You don't say where in Louisiana you are, but I know that Baton Rouge has a great HL. It's been about 5 years since I was there, but it had a great selection of fabrics.
They are remodeling the JoAnn's in Humble, TX, and it's a madhouse. You can't find anything! It feels more like a discount store than a fabric store. I don't plan on going again until the remodel is finished.
Harbour Freight is a fun store to go into. Sign up for their online sales flyers. They have some good buys, and sometimes they have items that are free with coupon if you buy something. They have a wooden workbench with drawers that I continue to drool over. Maybe, one day, if and when we clear out the garage, I will have room for it. Of course, then, I will start my newest interest -- intargia.