SperlingViews - Louisiana, Louisiana

I live in Lumberton, NC it's and o.k. place but I'm originally from Louisiana... I also serve in the Ministry, and I'm looking for a very good place in Louisiana... to go back home to God Bless!!![read more...]

when ur docs r telling that if u have a "special needs child" this is not best state to be in it makes one freak.[read more...]

The cost of living is high.[read more...]

I definitely don't hate Lake Charles, but I would choose Lafayette over Lake Charles any day. One of the main positives about Lake Charles is the cheap cost of living. The same home in Lafayette could be more than double. Another great thing is the ease of traffic. I don't know if Lake Charles's traffic is good, or if Lafayette's is atrocious. Either way, that is another thing better than Lafayette. Lafayette and Lake Charles have a lot in common. The people are friendly and the food is great. Also, the weather is equivalent to a hot shower from April to October. That is primarily due to the oppressive humidity. I met a family from North Dakota, and I thought they were gonna die. They said, "It gets up to 90 degrees at home! I don't understand why this is so unbearable." In case you are new here, 90 degrees here is a huge difference from anywhere else. The water in the air just seems to magnify the sun. Lake Charles's economy is not the greatest, and there are not a lot of things to do. This is a great family oriented area, but if you are single and looking for fun, please don't do this to yourself. The schools are not the greatest either. Lafayette has better schools and a wealth of great activities to participate in. Lafayette may have awful traffic and a crazy cost of living, but it's worth every dime. Also, from personal experience and the experience of many family members who have attended both, ULL in Lafayette is a lot more vigorous and advanced of a curriculum, no matter what your major is. McNeese State University is the local school in Lake Charles, but I don't recommend it at all. One thing I should mention before I close this is that the population of Lafayette is nearly double Lake Charles. Honestly, both of these cities are great; it just depends on what you are looking for. Lake Charles has more of a small town feel, while Lafayette is a little busier, though it is still far from being a large city. If you plan on living in Louisiana at all, these two are great and so is New Orleans. Don't try Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, and Alexandria. The cities are dull with awful traffic. Shreveport in particular should come with a warning label. It's probably the most dangerous place you can find without leaving the country. Pack your bullet-proof vest if you are interested in visiting. Many of the small towns are great, but try to pick one near an interstate. That puts the larger cities at your fingertips. [read more...]

I am a Georgia transplant, and a LA. resident for 41 years. At one time I thought that I would return to my GA. roots but LA's hold is too strong. One of the things I like most about LA. is that it is a melting pot of so many cultures. People from a myriad of cultures and walks of life blend into one cohesive group, with very little prejudice. You won't find better food anywhere on earth, honest to God. Our state is full of history and breath taking beauty. No matter where you are in the state, you are not far from an historical area of great interest. LA. has been very big in the film industry, with countless movies at least partially filmed here. New Orleans is a mixture of party town (especially at Mardi Gras) and history jackpot. The Mississippi River boasts beautiful plantation homes that take you back to a simpler way of life. America's most haunted house is a short drive north of the capital city of Baton Rouge, the Myrtles. The people who's ancestors came here many generations ago tend to be very devoted to their culture, sometimes to the extent of shunning those whose family has been here a mere hundred years. A common question asked, as you meet a french matriarch is, "Where you from and who's you mama?" With your acceptance of them and enjoyment of their cultures, come their acceptance of you. Come and see our history, our beautiful live oaks, taste our food and soak up the sheer beauty of our state. You'll be back.[read more...]

There's no problem with the temperature unless you were raised somewhere its' cold. The grass stays green over nine months a year normally, your feet only get cold during wedding, and most days you can go fishing. What more do you want? If you just got to be cod buy a good air conditioner or just fill the bath tube up with ice. [read more...]

Fantastic cultural diversity, low cost of living, fru-fru all the way to swamp rat here! Plenty of things for kids to do in the cities and don't forget the best out-of-doors adventures in the country (except snow skiing and mountain climbing). Its hot as one respondent claimed but in the 20th century A/C was invented. Buy one. Start days outside early and come inside at noon and nap like ordinary folks and then back outside around 4:00 and enjoy the wonderful Cajun nights. More festivals here than anywhere else. Drinking...Nobody forces you to! The most hospitable people in the entire U.S. Bon Temps. johnsaul • www.sicksalt.com [read more...]

cost of living is cheap[read more...]

It's unbearably hot 6 months out of the year (which helps explain why Louisiana is the 47th healthiest state) It is always humid. Always. Unless you live in New Orleans, there is nothing to do in this state if you can't drink. The people judge you based on anything physical they see about you. and you have to have been in a town for at least 3 generations for people to not glare at you. Louisiana is not a place to raise a family with happy children. It's too hot - they're never going outside. It's at least 95 degrees everyday in the summer. and there is nothing to do for your teenager kids who aren't willing to do drugs and drink in the "city".[read more...]

It's unbearably hot 6 months out of the year (which helps explain why Louisiana is the 47th healthiest state) It is always humid. Always. Unless you live in New Orleans, there is nothing to do in this state if you can't drink. The people judge you based on anything physical they see about you. and you have to have been in a town for at least 3 generations for people to not glare at you. Louisiana is not a place to raise a family with happy children. It's too hot - they're never going outside. It's at least 95 degrees everyday in the summer. and there is nothing to do for your teenager kids who aren't willing to do drugs and drink in the "city".[read more...]

Love the state terrific place to live[read more...]

Beautiful state! Rich in history, natural resources, and vitatity! Hands down, the best food.[read more...]

The singer and song writer Claude King was born in Keithville, Louisiana which is almost adjacent to the city of Shreveport. He was a regular fixture at the Louisiana Hayride and gained international attention with his top-ten hit "Wolverton Mountain" in 1962. King currently resides in nearby Shreveport and is the Great Uncle of actor Chris Aable who grew up in Louisiana and Texas and has lived Hollywood, California most of his adult life. Claude King also appeared in a number of movies and performed on Hee-Haw and many other television shows. According to Wikipedia, his interests include fishing, family and song-writing.[read more...]

I love Shreveport. Great family life. Great weather. Nice, honest people. Great health care (better than larger cities). Easy to meet people and make friends. Good outdoor life and close to Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, Liitle Rock and Jackson. I-49, I-20, I-69 all nearby. Good magnet and private schools. [read more...]

Some of the best hunting, fishing, and camping in the South. You have alot of access to lakes, rivers, and streams, as well as a huge forest region. Very nice![read more...]

I am only in Mississippi for school! There is not much to do in the town I am in. I've lived in Lousiana all my life though and love it! There is always something to do all over the state from different festivals to state fairs to #1 LSU football and can't 4get New Orleans Saints!!! Louisiana is just awesome![read more...]

No matter how much you try, most of the state, at least the southern part South of I-10) never experiences a weather front that "pushes through" and dries the area for more than about 24-48 hrs.(Usually the prior front is pushed North from the Gulf of Mexico, with attendant moisture.) Thus, the humidity usually combines with the heat to make it unpleasant most of the year. So for all the other good things, this factor is a constant. Be forewarned [read more...]

I have lived in Louisiana my entire life. Unfortunately I haven't made the move out of state yet but I soon plan to do so here shortly. The overall quality of life here in south louisiana seems to slowly get worse with the crime, pollution, poor public education, historically corrupt state goverment, and poor job market. It is unusually difficult to really plant roots here and start a family without making many personal sacrifices. I am planning to relocate to the pacific northwest simply because I have always been fond of that part of the country and I believe that I will be able to finally start a family with my fiancee.[read more...]

I agree with the last statement. I moved from another state almost a year ago and still have not found anything great about this area. First of all the people dont even respect their living space. Alot of people throw their trash out the window of their car that is if they even own a car. It is so expensive to change the plates of your car. I have met alot of people in this area that have lived all their life here so do not realize they are missing out on a lot of different things. If you are a young trending person do not move to baton rouge area you will be bored out of your mind. Another thing in this state if you get a ticket they dont write the amount on the ticket they call you later to let you know how much the ticket is. In this system it leads to corruption instead of putting the amount of the ticket from the time the ticket is written. In this kind of system it is up to the system, like a guessing game. Louisiana does not encourage people to move here from another state. This state has one of the highest sales taxes in the United States after New York and California and yet have very little to offer the people. Alot of the people in the south have this closed society mentality.[read more...]

Looking to move out of Louisiana, for better job opportunities.[read more...]