Daily Distraction

Cookie coolers are popping up on social media, but can you really sell homemade cookies from your Louisiana home? State law may surprise you.

On September 11, 2001, I was a 19-year-old Sulphur graduate working at a feed store when an old radio began telling us the world had changed.

Labor Day 2026 is Monday, September 7, but why do we get the day off? The real history behind the holiday goes far beyond cookouts and the end of summer.

A Southwest Louisiana dad discovered that some recommended school snacks for young athletes included a few surprising choices, including Cool Whip.

From Astroworld to the Tabasco Factory, here are the most popular field trips SWLA students remember growing up.

Video shows a huge alligator walking near the Lake Charles casino area, highlighting Louisiana’s wild Sportsman’s Paradise.

Looking for summer fun at home? These top 10 kid-friendly activities can help Southwest Louisiana families beat boredom all summer long.

The I-10 Bridge in Lake Charles once had 5,286 crossed pirate pistols, and locals still can’t stop talking about them years later.

Find out the best and worst gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week, including simple ideas teachers actually appreciate.

A possible Bigfoot sighting near Westlake, Louisiana, has locals talking after a woman reported seeing a tall creature near her home.

Looking for the best cracklins in Jeff Davis Parish? We hit top local spots in Jennings and Elton to see what all the hype is about. Here’s what we found.

From snake milkers to professional cuddlers, these strange jobs actually pay well. Here’s a wild list of the highest-paying unusual careers you probably never knew existe