Lagniappe

Annual Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026 01.10.2026 4:06 ↓

Presented by the Kiroli Foundation, the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival returns to West Monroe at Lazarre Park, beginning at 10 a.m. this Saturday, October 3rd.

Ouachita Live hosts concert with Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali for 2026 season finale 25.09.2026 8:26 ↓

Ouachita Live hosts concert in conjunction with Pie Baking Contest and Celtic Festival Spirits & Whiskey Tasting.

Ouachita Live hosts concert with Joe Krown Trio + 1 featuring Papa Mali for 2026 season finale 25.09.2026 8:26 ↓

Ouachita Live hosts concert in conjunction with Pie Baking Contest and Celtic Festival Spirits & Whiskey Tasting.

ORBS Blues Challenge returns Sunday at Flying Tiger 25.09.2026 8:21 ↓

The Ouachita River Blues Society Blue Challenge will feature local bands and solo/duo acts competing for a chance to advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

'A Taste of Louisiana' hosted by The Salvation Army of Monroe for the 250th Anniversary of America 09.09.2026 8:26 ↓

The Salvation Army of Monroe will be hosting A Taste of Louisiana, a luncheon dedicated to helping out the community on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Ouachita Green hosts annual Ouachita Parish Water Sweep 08.09.2026 8:01 ↓

The 2026 Ouachita Parish Water Sweep will be hosted by Ouachita Green at over 11 locations in Ouachita Parish.

10th Annual River Rat Paddle Challenge on the Ouachita River 04.09.2026 4:09 ↓

Long and short races are included in the challenge

Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts performs The Wizard of Oz Musical 04.09.2026 1:55 ↓

Join the members of the Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts as they bring us on the journey of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz this September.

Friends of Black Bayou host butterfly workshop and 2026 photo contest 02.09.2026 8:25 ↓

Friends of Black Bayou are hosting a butterfly workshop and photo contest this year, as well as their annual fall celebration.

Annual Gar Rodeo to be held in downtown West Monroe, Alley Park 28.08.2026 8:15 ↓

West Monroe Gar Rodeo to be held in Alley Park, downtown West Monroe Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th.

Annual Gar Rodeo to be held in downtown West Monroe, Alley Park 28.08.2026 8:15 ↓

West Monroe Gar Rodeo to be held in Alley Park, downtown West Monroe Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th.

Mayor Friday Ellis wants to expose the World to Monroe at SXSW 21.08.2026 16:31 ↓

The SXSW Conference features multiple tracks with panel speakers voted on by the audience.

Bayou Star Search returns to Ruston with a $10,000 prize 14.08.2026 8:08 ↓

Eva Johnston and Justin Underwood join Cory Crowe on Lagniappe

NOVA Community Update Luncheon 12.08.2026 8:08 ↓

Paul West, Executive Director of NOVA Workforce Investment, updates us on upcoming 10th Anniversary Community Update Luncheon.

Josh Madden Productions Presents: Waiting for Godot 31.07.2026 8:09 ↓

In this episode of Lagniappe, we dive into the upcoming production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, presented by Josh Madden Productions.

Local talent set to star in 'America 250' celebration at Strauss Theatre Center 21.07.2026 8:03 ↓

In this episode of Lagniappe, Cory Crowe sits down with Dr. DH Clark and Taylor Michiels to discuss the upcoming America 250: A Celebration of Freedom.

Building the future: How a new training program is preparing NELA for the Meta Data Center job boom 17.07.2026 8:15 ↓

Meta construction contractors DPR Construction and Turner Construction are partnering with LDCC to get workers quick training and acquire certifications.

46th Annual Natchitoches - NSU Folk Festival 15.07.2026 8:39 ↓

Cory Crowe sits down with Dr. Shane Rasmussen to discuss everything you can expect at this year's celebration of Louisiana culture

Black Creatives Circle engages African-American artists in North Louisiana 10.07.2026 8:10 ↓

The group holds a Visual Artists Meetup every 2nd Saturday at Marbles Recreation Center for art history chats and critiques.

Movie Making 101 Summer Camp 10.07.2026 8:10 ↓

Participants will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of filmmaking, including camera work, directing, editing, and sound design.

Local educators set to reignite passion at NELA Teacher Symposium 02.07.2026 8:21 ↓

The symposium will be held at ULM on July 16, 2026

2nd Annual NELA Legacy Color Run 01.07.2026 3:59 ↓

Faith Gremillion from the NELA Teachers Symposium joins Cory Crowe on Lagniappe.

The dinosaurs are coming! 18.06.2026 8:21 ↓

The Children's Museum will host 2 dinosaur events this week.

Elec-Tones reunion concert to benefit Christopher Youth Center 18.06.2026 8:23 ↓

Singers Laura Arrington and Cindy McKinney join Cory Crowe on Lagniappe to talk about the reunion concert.

NELA Memory Care Foundation launches essential needs drive for Gardens of Somerset residents 18.06.2026 8:16 ↓

Founder Lexi Corum and Board Chair Dr. Ann Rodriguez join Cory Crowe on Lagniappe to discuss the new foundation.