Cajun French Music Association
The Cajun French Music Association is a nonprofit organization comprised of Cajuns and non-Cajuns whose purpose is to promote and preserve, not only Cajun music, but also various aspects of the Acadian Heritage.

Louisiana Folk Roots
Louisiana Folk Roots is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the unique cultural traditions, resources, and folkways that abound here in Louisiana. From refined native crafts to exhilarating traditional music, from distinct regional folkways to hot dance steps and magically intense cuisine, Louisiana offers the world a cultural cornucopia unrivaled in its depth and diversity.

Louisiana State Museum
Located in New Orleans, this museum houses thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.

Access Louisiana
Information about Louisiana businesses, expertise, and available commercial property.

First Stop Shop (Business Licenses)
Offers current and potential business owners a single place to go for licensing information needed to start a business in Louisiana.

Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO)
Full contact information for over 500 nonprofits, foundations and individuals dedicated to improving the nonprofit sector to provide quality services to Louisiana citizens.

Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED)
Small Business Assistance and other business related web sites.

Louisiana Department of Education
Lists K-12 curriculum and LEAP testing information, as well as public and private school directories.

Louisiana.gov
Contains information on Colleges and Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Education, Financial Aid and Grants, and Louisiana Library Directory.

Louisiana Department of Labor (Louisiana WORKS)
Lists jobs available across the state and provides information on worker training, labor market, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, or workforce development.

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
State civil service job postings, testing schedules, compensation schedules, civil service rules and employment application forms.

Louisiana Federal Job Search
Captures your custom job search profile online and matches it daily against our database of 26,058 federal job openings in Louisiana and around the world.

LouisianaJobs.com
Job seekers can search for jobs in Louisiana, post resumes, and learn about various job fairs. Perspective employers can post job announcements and select potential candidates from the database of resumes.

Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival
The Festival recognizes the working men and women of both the seafood and petroleum industries, which are the economic lifeblood of the area. The event is free and has grown to become one of the country's premiere festivals.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
A 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. Listen to soul-stirring music showcased on 12 stages, sample delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and visit crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.

Council for a Better Louisiana
Nonpartisan statewide organization providing a variety of information on the candidates running for political office in Louisiana, as well as links to campaign web sites.

Louisiana Department of Social Services
Offers information on adoption, care facility evaluation, dead beat dads, the food stamp program, homeless shelters, and soup kitchens.

Louisiana.gov
The official web site of the State of Louisiana has links to a variety of useful sites including
Civil Service Rules, Litter Hotline, Louisiana Licensing Boards and Commissions, Louisiana State Museum, Louisiana State Parks, Motor Vehicles, Office of Tourism, Unclaimed Property, State Tax Forms.

Louisiana Parish Government
On-line Publications of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

Louisiana Secretary of State
Contains information about Louisiana governors, notaries, museums, elections around Louisiana and sample ballots.

Office of the Governor
Biography Information, tour of the Governor's Mansion, list of offices within the Louisiana Governor's Office and Staff & Cabinet Members.

Politics1.com
Directory of Louisiana candidates for Governor, State Cabinet, United States Senate and Congress in the current election cycle.

Alzheimer's Association Safe Return
Alzheimer's Association Safe Return® is a nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides assistance when a person with Alzheimer's or a related dementia wanders and becomes lost locally or far from home.

Cancer in Louisiana
Data on cancer incidence and deaths, cancer-related risk factors, and the use of cancer screening tests from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC).

Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
Contains Louisiana State and Parish health reports.

Louisiana's West Nile Virus Surveillance Program
Information on risk factors, symptoms, vaccines, where to report dead birds and more.

Nursing Home Comparisons
Detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.

About Louisiana: History and Culture
The official web site of the state of Louisiana provides a brief history of the state, including Louisiana industry, Louisiana emblems, Cajun culture, and plantation homes.

Atlas: The Louisiana Statewide GIS
The objective of this web site is to make available to the public data and information related to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in Louisiana. The Explore Louisiana
Digitally section contains a satellite tour of Louisiana, as well as a variety of other maps including demographic and historic images.

CODOFIL - Council for the Development of French in Louisiana
The Council was created in 1968 by the Louisiana state legislature and is empowered to “do any and all things necessary to accomplish the development, utilization, and preservation of the French language as found in Louisiana for the cultural, economic and touristic benefit of the state.”

Encyclopedia Louisiana
Provides a wide variety of information on Louisiana and an index of Louisiana Parish maps.

Folklife in Louisiana
Explores Louisiana folk traditions and groups.

Louisiana Folk Roots
Louisiana Folk Roots is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the unique cultural traditions, resources, and folkways that abound here in Louisiana. From refined native crafts to exhilarating traditional music, from distinct regional folkways to hot dance steps and magically intense cuisine, Louisiana offers the world a cultural cornucopia unrivaled in its depth and diversity.

Louisiana Indian History
Basic collection of historical and archeological information about Louisiana Indians and links to other Louisiana Indian sites.

Louisiana National Register of Historic Places
Recognizes buildings for their architectural and/or historical importance.

Swapping Stories
Folklore in Louisiana and a brief overview of Louisiana's traditional cultures.

Lawhelp.org/LA
Louisiana's online guide to free legal help.

Lemon Law
Information on the Lemon Law provided by the Office of the Attorney General.

Louisiana Administrative Code
A state-certified publication that provides a set of rules which have been formally adopted or amended by Louisiana state agencies.

Louisiana State Bar Association
Online directory of all attorneys and judges licensed to practice in Louisiana. Tel-Law and legal brochures are also available.

Municipal Codes for Cities
Code of Ordinances for various Louisiana cities and towns in searchable online databases.

Public Notices
Compilation of public notices published anywhere in the state of Louisiana.

Louisiana Digital Library
Includes photographs, paintings, maps and important documents regarding Louisiana.

State Library of Louisiana
Search the catalog of the State Library. Also contains information on free library services for the visually impaired and a Louisiana Library Directory.

Historic American Buildings Survey
History, photographs, drawings and other resources on plantations and other historic buildings.

Bayou State Periodical Index
An index to Louisiana popular periodicals.

Louisiana Newspaper Home Pages
Louisiana's newspapers online.

Louisiana Register
Monthly publication which provides an access to the certified regulations and legal notices issued by the executive branch of the state government.

LSU AgCenter
The LSU AgCenter offers publications on a variety of topics for everyone, from ag producers and small businesses to gardeners and today's active families. AgCenter researchers and Extension faculty members provide research-based, objective information written in a user-friendly style for today's audiences. Topics range from the general to the specific — from crop production to flower gardening, from flood protection to composting, from buying your first home to credit management, from food safety to character education.

Newspapers in Louisiana
An alphabetical index to Louisiana newspapers.

Louisiana Cultural Tourism
One of the ULL's newest areas of excellence, the Center for Cultural & Eco-Tourism is designed to enhance cultural and eco-tourism in Louisiana.

Louisiana Office of Tourism
Links to information on Louisiana images, Louisiana State Parks, Louisiana Tourism, State Museums, and more.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Has hunting, fishing, and boating information. Licenses are available for online purchase.

Louisiana National Register of Historic Places
Recognizes buildings for their architectural and/or historical importance.

Louisiana Travel
Provides information on what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and what's new in Louisiana.

Louisiana Crime Statistics
Louisiana Crime Rates 1960 - 2005.

1040.COM
Easy to use online tax resource with forms and publications for both Federal and State income tax.

Income Tax Assistance
Offers a variety of websites for tax assistance.

Louisiana Department of Revenue
Has online tax information and offers online tax filing.

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
The Office of Motor Vehicles offers more than just Driver's License Renewal, Identification Card Renewal, and Vehicle Registration Renewal. Visit their site and find the Class D & E Driving Guide, the Parish Tax Table, Official Driving Records Online and more.

Louisiana State Police
Information on Road Closures, Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry, Background check Forms, Civil Service Applications and more.

Louisiana Transit Links
This site by American Public Transportation Association provides information on bus, rapid transit and commuter rail systems throughout the state.