Roundup: ‘Southern Living’ names New Orleans, Lafayette among “tastiest Southern cities” … Celebrity bowling tournament raises 30K for BR Food Bank

Taste of the South: Southern Living Magazine has named Lafayette its No. 1 “Tastiest Town in the South.” New Orleans came in at No. 9. Over half a million votes were cast in the contest, and each town is profiled in the upcoming April 2012 issue of Southern Living Magazine. Click here for the full story. Bowling for dollars: Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden hosted a special “Bowling Challenge” at the United States Bowling Congress’ professional lanes at the River Center on Friday, Feb. 24, an event that raised $30,000 for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Local celebrities, bowlers and spectators took over the to support the Food Bank and help fight hunger in the community.