Thirteenth Ward resident Walker Lasiter posed the question anew after having po-boys with a friend from Mississippi.

It has the classic, root beer-sassafras flavor with spicy, complex undertones, yet is a very sweet soft drink with great ...

Louisianans and Mississippians have long battled over claiming rights for Barq’s Root Beer, a beloved soft drink known for its high carbonation, low-foam taste and fabled Southern origins.