroe, a small city in the north central and a big city in the northeast, are rated as Louisiana's top hometowns.
• winnfield • louisiana • monroe • winn parish • ouachita
The Original Louisiana Lottery Company
During Reconstruction, as in all difficult times, a few "creative" persons came up with a way to make a great deal of money. With millions of dollars came influence which was used for only private gain rather than for any public or philanthropic interests.
• louisiana • lottery company • reconstruction • francis nicholls • murphy foster
During Reconstruction, as in all difficult times, a few "creative" persons came up with a way to make a great deal of money. With millions of dollars came influence which was used for only private gain rather than for any public or philanthropic interests.
• louisiana • lottery company • reconstruction • francis nicholls • murphy foster
AK Fishing Industry Relief Mission
Alaska commercial fishermen have joined forces to help fishing industry families impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
• katrina • afirm • hurricane relief • ufa • senator murkowski
Alaska commercial fishermen have joined forces to help fishing industry families impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
• katrina • afirm • hurricane relief • ufa • senator murkowski
Book Review: Geary Hobson's The Last of the Ofos
The Last of the Ofos illustrates the journey of a man who has lost his entire tribe and his search for his Native American identity.
• native american literature • identity • ofos • louisiana • southern literature
The Last of the Ofos illustrates the journey of a man who has lost his entire tribe and his search for his Native American identity.
• native american literature • identity • ofos • louisiana • southern literature
Destrehan Manor House Ghosts
This is the oldest plantation house and a place of legends and phantom activity. Vestiges of some long-dead residents and a visitor still remain.
• destrehan manor house ghosts • haunted louisiana plantation • plantation ghosts • jean lafitte • historical landmark
This is the oldest plantation house and a place of legends and phantom activity. Vestiges of some long-dead residents and a visitor still remain.
• destrehan manor house ghosts • haunted louisiana plantation • plantation ghosts • jean lafitte • historical landmark
European Crayfish
The 'Noble Crayfish' is being replaced by less worthy American species.
• european crayfish • crayfish plague • signal crayfish • louisiana crayfish • eating crayfish
The 'Noble Crayfish' is being replaced by less worthy American species.
• european crayfish • crayfish plague • signal crayfish • louisiana crayfish • eating crayfish
More Red Tape for Katrina Victims
After 30 months of red tape, Katrina Victims are facing new problems with the Road Home program. Katrina Relief program manager ICF International is under investigation.
• katrina victims • hurricane katrina • katrina relief • katrina • louisiana
After 30 months of red tape, Katrina Victims are facing new problems with the Road Home program. Katrina Relief program manager ICF International is under investigation.
• katrina victims • hurricane katrina • katrina relief • katrina • louisiana
More Southern State Arts Grants
Emerging and experienced fiction writers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Louisiana can receive grant funding through state arts councils.
• writers grants • alabama • mississippi • florida • louisiana
Emerging and experienced fiction writers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Louisiana can receive grant funding through state arts councils.
• writers grants • alabama • mississippi • florida • louisiana
A French Proprietary Colony: 1712-1717
Maintaining a colony in the New World was a tremendous financial burden to the country of France. "Contracting out" seemed to be a solution. It was for the French government, but not for investor Antoine Crozat.
• louisiana • proprietary • french • colony • history
Maintaining a colony in the New World was a tremendous financial burden to the country of France. "Contracting out" seemed to be a solution. It was for the French government, but not for investor Antoine Crozat.
• louisiana • proprietary • french • colony • history
Antebellum Political Characters: Claiborne and Porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
• louisiana • politics • government • william claiborne • alexander porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
• louisiana • politics • government • william claiborne • alexander porter
Antebellum State Constitutions: 1812, 1845 and 1852
Louisiana holds the U.S.A.'s record for number of state constitutions. Here are the major provisions of the first three with a few points about the controversies affecting the provisions.
• louisiana • constitution • 1812 • 1845 • 1852
Louisiana holds the U.S.A.'s record for number of state constitutions. Here are the major provisions of the first three with a few points about the controversies affecting the provisions.
• louisiana • constitution • 1812 • 1845 • 1852
Antebellum Trivia
Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana.
• antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana.
• antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Causes Of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1820 and the Early Anti-slavery Movement
• american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
• american civil war • slaves • louisiana purchase • missouri compromise • abolitionist movement
Civil War Battles: Another Lesson Plan
A lesson plan to help middle school students learn the places of Louisiana's Civil War battles.
• civil war • louisiana • battles • new orleans • baton rouge
A lesson plan to help middle school students learn the places of Louisiana's Civil War battles.
• civil war • louisiana • battles • new orleans • baton rouge
CRAWFISH TOMATO ETOUFFEE IN PUFF PASTRY SHELLS
Crawfish
• crawfish • crayfish • etouffe • recipe • louisiana
Crawfish
• crawfish • crayfish • etouffe • recipe • louisiana
Festival International de Louisiane
If you have the opportunity to visit south Louisiana just once in a lifetime, the last week of April would be a great time to be here. For the past fifteen years, the city of Lafayette has hosted Festival International de Louisiane in celebration of the area's French, African-Caribbean, and Hispanc heritage.
• louisiana • acadiana • lafayette • festival international • francophone
If you have the opportunity to visit south Louisiana just once in a lifetime, the last week of April would be a great time to be here. For the past fifteen years, the city of Lafayette has hosted Festival International de Louisiane in celebration of the area's French, African-Caribbean, and Hispanc heritage.
• louisiana • acadiana • lafayette • festival international • francophone
Gumbo Time in Cajun Country
Cajuns refer to the fall and winter months as "gumbo weather" and look forward to indulging their taste buds with a favorite food tradition.
• cajun • culture • food • tradition • acadiana
Cajuns refer to the fall and winter months as "gumbo weather" and look forward to indulging their taste buds with a favorite food tradition.
• cajun • culture • food • tradition • acadiana
Home-Brewed Cajun Remedies
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
• cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
• cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Huey Long, 1893-1935
Mini biography of Huey Long, perhaps Louisiana's most legendary governor.
• louisiana • history • huey long • populist • socialist
Mini biography of Huey Long, perhaps Louisiana's most legendary governor.
• louisiana • history • huey long • populist • socialist
Introducing Civil War Battles: A Sample Lesson Plan
Ideas to get you started teaching the Civil War battles in Louisiana to your junior high or middle schoolers. State education benchmarks are included.
• louisiana • civil war • lesson plan • battles
Ideas to get you started teaching the Civil War battles in Louisiana to your junior high or middle schoolers. State education benchmarks are included.
• louisiana • civil war • lesson plan • battles
It’s a Long, Long Road to Slots at Texas Tracks
The Lone Star State’s horse racing industry is falling behind neighboring states because video slots are increasing their revenue and attracting Texas horsemen and residents.
• horse racing • texas • video slots • louisiana • oklahoma
The Lone Star State’s horse racing industry is falling behind neighboring states because video slots are increasing their revenue and attracting Texas horsemen and residents.
• horse racing • texas • video slots • louisiana • oklahoma
Jimmy C. Newman, Legendary Cajun Singer
World-famous Cajun musician Jimmy C. Newman was recently honored as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum of Erath in south Louisiana.
• cajun • music • jimmy c. newman • louisiana • grand ole opry
World-famous Cajun musician Jimmy C. Newman was recently honored as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum of Erath in south Louisiana.
• cajun • music • jimmy c. newman • louisiana • grand ole opry
Lil Cajun's Science Test
Here are some fictional responses to science exam questions as they might have been answered by an academically-challenged young pupil in Cajun Country.
• cajun • humor • school • acadiana • louisiana
Here are some fictional responses to science exam questions as they might have been answered by an academically-challenged young pupil in Cajun Country.
• cajun • humor • school • acadiana • louisiana
Mardi Gras King Cake
Laissez les bons temps rouler(let the good times roll!) with Mardi Gras King Cake.
• mardi gras • new orleans • king cake • twelfth night cake • southern cuisine
Laissez les bons temps rouler(let the good times roll!) with Mardi Gras King Cake.
• mardi gras • new orleans • king cake • twelfth night cake • southern cuisine
New Orleans for a Song
Deals to be had in New Orleans through the end of the year 2001.
• new orleans • louisiana • french quarter • travel • tourism
Deals to be had in New Orleans through the end of the year 2001.
• new orleans • louisiana • french quarter • travel • tourism
Reflection About Changes
Reflections about recent changes seem appropriate to the old adage that nothing remains the same forever.
• change • cajun • louisiana • culture
Reflections about recent changes seem appropriate to the old adage that nothing remains the same forever.
• change • cajun • louisiana • culture
The Flooding of New Orleans
Once again, water has devastated the lives of thousands. Hurricane Katrina's legacy will remain as a reminder of how powerful nature can be.
• global_warming • water • flood • disaster • ocean
Once again, water has devastated the lives of thousands. Hurricane Katrina's legacy will remain as a reminder of how powerful nature can be.
• global_warming • water • flood • disaster • ocean
Walker Percy
Walker Percy fans can find many sites of interest.
• walker percy • covington louisiana
Walker Percy fans can find many sites of interest.
• walker percy • covington louisiana
Who Are the Cajuns?
An introduction to the Cajun Culture topic, this initial article characterizes the Cajun people and gives some background information about their special heritage.
• culture • cajun • louisiana • acadians • ancestry
An introduction to the Cajun Culture topic, this initial article characterizes the Cajun people and gives some background information about their special heritage.
• culture • cajun • louisiana • acadians • ancestry
2008 New Orleans Jazzfest
The Jazz and Heritage Festival returns to its pre-Katrina format with a lineup that is called the best in 39 years. It starts April 25 at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
• new orleans jazz & heritage festival • jazzfest • stevie wonder • billy joel • jimmy buffett
The Jazz and Heritage Festival returns to its pre-Katrina format with a lineup that is called the best in 39 years. It starts April 25 at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
• new orleans jazz & heritage festival • jazzfest • stevie wonder • billy joel • jimmy buffett
Booty Family Tradition Continues
Jake Booty is following in the footsteps of John David, Josh and Abram with his selection as Most Valuable Player on Louisiana's 2007 Class 2A All-State team
• john david booty • josh booty • jake booty • abram booty • shreveport calvary christian academy
Jake Booty is following in the footsteps of John David, Josh and Abram with his selection as Most Valuable Player on Louisiana's 2007 Class 2A All-State team
• john david booty • josh booty • jake booty • abram booty • shreveport calvary christian academy
Cajun Gumbo Recipe - Mardi Gras
Even if you can't make the pilgrimage to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you can get in the spirit of the season with an easy and tasty Cajun gumbo.
• cajun gumbo recipe • recipe mardi gras • taste of the big easy • easy louisiana gumbo recipe • gumbo recipe
Even if you can't make the pilgrimage to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you can get in the spirit of the season with an easy and tasty Cajun gumbo.
• cajun gumbo recipe • recipe mardi gras • taste of the big easy • easy louisiana gumbo recipe • gumbo recipe
Abita Purple Haze
A raspberry wheat beer worth a second look is surprisingly found in a small Louisiana town.
• beer review • beer rating • wheat beer • raspberry beer • raspberry wheat beer
A raspberry wheat beer worth a second look is surprisingly found in a small Louisiana town.
• beer review • beer rating • wheat beer • raspberry beer • raspberry wheat beer
Bleeding Kansas
Prior to the official start of the Civil War, bloody battle break out in Kansas Territory between Free State and proslavery groups.
• kansas • civil war • kansas-nebraska act • thomas jefferson • napoleon bonaparte
Prior to the official start of the Civil War, bloody battle break out in Kansas Territory between Free State and proslavery groups.
• kansas • civil war • kansas-nebraska act • thomas jefferson • napoleon bonaparte
From Poverty to Painter
John James Audubon moves to Kentucky but lands in debtors' prison. He travels to Natchez and New Orleans.
• audubon • american artist • ornithologist • america • new orleans
John James Audubon moves to Kentucky but lands in debtors' prison. He travels to Natchez and New Orleans.
• audubon • american artist • ornithologist • america • new orleans
General Pierre Beauregard
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
• general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
General Pierre Beauregard, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, saw action at Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, First Manassa, Shiloh, Corinth, and Petersburg.
• general pierre beauregard • confederate • american civil war • new orleans in louisiana • west point
How To Use Beardless Iris
Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener.
• using beardless iris • low maintenance plants • easy perennial plants • water gardens • louisiana iris
Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener.
• using beardless iris • low maintenance plants • easy perennial plants • water gardens • louisiana iris
John James Audubon
John James Audubon, artist and ornithologist, traveled America drawing birds of North America, of which were published in several volumes.
• audubon • artist and ornithologist • america • paris • hudson
John James Audubon, artist and ornithologist, traveled America drawing birds of North America, of which were published in several volumes.
• audubon • artist and ornithologist • america • paris • hudson
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
• kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
• kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
New Era in River Transportation
Lydia Roosevelt’s husband wants to take a steamboat all the way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Although pregnant, Lydia is determined to go also.
• roosevelt • pittsburgh • new orleans • river transportation in the 1800s • mississippi river
Lydia Roosevelt’s husband wants to take a steamboat all the way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Although pregnant, Lydia is determined to go also.
• roosevelt • pittsburgh • new orleans • river transportation in the 1800s • mississippi river
The Caddos Name Texas
In 1691, the Spanish reached the temple mound site of the Caddos in Texas and were welcomed by greeting of "tejas," a Caddo word meaning "friends."
• native american • caddo • texas • tejas • spanish
In 1691, the Spanish reached the temple mound site of the Caddos in Texas and were welcomed by greeting of "tejas," a Caddo word meaning "friends."
• native american • caddo • texas • tejas • spanish