Beware Of Those Fun Little Facebook Quizzes
Social media can be a fun way for people to stay in touch and interact. It can also, unfortunately, be a minefield. Those “fun” little questionnaires that pop up in your feed are often scams…
Gueydan Duck Festival Is Coming
The Gueydan Duck Festival is next week, August 24th – 27th. Ride bracelets for $22 will be available Thursday, 6 – 10 pm, and ride bracelets for $27 will available Sunday, 11 am – 3…
2023 Festival Acadiens et Créoles Official Music Line Up and Workshops
2023 Festival Acadiens et Créoles Official Music Line Up and Workshops Friday, October 13, 2023 Scène Ma Louisiane 5:00 pm The Official Cutting of the Boudin Festival Opening 5:30-6:45 Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars:…
SLCC Receives Grant From Heavy Metal Band
When a community college receives a 6 figure grant, your first thought might not be that the source would be a hard rock band. Southwest Louisiana Community College has received a $100,000 grant from the…
Dolly’s Lemonade Fest This Sunday
Lemonade has long been a popular summertime treat. You can cool down this Sunday, August 20th, at the second annual Dolly’s Lemonade Fest in Broussard. There will be more than a dozen vendors on hand.…
Master Gardener Fall Plant Fest
The Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Fall Plant Fest is set for Saturday, September 30th. The event will be at the UL Ira Nelson Horticulture Center, 2206 Johnston Street. Hours are 8 am – 1 pm.…
School Safety Reminders
School is back in session after a long, hot summer. Louisiana State Police have a few safety reminders. A rule of thumb in nearly any situation is to slow down. Remember, the posted speed limit…
NOAA Revises Hurricane Forecast Upward
This could be bad news for folks in Louisiana. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revised its 2023 hurricane season forecast. The original forecast, issued in May, predicted an “average” season, with a 30%…
Register now for Lafayette Downtown 8k
The Cajun Road Runners are getting ready to run as fast as they can with the Lafayette Downtown 8k on Saturday, September 23. This is the race formally known as Big Pete’s 8k Classic. It…
Major Manufacturing Facility Coming to Acadiana
First Solar has chosen the Acadiana Regional Airport for its next manufacturing facility. It will be the company’s 5th US location. According to Louisiana Economic Development, the first solar will invest upwards of $1.1 billion…