Keeping a close eye on PTC Six
It’s been a very quiet Hurricane Season so far, but that’s about to change. Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, prepared to be named Tropical Storm Francine on Monday, fired up in the Gulf of Mexico over…
Kiwanis Club Jamboree this week
The 72nd annual Kiwanis Club Jamboree will take place this Thursday and Friday featuring some of the top programs in Acadiana. Due to the construction projects at Cajun Field, this year’s festivities will be split…
News Talk will once again broadcast St. Landry Parish games
St. Landry Parish football will be in the spotlight once again this fall. The St. Landry Parish Game of the Week will broadcast live every week on News Talk 08.5 FM — The Talk of…
Could the UFC come to Lafayette for a Poirier fight?
There’s no doubt that Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier is a legend in Acadiana. Not only will he go down as a Top 10 UFC Lightweight fighter of all time, but the Northside High product also…
Global Microsoft outage causes major issues
A global outage to Microsoft’s systems have caused delays in offices, airports, and more around the world. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike was performing a routine update when the outage occurred, but officials are still unsure…
Heat-related illnesses in Louisiana
During these summer months, it’s easy to get sick if you stay outside too long. Dr. Ralph Abraham, Louisiana’s Surgeon General, told our partners at KADN News15 about heat-related illnesses. “We wanted people to be…
Sandbags available ahead of heavy rains
With the heavy rainfall that is expected in Acadiana this week, flooding is a concern. Therefore, residents in Lafayette and St Landry Parish have the opportunity to get sandbags. Sandbags are available at the following…
Fireworks & July 4th Fun!
Check out these July 4th family friendly holiday events in Acadiana! Lafayette Parish July 3: 2024 Youngsville Independence Day Celebration, Youngsville Sports Complex, Youngsville, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.July 4: 2024 Broussard Independence Day Festival, St. Julien…
Hurricane Beryl enters Caribbean as monster storm
Hurricane Season has officially begun in the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Beryl, the second named storm of the season, became the earliest Category 4 storm in recorded history over the weekend as it grew from a…
Boil Water Advisories in effect
There are several boil water advisories currently in effect throughout Acadiana. Please stay current on the latest news regarding local advisories to ensure that your water is safe to drink, cook with, etc. Our news…