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The Perfect Father's Day Gift for the Water-Loving Dad

Jun 13, 2024 10:42AM

For an unexpected Father's Day gift, consider Peppers polarized floating sunglasses from Fun Time Pools, perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing, with 100% UV protection, shatterproof lenses, and a secure fit for all water activities.

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Tai'Lynn's Taste of Elegance: A Food Truck Offering a Unique "Restaurant Experience On Demand

Jun 10, 2024 11:39AM ● By Lauren Pope

Tai'Lynn's Taste of Elegance, led by Chef Tai & Stacy, blends cross-cultural flavors into an ever-evolving menu, offering meal prep, private dining, and catering services to elevate any event.

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I Lived It: Local Woman Falls Victim to Exploding Can Epidemic

Jun 07, 2024 11:58AM ● By Lauren Pope

Discover how a global aluminum shortage is causing canned beverages like seltzer and soda to explode, posing risks and leading to thinner, more volatile packaging in 2024.

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A Taste of Southern Delight: The Peach Cobbler Factory Comes to Zachary

May 29, 2024 01:34PM ● By Lauren Pope

The Peach Cobbler Factory, opening June 15th at 19900 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary, offers 12 varieties of cobbler and banana pudding, plus churros, cinnamon rolls, and shakes, promising a delightful Southern dessert experience for everyone.

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The Legality of Hemp Derived Products Is in Danger!

May 23, 2024 11:31AM ● By Lauren Pope

Like hemp seltzer or gummies? You need to take action to keep them legal!

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Dive into Oyster Night Every Tuesday at South Plains!

May 15, 2024 03:42PM ● By Lauren Pope

Sponsored Content The restaurant's oyster supplier owns more acres of in-shore beds than anyone in the state--ensuring they're safe even if we're not in the "R Months."

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Cinco De Mayo Round Up

May 02, 2024 12:16PM ● By Lauren Pope

What are you doing on Cinco De Mayo? Luckily, you've got lots of options here in Zachary!

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Clear Your Calendar, You're Going to Rum Fest This Weekend!

Apr 23, 2024 10:48AM ● By Lauren Pope

Ready for a day of DRINKS, MUSIC, and FUN on Saturday, April 27?🍹🎉 Raise a toast for the inaugural Galvez Rum Festival at our Tasting Rooms & Gardens at 1848 Charter Street, Jackson, LA, only minutes from St. Francisville, as we celebrate our grand opening of Louisiana’s newest distillery.

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Too Good To Be True Seltzer?

Apr 16, 2024 03:55PM ● By Lauren Pope

A deep dive into the hemp drinks that drove Zachary wild over the summer and then disappeared.

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Need a Last Minute Easter Basket? Zachary Boutiques Have You Covered.

Mar 20, 2024 01:39PM ● By Lauren Pope

We visited local boutiques to see what they're offering for Easter.

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One Book One Community: St. Patrick's Day

Mar 17, 2024 04:17PM ● By Lauren Pope

We dive into the Tasting History, the One Book One Community choice for 2024 and learn how to make Irish Stew.

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From the Big Easy to 225: The Culinary Journey of Lataoya Jett and Street Food Munchies

Feb 29, 2024 11:47AM ● By Lauren Pope

We catch up with the woman behind Street Food Munchies to get you all the delicious details

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Cochon de Lait Without the Delay

Feb 22, 2024 11:50AM ● By Jen Gennaro

A $350 Cajun microwave and a dealer of feral hogs made for a very memorable Christmas break.

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Ethelene Pralines

Feb 21, 2024 12:00PM ● By Lauren Pope

After a life-changing flood, Keonia Smith pivoted from health information management to baking, eventually finding her calling in pralines. Her journey from experimenting with cakes to perfecting pralines, supported by her mother and LSU food labs, led to the creation of a thriving business named after her husband's grandmother, Ethelene. Her story encourages exploring one's passion to discover a fulfilling niche.

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How to Mardi Gras like a Local

Feb 13, 2024 05:14PM ● By Ashley Evans

Mardi Gras Red Beans Recipe

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City of Zachary
Happy Independence Day from the City of Zachary!