In one of the most exciting finishes of all time, the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby was won today by Mystik Dan in a photo finish with two other horses. What's even cooler is that Lafayette, Louisiana native Brian Hernandez, Jr. was the jockey aboard the winner. And if you missed the race, you can see in the photo below that this was a crazy close finish. The win was no doubt pretty sweet for Hernandez as he has never fared well in the Kentucky Derby. Up until today, his best finish was eighth in the "Run for the Roses." Last year, the 38-year-old placed 11th aboard Sun...…In one of the most exciting finishes of all time, the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby was won today by Mystik Dan in a photo finish with two other horses. What's even cooler is that Lafayette, Louisiana native Brian Hernandez, Jr. was the jockey aboard the winner. And if you missed the race, you can see in the photo below that this was a crazy close finish. The win was no doubt pretty sweet for Hernandez as he has never fared well in the Kentucky Derby. Up until today, his best finish was eighth in the "Run for the Roses." Last year, the 38-year-old placed 11th aboard Sun...WW…

If you own a home in Louisiana, there's a good chance that you were not happy when you got your last renewal notice. It seems that this past year premiums for homeowners insurance have made exponential jumps across the state. The stats prove this too. On average, Louisiana homeowners pay $2,633 for home insurance, which is around $100 more than the national average. To further prove the point above, 63% of policyholders in Louisiana experienced increased coverage costs last year. And 17% have had their home insurance plan canceled completely, according to a survey by LSU. The folks at...…If you own a home in Louisiana, there's a good chance that you were not happy when you got your last renewal notice. It seems that this past year premiums for homeowners insurance have made exponential jumps across the state. The stats prove this too. On average, Louisiana homeowners pay $2,633 for home insurance, which is around $100 more than the national average. To further prove the point above, 63% of policyholders in Louisiana experienced increased coverage costs last year. And 17% have had their home insurance plan canceled completely, according to a survey by LSU. The folks at...WW…

According to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Louisiana ranks first in the country for the number of cases of chlamydia. Now, do keep in mind that this information is from 2022. But it is an uptick from 2021 when the state was 3rd in the country. LDH says there were a total of 36,200 cases of chlamydia reported in 2022. Nationwide, there were a total of 1,649,716 cases reported nationwide, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection that year. “These germs are what we call endemic in our communities; they are present all the time,” said Dr. John...…According to recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Louisiana ranks first in the country for the number of cases of chlamydia. Now, do keep in mind that this information is from 2022. But it is an uptick from 2021 when the state was 3rd in the country. LDH says there were a total of 36,200 cases of chlamydia reported in 2022. Nationwide, there were a total of 1,649,716 cases reported nationwide, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection that year. “These germs are what we call endemic in our communities; they are present all the time,” said Dr. John...WW…

McDonald'sA Halloween favorite will soon be making its triumphant return to McDonald's in a few days.Nope, we're not talking about the McRib. We already know those spooky-yet-tasty sandwiches are coming back in November.The fast food giant has announced it will be bringing back its Boo Buckets in time for Halloween.These iconic collectible buckets have been captivating children and adults alike since 1986 when they were introduced as an alternative to the regular cardboard packaging that came with Happy Meals.McDonald's brought back the popular buckets last year after being on hiatus for a...…McDonald'sA Halloween favorite will soon be making its triumphant return to McDonald's in a few days.Nope, we're not talking about the McRib. We already know those spooky-yet-tasty sandwiches are coming back in November.The fast food giant has announced it will be bringing back its Boo Buckets in time for Halloween.These iconic collectible buckets have been captivating children and adults alike since 1986 when they were introduced as an alternative to the regular cardboard packaging that came with Happy Meals.McDonald's brought back the popular buckets last year after being on hiatus for a...WW…

David Nola PhotographyMany people spend time leading up to Halloween at haunted houses, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and all kinds of places in between.But this fun holiday can also have a humorous side. A trip down St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans leading up to this hallowed season can prove just that.There is an uptown mansion located at 6000 St. Charles Avenue affectionately known as The Skeleton House and it features, you guessed it, a yard full of skeletons.Over the years, it has grown into quite the Halloween tradition in NOLA. The front lawn is covered in a sea of funny bones...…David Nola PhotographyMany people spend time leading up to Halloween at haunted houses, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and all kinds of places in between.But this fun holiday can also have a humorous side. A trip down St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans leading up to this hallowed season can prove just that.There is an uptown mansion located at 6000 St. Charles Avenue affectionately known as The Skeleton House and it features, you guessed it, a yard full of skeletons.Over the years, it has grown into quite the Halloween tradition in NOLA. The front lawn is covered in a sea of funny bones...WW…