“I never thought it would happen to me.” I can still hear the voice of the older man at one of our local fast food restaurants telling my wife and I this when we were there grabbing something to eat. He told us how he always had money, but life happened and now he doesn’t have anything. He didn’t ask …
History of the Rougarou: Louisiana’s Werewolf
The full moon hangs high over the Louisiana swampland. The bright lights of the stars flicker in the murky licks of the waves near the towering, ominous Cypress trees. Frogs croak their songs in the distance and mosquitos buzz as they fly around looking for their next meal. There’s a howl in the near distance. It sounds like a wolf, …
Best Places to Take Pictures in Louisiana
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I love to take me some pictures! One of the best things about Louisiana is the amount of great locations you can take photographs. I’m all about saving some money so I’ve only listed a few that require special fees to take photos. You’ll notice when looking for the best or most …
100+ Places to Get Free Birthday Food in Louisiana
Updated: 01/08/21 Ready to celebrate your birthday without spending any money? Check out this huge list of 100+ places to get free food on your birthday in Louisiana! Most of these require a simple sign-up to their rewards club so they can send you your birthday coupon. You can thank us later, after your 10th free dessert of the day. …
Pelican’s Prairieville Grand Opening: New Branches, New Roots
We’re excited to continue to put down roots in more cities across Louisiana. No matter our size, we remain rooted within each of our branch communities. These roots keep us dedicated to supporting and building relationships with our members. We are honored to have a new home for our financial family in Ascension Parish, and we wanted to give back …
History of Cajun Mardi Gras and the Chicken Chase
When most people think Mardi Gras, they think parades, beads, and the French Quarter. For a large part of Louisiana, this isn’t the true Mardi Gras. We’re talking about local, Cajun Mardi Gras—complete with a chicken chase! The Cajun Mardi Gras, traditionally known as Courir de Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday Run, has been a staple in southern Louisiana for …