Discover the secrets of Louisiana lifestyle and explore Ruston, home of the Peach Festival.
Some say life’s mysteries can be explained by cajun folklore. Many Louisiana natives understand the world beyond science; we’ve either found hope in spirituality or dabbled in the dark arts. Either way, we’ve seen the supernatural take place before our very eyes, and for this reason, cajun folklore features a variety of superstitions that provide […]
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In 2020, Ruston, LA businesses struggled to adapt to nationwide regulations imposed as a result of the pandemic. Many without functional eCommerce platforms had trouble maintaining sales. Even before the pandemic, PeachTown’s purpose was to market the Lincoln Parish community and help creators find a voice in the digital world. We started by collaborating with
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Ready to make your own voodoo doll? You can do it in an hour or less! In this quick tutorial, we’re going to show you how to make a voodoo doll with a few basic sewing supplies. It’s so simple anyone can do it, and by the end, you’ll have the perfect effigy for creeping
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When the bottom of your heart sends your heart to the bottom… A wealthy man was traveling home when he came upon the tree of knowledge. The tree offered a piece of its fruit in exchange for the man’s darkest secret, and seeing no wrong in sharing a personal burden, he obliged. After disclosing details
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Trying to learn the ins and outs of website management? Need tips and tricks to help things run smoothly? Many like yourself want to improve their webmaster skills but aren’t sure where to begin. It’s not as easy as it looks, and online methods are always changing. Fortunately, we have a few suggestions to guide
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At 535 feet above sea level, Driskill Mountain is the highest point of elevation in Louisiana. Despite negative word-of-mouth reviews, I took my first trip there in July 2020 and had a blast! People told me Mount Driskill was “small” and “just a hill,” so I set my expectations low and was thrilled when I
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At my grandparents’ home, there was never a shortage of pecans. Growing up, they had a pecan tree in the backyard, and their neighbor had one or two of her own. I could play outside and pick up freshly fallen pecans to chow down on at any time, and there were usually buckets more on
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Hammocks aren’t going away any time soon, especially now that people are bringing them indoors! You can hang them in your home or on your patio for non-stop hammocking fun. Just when you thought they were out of season, they’re right back in again! In this article, we’re going to look at the best indoor
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Check out the latest addition to our digital games–Dixie Center for the Arts Jigsaw Puzzle! This Ruston puzzle is the perfect liesure activity for anyone who loves downtown Ruston, LA culture. The options on the toolbar let you modify the number of pieces, change the board layout, and more. It saves automatically, so you can
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During the 2020 Louisiana lockdown, we spent lots of time experimenting with tea recipes. We created a dry peach tea (now on sale) and a few other blends, but one of our favorites was a Homemade Mint Peach Tea we brewed using 3 simple ingredients–tap water, canned goods, and mint clippings. You can drink it
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