Located just minutes from the airport, downtown, shopping malls, and the French Quarter, Four Points Sheraton in Metairie is the "Central" place to stay.

In Metairie, Louisiana, a New Orleans suburb, 73-year-old Carl Hunter popped into the Metairie Shell convenience store to buy his wife a gallon of milk. With some extra change in his pocket, he bought a Powerball ticket.

On I-10 east towards Metairie, Louisiana, traffic was backed up for 30 minutes or more at 8:30 A.M, November 7, 2007 from LaPlace to Metairie on the overpass.

Just when you thought you heard it all, Metairie's Republican John LaBruzzo believes to have found the economic equivalent to the Rosetta stone: employ eugenics to reduce the number of the poor.

A list of worthy, effective charities in the New Orleans area, where you can donate Christmas toys, money or time.

The one time of year when all bets are off and good behavior is on sabbatical ... Mardi Gras is almost here again! Tuesday, February 5, 2008

List of dates, times and locations to receive your influenza vaccination this year.

The best time to get flu shot if flu season of course, which is October and November, but the flue season can last as long as May. It is beneficial to also get a flu shot until January

"With the stroke of my pen, I can ruin your lives," said the district attorney to a group of high school students in Jena Louisiana. Their crime: a battle against hatred, bigotry, repression, persecution and terrorism.

A local restaurant review on cajun style cafe'.

Pages from the journal I wrote before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina.

Acme is a restaurant tourists and locals can agree is worth a visit if you are in The French Quarter area. The food here is top notch and the service is great too.

Cafe Au Lait and Beignets, a great combination!

Forbes Magazine has ranked 100 metropolitan areas for jobs.

You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and you don't have to travel to Ireland either. These are great celebrations to check out around the southern U.S. We love a party!

Read this informative article and find out the history of Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits!

There are many great restaurants found in this little know part of the world, but one that stands out is a little corner grocery, Sammy's Live Oak Market and Deli.

Mardi Gras celebrations are fun, especially when you can eat them!

Mardi Gras guide to all the parades in the New Orleans area.

This was a wonderful adventure my husband and I had in New Orleans on March 3-5, 2003 before Hurricane Katrina hit. We really enjoyed it and even met Anne Rice at Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant.

With proper preparation you should have no trouble passing the Louisiana Bar Exam.

A personal look at New Orleans and Biloxi three weeks after Katrina. One girl's journey through hell.

After years of undergraduate and post graduate study you are now ready to begin your career as a Louisiana Certified Public Accountant.

You hear a lot about the Hurricane from officials and others, but often the resident's ideas are left out. Well, here is my take on this natural disaster!

Mahalia Jackson grew up singing Gospel music. So it's no surprise that the rest of her life revolved around it too. From the time she was four years old until her death, she sang everywhere she could.

You don't have to walk the French Quarter, fight for a parking place, or spend an arm and a leg to eat delicious New Orleans food.

Major Video is the only video store in the state -arguably, the south as a whole- that offers a CULT section. Not only do they offer it for your viewing pleasure, but it dominates the entrance of the space. Over 400 titles alone litter the shelves...

50 places to visit in state of Louisiana

Aside from eating there are many wonderful things to do in New Orleans. Granted, New Orleans is the "Party Capitol of the World," but if you are going to come here for a visit, you should explore the rest of the city and outlying areas.