The natural environment surrounding Jean Lafitte isn’t just beautiful – it’s extraordinary. The town serves as an unofficial gateway to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, a ...

The culinary traditions of southern Louisiana infuse daily life in Jean Lafitte, offering retirees a delicious dimension to their new home. Beyond restaurants, the abundance of fresh local seafood ...

The muddy, slow-moving waters snaking through East Texas down to the Gulf have been called the soul of Houston. Some travelers have described them in almost ecstatic terms. “Its meanderings and ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The 26th annual Christmas on the Bayou boat parade will take place on Saturday, December 13. Organizers are expecting 50 to 60 decorated boats to participate. Ross Cruthirds, ...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, Mississippi Power cut the ribbon on an upgraded substation in Jackson County, which officials say will provide reliable service for the next 70 years.

Boonies on the Bayou opened near Bay St. Louis waterfront, free parking available. Kitchen produces smoked meats, handmade pastas, seafood and house sauces. Open Wed–Sat 11–9 and Sun 11–3; owners plan ...

Bayou La Batre is getting national attention this week as ABC's Good Morning America broadcasts live from the Gulf Coast fishing town on Thursday, Dec. 4. As part of its 50 States in 50 Weeks: America ...

The wind was blowing the afternoon of Nov. 4, when 29-year-old Robbie Flint and his 18-year-old brother, Gage Boyington, headed toward a low-lying swamp in Maine. The spot is only about 30 miles from ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Grambling and Southern fans filled the streets of New Orleans on Friday as they continued to prepare for the 52nd annual Bayou Classic. “I’m super excited. I’m out here for the ...

The Grambling State University Tigers will take on the Southern University Jaguars. Fans in New Orleans presumably have had their Thanksgiving meals and are now settled in to watch the 52nd Annual ...

In Louisiana, some traditions are big enough to feel like they are stitched into the state’s DNA. The annual Bayou Classic is one of those traditions. The weekend carries a rhythm of its own, the ...