By LOLA Magazine with Kanya Michelle | Photography by Brooke Copes There is something wonderfully Southern about a homemade biscuit. Warm from the oven, golden on top, buttery on the inside, and just waiting for a spoonful of jam or a generous helping of sausage …
Natchitoches Festival of Lights: One Hundred Seasons of Christmas Wonder
There is something wonderfully special about Christmas in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Perhaps it is the glow of thousands of twinkling lights dancing across Cane River Lake. Maybe it is the sound of children laughing as they wait for Santa, the aroma of freshly fried Natchitoches meat …
Lumiere Lights Up the Night
It isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling. And this year, that feeling is ALL NEW! Get ready to make holiday memories, experience a little Christmas magic, and see the season in an entirely new light at LUMIERE Light Park in Stonewall, Louisiana. Whether it’s …
Flying Heart Brewing: Where Good Times Take Flight
By Lola Magazine | Photography Courtesy of Flying Heart Brewing Some of the best ideas begin around a backyard fire pit. A few friends, a little conversation, perhaps a cold beer or two, and somebody says, “You know what we ought to do?” For Ben …
King Cake Crawl: The Sweetest Adventure Returns!
Written By Lola Magazine with The Festie Besties Photography by Paige Melton The Mardi Gras season is upon us, and The Festie Besties are once again gearing up for their annual King Cake Crawl—a delightful tasting event that promises to be even sweeter in its …
The Heron: A Southern Escape Crafted by Chef Blake Jackson
Written by Lola Magazine in collaboration with Chef Blake Jackson Nestled on the southern edge of Shreveport, The Heron isn’t just another restaurant — it’s a soulful escape, a culinary storybook, and a deeply personal chapter for Chef Blake Jackson. After years of navigating the …
Stonewall’s Glow-Up: Lumiere & Towne Square Light the Way
Stonewall, Louisiana—a small town nestled between Shreveport and Natchitoches—is making headlines for all the right reasons. What was once a quiet stretch along I49 and LA 3276 is now buzzing with activity, thanks to exciting new developments. With Lumiere lighting up the holidays, the Towne …
Girls Night Out
The Happy Hour Guide SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER Cantina Laredo 6535 Youree Drive #401 Shreveport, La 71105 | 318-798-6363 Monday-Friday 4-7 pm and 9pm-10pm Saturday 11am-5pm 1/2 off Casa Rita’s, $4Well Drinks, $2 Domestic Beer, $3 Import Bottle & Draft Beer, $4 House Wine Windrush Grill 1023 Provenance …
They Have Big Dreams
One wants to be an engineer. Another, a lawyer. Others aspire to be a gymnastics instructor or a nurse. Their college picks are equally ambitious — the University of Oregon, Trinity University, and the University of Illinois. These dreamers are thirdgraders. They attend a local …


















