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The 'Crawfish Capital Of The World' Is A Vibrant Louisiana City With Festivals And Downtown Shops
The Louisiana Legislature made the town's "crawfish capital" status official in 1959, carving its place in history with an ...
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10 Sunniest Cities in Louisiana for a Vibrant Retirement
Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, is a city that combines rich history with plenty of sunshine. Known for its vibrant ...
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Louisiana Resumes Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution
The Promise of Justice Initiative, via Associated Press The push in Louisiana reflects a broader determination among many Republican officials to apply capital punishment. The annual number of ...
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Shreveport was a major Confederate capital; here’s why it still matters
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport was the capital of the Confederate State of Louisiana from March 1863 until the surrender to Union forces in June 1865. The city also served as the ...
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Frog gigging law may change in Louisiana, home to Frog Capital of the World
Louisiana is considered the epicenter of frogging, with Rayne in Acadia Parish known as the "Frog Capital of the World." Hunters must secure a regular fishing license to harvest bullfrogs ...