Louisiana Among Least Educated States
Louisiana is not last on this list but ranks near the bottom. Louisiana is among the least educated states in the US. The Bayou state is ranked at number 47, ahead of Arkansas, West Virginia,…
Three Of Louisiana’s Safest Cities Are In Acadiana
Crime rates in Louisiana are above the national average, according to a report from Safewise. We have the nation’s 4th highest violent crime rate and 7th highest property crime rate. According to the survey, 66%…
BBB Scam Warning: Facebook Marketplace
Nowadays, it is easy to find a good deal online but easy does not mean safe. The Better Business Bureau serving Acadiana is warning of scams involving Facebook Marketplace. Good deals are hard to find…
EXPECT DELAYS: Phase II Of I-10 Overpass Repair Begins Thursday
DOTD begins phase II of repairs at the I-10 / I-49 overpass on Thursday, March 16th. The right lane of I-49 northbound will be closed from 6:30 am – 3:30 pm for equipment setup. All…
Festival International 2023
– Festival International de Louisiane has officially released the 2023 schedule. This year’s Festival is April 26- 30. 2023 in Downtown Lafayette. It includes exciting acts from diverse international countries and regions, as well as local, regional, and national gems. Attendees…
Wedding Fair At LARC’S Acadiana Village
LARC’s Acadian Village will hold its second annual wedding fair This Sunday, March 19th. The event will be from noon – 4 pm. You can meet with top wedding planners. Multiple vendors will be on…
Former Miss USA, Ali Landry, Comes Home to Acadiana
Ali Landry was crowned Miss USA in 1996. I had the pleasure of meeting the Breaux Bridge native (then Miss Louisiana) while working a promotion at a Louisiana Icegators game. She’s been named one of…
Two Of America’s Dirtiest Cities Are In Louisiana
Which Louisiana cities are dirtiest? Lawnstarter ranked 152 US cities from dirtiest to cleanest. Cities were ranked based on pollution, living conditions, infrastructure, and consumer satisfaction. Houston is America’s dirtiest city. This is large because…
Lane Closures On Pinhook Road
Both outside lanes of Pinhook Road will be intermittently closed between Mall street and Jomela Drive. Closures will be from Tuesday, March 7th to Tuesday, March 21st. The closures will be in small sections in…
Two Louisiana Cities Among Most Targeted By Robocallers
Robocall activity in the US jumped by nearly 6% in January. The highest number was in the country’s largest cities, New York, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta. When it’s broken down per capita, the numbers…