The fireworks display last month at Mount Rushmore cost the state of South Dakota $450,000 more than the event generated in economic impact, according to the state Department of Tourism. The state spent $2.8 million to plan and produce the July 3 celebration, which generated $2.35 million of economic impact, the department said in a […]
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Krewe of Centaur celebrated the halfway point to Mardi Gras on Saturday night with its annual Red, White and Royal event at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino, where members welcomed a new royal court while also celebrating America's 250th birthday. The patriotic-themed celebration brought together Centaur members and representatives from Mardi Gras krewes across the Ark-La-Tex for an evening of fellowship, dinner and entertainment. Guests dressed in red, white and blue enjoyed a silent auction before gathering for the Royal Tableau, where the krewe officially introduced its 35th royal court. Grace Ann Blake was crowned Queen XXXV, and Jason Blake was crowned King XXXV. The pair will represent the Krewe of Centaur throughout the upcoming Mardi Gras season at parades, balls and community events. The event also honored the outgoing royal court. Outgoing Queen XXXIV Carlene Mudd said passing the crown to a new court was both emotional and exciting. "It's a little bittersweet. I'm not going to lie. During the rehearsals this year, everybody got a little choked up. But it's exciting to welcome a new royal court, new excitement and new fun," Mudd said. Outgoing King XXXIV Jack Bailey said the friendships he formed during his reign and the opportunity to give back to the community made the experience especially rewarding. "The friendships and getting to serve the community are the best things about this," Bailey said. With a new king and queen now crowned, the Krewe of Centaur officially begins its journey toward the 2027 Mardi Gras season.
Some red flags had already popped up in my mind when I visited the Freedom Truck on July 11 in Huron during its three-day stop in that typical, small, welcoming South Dakota city. But after I experienced it, despite its beautiful, engaging, and by-and-large historically accurate and straightforward design, I soon realized how subtly insidious […]
More than two-thirds of Coloradans say they’ve heard “nothing” or “not much” about the Centennial State’s upcoming 150th statehood anniversary, a poll found. Just 6% of respondents said they’ve heard “a lot” about the commemoration, which coincides with the nation’s recent 250th birthday celebration, while the remaining 24% said they’ve heard “some,” the Colorado Polling […]
SHREVEPORT, La. — Independence Day festivities continued Sunday at the American Rose Center as families gathered for the Red,White & Blooms event, celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary while highlighting the rose as America's national floral emblem.
TEXARKANA, Ark. -Wrapping up the Fourth of July weekend, the Big Dam Waterpark presents Texarkana's first drone show on Sunday.
SHREVEPORT, La. — Thirty-four people from 26 countries officially became U.S. citizens Thursday during a naturalization ceremony at the Strand Theatre in downtown Shreveport.
SHREVEPORT, La. — The city officially launched its Shreveport America 250 lecture series Wednesday with an educational program focused on the history and significance of Juneteenth.
SHREVEPORT, La. — Residents, city leaders and community volunteers gathered Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Columbia Park, marking a century of recreation and community in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood.
SAREPTA, La. - Growing up in Lisbon and Homer, Carol and Tony Mullins remember a childhood shaped by a shared routine: learning patriotic songs and saying a prayer before school every morning.
