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One of Louisiana's Last Independent Movie Theaters to Close After 52 Years
In a bittersweet announcement that marks the end of an era, Morgan City’s Lake Cinema, one of Louisiana’s last independent movie theaters, will be shutting its doors on February 1, 2024, after 52 years of operation. The closure has not only sparked reactions of sadness from the local community but heartfelt memories and a discussion on broader challenges faced by the movie theater industry in the digital age.
Situated in the Inglewood Mall shopping center at 1030 9th St, Morgan City, LA, Lake Cinema has been a cherished establishment in the area. It recently celebrated its 50th anniversary during the pandemic, a period that unfortunately saw many theaters closing as consumer habits shifted towards at-home and streaming entertainment options.
The announcement was made through a Facebook post by Caleb Bryan, apparently speaking on behalf of the cinema’s management. “We are sad to announce, with over 52 years of serving the community, the Lake Cinema will be closing their doors,” the post read, signed off by a person named Darlene, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to patrons and lamented the loss of this community staple.
The news has resulted an outpouring of nostalgia and sadness from locals. Comments on social media pointed out the overall decline of people stepping out to go to the movies, the economic challenges faced by theaters, and the personal memories tied to Lake Cinema. “This is so heartbreaking,” one comment read, echoing the sentiment of many. Another local reminisced, “Aww- my first job was in the snack bar,” highlighting the personal connections many had with the theater.
The struggle of independent theaters like Lake Cinema is just the latest sign of the industry’s shift in recent years. With a vast selection of affordable high-definition home entertainment systems and the rapid release of movies on streaming platforms, consumer preferences have evolved. One comment pointed out, “The movie industry leaves very little room for the theaters to profit… COVID killed the film industry.” This sentiment reflects a broader challenge as theaters compete with the convenience and affordability of home viewing.
The closure of Lake Cinema not only represents the end of a business but also the fading of a space where locals remembered getting together with friends and loved ones. For a community like Morgan City, the cinema was more than just a place to watch movies; it was a venue for creating memories, a part of the local identity.
With its closing, the legacy of independent movie theaters like Lake Cinema, offering affordable and accessible entertainment, will certainly be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience what slowly feels like it is becoming part of a bygone era.
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Louisiana baseball vs. Texas A&M score updates in NCAA regional bracket
Louisiana baseball is two wins away from a regional championship.
To do it, though, the Ragin’ Cajuns will have to upset one of the best teams in college baseball. UL will face the College Station Regional host Texas A&M Aggies, the third seed in the country.
What channel is Louisiana vs. Texas A&M on today?
Louisiana and Texas A&M will not be on traditional TV, but it can be streamed on ESPN+.
Louisiana vs. Texas A&M start time
Sunday night’s game will start at 7 p.m. Central time.
Louisiana vs. Texas prediction
You can check our predictions for Sunday’s game here.
Louisiana vs. Texas A&M location
Louisiana and Texas A&M will play all their regional games at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park in College Station, Texas.
Louisiana vs. Texas A&M lineups
Lineups will be posted here as soon as they’re announced.
Louisiana baseball schedule 2024
Louisiana enters Sunday’s game at 42-19. You can read the full Ragin’ Cajuns baseball schedule by clicking here.
Texas A&M baseball schedule 2024
Texas enters Sunday’s game at 46-13. You can read the full Aggies baseball schedule by clicking here.
Louisiana baseball roster
You can check out the Louisiana roster by clicking here.
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Texas A&M baseball roster
You can check out the Texas A&M roster by clicking here.
College Station Regional schedule
The College Station Regional started on Friday and runs through Sunday, with Monday available for an if-necessary game. For a full schedule, click here.
More Louisiana Baseball: Louisiana baseball: Get scouting reports for Ragin’ Cajuns regional opponents here
College Station Regional bracket
Texas A&M, Louisiana, Texas, and Grambling State are the four teams in the regional. For a full bracket, click here.
College Station Regional tickets
You can get tickets for the College Station Regional by clicking here.
2024 College World Series bracket
You can look at the 2024 NCAA baseball tournament bracket by clicking here.
This article originally appeared on The Courier: Louisiana vs. Texas A&M score updates in NCAA baseball regional
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How to watch Texas vs. Louisiana in the College Station Regional
The No. 3 seed Texas Longhorns and No. 2 seed Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet for the second time in the College Station Regional and the third time in the last two postseasons with the loser heading home and the winner advancing to face the No. 3 national seed Texas A&M Aggies at 8 p.m. Central on Sunday evening, the first of two games the winner would need to secure against the Aggies to win the regional.
On Friday, Texas used a seven-run fifth inning to blow open a close game in the convincing 12-5 win against Louisiana that included a grand slam by Longhorns shortstop Jalin Flores. Louisiana bounced back in the early game on Saturday by beating Grambling 12-5, scoring four runs in the second and four more runs in the third to take control early against the No. 4 seed in the regional, quickly eliminated.
With the Horns using right-hander Andre Duplantier in the first two games and extending right-hander Gage Boehm to 76 pitches over four innings of Saturday’s 4-2 loss to A&M in 11 innings, Pierce may not have either available for the first game on Sunday, putting some extra pressure on left-hander Ace Whitehead (4-1, 4.33 ERA), named the starter by Pierce after Saturday’s defeat.
Louisiana head coach Matt Deggs will counter with left-hander Chase Morgan, the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year after posting a 4-3 record with a 3.29 ERA by holding opponents to a .207 batting average.
So getting past the Ragin’ Cajuns once again to set up the first of two potential rematches against the Aggies is going to be a difficult chore on Sunday afternoon.
How to watch
Date: June 2
Time: 2:00 p.m. Central
Location: Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: WatchESPN
Radio: AM-1300 The Zone/103.1 FM
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Seafood cook-offs, Pride Month events, and exclusive sneak peeks in Louisiana entertainment news
In this week’s Louisiana entertainment news, one Lafayette chef was selected to compete for the 2024 King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood crown. If you’re into fictional books, an Alexandria author based a book on an uncle who invented a working helicopter. And take a sneak peek into Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit Studios.
Goodbye May, hello June — Pride Month is officially here. Check out events to kick off Pride Month in northwestern Louisiana.
Seafood and Cook-offs
The annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off is set to kick off in Monroe for the first time. Twelve chefs will compete for the King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood crown.
Each chef will have one hour to prepare a dish featuring Louisiana seafood and present it to the judges. Born and raised in Lafayette, Sullivan Zant, an executive chef and one of the founders of a restaurant in downtown Lafayette, is set to compete for the Louisiana Seafood crown. The winner of LASCO will represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off (GASCO) in New Orleans on Saturday, August 3, at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center.
Read more about Sullivan Zant Lafayette chef selected to compete for the 2024 King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood crown
Fictional books, Movie studios
There aren’t many people who know that the first working helicopter was invented by an Alexandria man. His name was Leo Ortego, and he is the uncle of Alexandria author M.E. Nevill. Nevill wrote “Leo’s War” based on stories she heard growing up about her uncle.
Read about first working helicopter Niece writes book about Alexandria man who invented working helicopter
There is a new development out of G-Unit Studios in Shreveport. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted May 30 on his Facebook page a sneak peek into G-Unit Studios.
Shreveport was buzzing with excitement on the steps of Government Plaza as members of the city council and Jackson gathered to symbolically sign the lease for the former Millennium Studios in April. This revitalization of Millennium Studios is expected to have a cascading effect on job creation, attracting talent to the area and contributing to the overall economic resurgence of Shreveport.
Check out new G-Unit Studios Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson posts sneak peek into his studio
Celebrating Pride Month
If you’re looking to get festive, check out these nine things to do in Shreveport-Bossier City that are perfect to celebrate Pride.
Join in some fun with great prizes and good food. For anyone in the mood for a great performance, Bear’s drag show happens the fourth Friday of the month. Or enjoy panelists, keynote speakers and community during the second annual LGBTQ+ Youth Summit happening at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Check out more events in Shrevport Pride Month is officially here.
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