AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grand Isle Louisiana. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/grand-isle-la 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grand-isle-la https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:23:06 -0500 The first annual Island Strong Beach Fest is a two-day festival featuring live music, food, craft booths and various other vendors that will support https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-island-strong-beach-fest-2022-31399684-grand-isle-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-island-strong-beach-fest-2022-31399684-grand-isle-la.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Swollfest - Festival For The Competition Of The Swollest Fish. Schedule of Events June 7, 2023 24th Annual Swollfest Fishing Rodeo begins This is https://www.americantowns.com/news/25th-annual-swollfest-fishing-rodeo-31513277-grand-isle-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/25th-annual-swollfest-fishing-rodeo-31513277-grand-isle-la.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The annual Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration will take place throughout the town of Grand Isle. "After a long flight across the Gulf of Mexico, https://www.americantowns.com/news/grand-isle-migratory-bird-festival-2023-31560477-grand-isle-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grand-isle-migratory-bird-festival-2023-31560477-grand-isle-la.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The second annual Island Strong Music Fest is a three-day festival featuring live music, food, craft booths and various other vendors that will https://www.americantowns.com/news/2nd-annual-island-strong-music-fest-31585527-grand-isle-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/2nd-annual-island-strong-music-fest-31585527-grand-isle-la.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The annual Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration will take place throughout the town of Grand Isle. Schedule of Events: April 19, 2024: 1:00 PM: https://www.americantowns.com/news/grand-isle-migratory-bird-festival-2024-31656748-grand-isle-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grand-isle-migratory-bird-festival-2024-31656748-grand-isle-la.html Sports and Recreation Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Baton Rouge, LA -- Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs staff at the state’s five veterans cemeteries and five veteran homes will host https://www.americantowns.com/news/louisiana-department-of-veterans-affairs-to-remember-veterans-this-memorial-day-announces-new-program-at-staterun-cemeteries-31373195-baton-rouge-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/louisiana-department-of-veterans-affairs-to-remember-veterans-this-memorial-day-announces-new-program-at-staterun-cemeteries-31373195-baton-rouge-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEW ORLEANS, LA - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Jun 8th, a $1.92 million investment to establish an Agriculture Business Innovation https://www.americantowns.com/news/usda-invests-in-new-hbcu-agribusiness-innovation-center-at-nc-at-state-university-31383002-new-orleans-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/usda-invests-in-new-hbcu-agribusiness-innovation-center-at-nc-at-state-university-31383002-new-orleans-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 BATON ROUGE, LA -- Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Joey Strickland, COL (USA Retired) is encouraging all Louisianans to give in https://www.americantowns.com/news/louisiana-department-of-veterans-affairs-encourages-louisianans-to-give-in-july-to-remember-veterans-at-state-cemeteries-31401349-baton-rouge-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/louisiana-department-of-veterans-affairs-encourages-louisianans-to-give-in-july-to-remember-veterans-at-state-cemeteries-31401349-baton-rouge-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Why complain about how your school system is run, when you or your like-minded friends can run the school system? The Republican Party of Louisiana https://www.americantowns.com/news/lagop-wanted-conservative-parents-and-citizens-to-run-for-school-board-31406075-baton-rouge-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lagop-wanted-conservative-parents-and-citizens-to-run-for-school-board-31406075-baton-rouge-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Republican Party of Louisiana Endorses Congressman Clay Higgins BATON ROUGE- The Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Louisiana https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-republican-party-of-louisiana-endorses-congressman-clay-higgins-31411037-baton-rouge-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-republican-party-of-louisiana-endorses-congressman-clay-higgins-31411037-baton-rouge-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Republican Party of Louisiana Officially Endorses Congressman Mike Johnson for Re-Election BATON ROUGE- The Executive Committee of the Republican https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-republican-party-of-louisiana-officially-endorses-congressman-mike-johnson-for-reelection-31411041-baton-rouge-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-republican-party-of-louisiana-officially-endorses-congressman-mike-johnson-for-reelection-31411041-baton-rouge-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kennedy introduces bill to extend National Flood Insurance Program WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the National https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennedy-introduces-bill-to-extend-national-flood-insurance-program-31416236-lafayette-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennedy-introduces-bill-to-extend-national-flood-insurance-program-31416236-lafayette-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kennedy, Crapo introduce bill to return stolen COVID unemployment money to taxpayers WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennedy-crapo-introduce-bill-to-return-stolen-covid-unemployment-money-to-taxpayers-31416237-jackson-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennedy-crapo-introduce-bill-to-return-stolen-covid-unemployment-money-to-taxpayers-31416237-jackson-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Senate committee passes Kennedy-supported bill to bring millions more in oil revenue to Louisiana WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-committee-passes-kennedysupported-bill-to-bring-millions-more-in-oil-revenue-to-louisiana-31416242-violet-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-committee-passes-kennedysupported-bill-to-bring-millions-more-in-oil-revenue-to-louisiana-31416242-violet-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kennedy: Louisianians Can't Afford Energy Bills Because Biden Administration Forfeited America's Energy Independence WASHINGTON – Sen. https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennedy-louisianians-cant-afford-energy-bills-because-biden-administration-forfeited-americas-energy-independence-31416246-hahnville-la.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennedy-louisianians-cant-afford-energy-bills-because-biden-administration-forfeited-americas-energy-independence-31416246-hahnville-la.html Government and Politics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500