“Even a baby can sing, ‘Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene’”: How Dolly Parton created a country classic

Simplicity is key to the song’s appeal. “It’s just the same word over and over,” Parton told NPR. “Even a first-grader or a ...

Jefferson Parish announces 2026 Family Gras lineup

The two-day festival of concerts and carnival will return on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, at Mardi Gras Plaza, across from Lakeside Mall.