Jack Barlow
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Past articles by Jack:
Curious Louisiana: what's happening with the much-discussed Baton Rouge to New Orleans passenger rail service?
This week in Curious Louisiana, reader Tommy Thompson has his attention turned firmly to the rails. → Read More
Danny O'Flaherty, a Louisiana favorite, to play Baton Rouge on Friday
One of south Louisiana's favorite Irish performers is bringing a taste of Ireland to Baton Rouge this week. → Read More
Plants, advice and more: Baton Rouge's Spring Garden Show celebrates its 21st
Looking for gardening inspiration? A trip to the 21st annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show might provide more than a few ideas. → Read More
Curious Louisiana: Why are nuns playing basketball in Mid City Baton Rouge?
Jenny Morales said she was recently driving through Baton Rouge's Mid City when, out of the corner of her eye, she saw something unusual: nuns, fully dressed in their habits, → Read More
Baton Rouge Bucket List: 13th Gate Escape
Our features editor, Jan Risher, is both always up for an adventure and a wannabe-escape room pro. No surprises, then, that downtown Baton Rouge's 13th Gate Escape quickly made its → Read More
Last time I met the blues? Buddy Guy, a blues titan, to visit Baton Rouge on farewell tour
Buddy Guy is finally ready for a break. → Read More
'Some of them say it's a religion': new book explores the history and culture of Mardi Gras Indians
With elaborate, vibrant costumes and deep traditions, New Orleans' Mardi Gras Indians are one of Carnival's most distinctive presences. Yet, for all their visibility, they're also one of the season's → Read More
'It takes a village': Lucas Spielfogel's dedication to making college dreams come true
Getting into college is never easy. For some, though, it's far harder than it is for others. → Read More
Baton Rouge Bucket List: Spanish Town Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day parades
This is the third article in a series of 26 on the Baton Rouge Bucket List. The Advocate's features staff is completing 26 items throughout 2023 and writing first-person accounts → Read More
Short and sweet: Why walking Baton Rouge's Bluebonnet Swamp is a delight
The greater Baton Rouge area is full of spots that are perfect for hiking. Often, it's just a matter of knowing where to find them. → Read More
"Part of our legacy": St. Thomas More's Sparklers dazzle again
They say Disney World is where dreams come true. Just ask dancers at St. Thomas More Catholic High, Zachary High and Mandeville High schools. → Read More
An early spring? Maximillian, Baton Rouge Zoo's armadillo, makes its call
Forget groundhogs. If anything's going to see its shadow — and therefore, on Groundhog Day, predict whether we're in for an early spring or not — it's an armadillo. → Read More
Baton Rouge Bucket List: Exploring the Old State Capitol
This is the second article about one of the 26 items on the Baton Rouge Bucket List. The Advocate's features staff will complete the 26 items throughout 2023 and write → Read More
Big bucks for a Bronco: Baton Rouge company restores the Ford classic
In a run-of-the-mill industrial building off Pecue Lane, nestled in among warehouses and car body shops, lies a Ford Bronco lover's dream. → Read More
'We're just here to have fun': Louisiana Blaster League builds community fun for all
The Mormon Student Center building on Dalrymple Drive is an unlikely place for a war, but on a sleepy Saturday morning in January, that's exactly what it got — a → Read More
Popular bookstore 2nd and Charles opens in Baton Rouge
Good news for book lovers: There's a new bookstore in town. → Read More
Franciscan High's unique model puts community at the heart of education
On the first day back at Baton Rouge's Franciscan High School after the winter break, things are noisy. The cafeteria is packed as students huddle around tables, excitedly catching up → Read More
Curious Louisiana: Should New Orleans, and not Memphis, be considered the birthplace of rock and roll?
Lafayette resident Michael Martin wonders why Memphis, and not New Orleans, is considered the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. → Read More
How Baton Rouge influenced Martin Luther King Jr.: 'He learned from it.'
Martin Luther King Jr.'s name and image pop up all over Baton Rouge, from brightly rendered murals to buildings like the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on Gus → Read More
Who's running the House of Representatives? Right now, it's a Louisiana native.
During the protracted battle over the next speaker of the House of Representatives, there have been two constants: a bloc of Republicans voting against Kevin McCarthy, and the firm hand → Read More