Some songs stay with the world for decades, even centuries, after their writing. But those songs, which come to us before the music business took its modern form, often have a murky background. One ...

A song loved by generations throughout the world, “You Are My Sunshine” has special resonance in Louisiana. Statewide affection for the love song-lament largely goes to the late Louisiana Gov. Jimmie ...

Robert Mann, author of "You Are My Sunshine," recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Alexandria about the iconic song's history. Ray Charles's rendition of "You Are My Sunshine" helped disassociate it ...

Gov. John Bel Edwards can jettison Louisiana’s official state song and replace it with two better-known tunes under legislation that will reach his desk Thursday. The official state song is “Give Me ...

LAGRANGE – It is always exhilarative to become knowledgeable about the history of Georgia towns and communities and what their signature factoid might be. To explore their history and lore is fun and ...

Every night before bed, I sing my kids this song: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are gray. You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my ...

On a day filled with blue skies and sunshine, a historical marker honoring the late Gov. Jimmie Davis was unveiled at the entrance of Louisiana College Friday. Davis, who died at the age of 101 in ...