Beware Employment Scams
Most of us know online purchase scams are the most dangerous. Job offer scams have climbed to number 2 on the list. KLFY reports the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana has received numerous complaints about…
New Iberia Spanish Festival This Weekend
South Louisiana is the festival capital of the world. New Iberia has a strong Spanish heritage. Even the name of the city is of Spanish derivation. It’s home to families with names like Romero &…
LPSS Releases High School Graduation Schedule
A high school graduation is a big event in a young person’s life. I graduated on my 18th birthday. My diploma was presented by my principal, Harold Wiley. Yes, he was my father. Sad to…
Zebra And Camel Racing At Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino will feature Zebra and camel races this Saturday, April 22nd. Don’t worry, the horses will still run. Post time is 5:30. The camels & zebras will race between horse races.…
Forecasters Predict A “Below Average” 2023 Hurricane Season
The official start of hurricane season is just a few weeks away. Researchers at Colorado State University are predicting a lighter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2023. Hurricane season officially begins June 1st. Researchers tell us…
Pelican Parc Announces Mercredi Show Spring Lineup
The Mercredi Show is returning to Pelican Parc in April! This free outdoor concert is every Wednesday evening at the band shell behind the ball park. It’s a family friendly event with plenty of room…
Small Children Shouldn’t Wear Blue Bathing Suits
It’s that time of year. Families will be hitting the beach, lake, bayou, and swimming pool. Nikki Scarnati is a swimming instructor. She recommends not buying blue bathing suits for your small children. Why? The…
Road Work Brings Lane Closures In Acadiana
There have multiple road closures in Acadiana lately. More are on the way. Beginning Monday, April 10th, crews will resurface the Pinhook Road stretch between Jomela Drive and Dorset Avenue. Most of the work will…
Lafayette Robotics Team To Compete For World Championship
A robotics team from Lafayette has won a prestigious award, and will now compete on an international level. Team 3616 has been awarded the FIRST (For Inspirations and Recognition of Science and Technology) Impact award.…
Beware of Phone Provider Scams
Louisiana has more than its share of inclement weather. This sometimes causes interruptions in wireless phone service. The pandemic has also been hugely inconvenient. You may receive a text that appears to be from your…