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05/15/2026 · Deridder

Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead

Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.

05/15/2026

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Starlette Signs

Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided

Venus squares Saturn today while Mercury wakes up restless energy in your communication zone. One sign gets cosmic permission to burn it all down and start fresh.

05/15/2026

On the Scene

The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week

While everyone binged the buzzy limited series, three quieter releases snuck onto streaming platforms and deserve your attention. Here's what to queue up this weekend.

05/15/2026

The Workshop

The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project

You can build a solid bench this weekend with five boards, basic tools, and no fancy joinery. Here's how to pick your lumber, cut your pieces, and assemble something that will last decades.

05/15/2026

From Scratch

The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August

I spent years treating tomatoes like raw material for sauces and salsas. Then I learned to warm them in olive oil for ten minutes, and suddenly August tomatoes became worth the wait.

05/15/2026

The Weekend Escape

Why US-93 Through Nevada Beats Every Desert Drive You've Tried

The 500-mile stretch from Wickenburg, Arizona, to Wells, Nevada, passes through five ghost towns, two hot springs you can soak in for free, and the loneliest highway cafe that still serves pie worth ordering.

05/15/2026

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Support Iberville Library at Annual Book Sale This Weekend

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Attorney General Murrill announces multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach

Other - 07/15/2026

Victory for Women and Girls: AG Murrill Celebrates Complete Victory Against Biden's Radical and Unlawful Title IX Rule

Other - 06/09/2026