Mardi Gras: At Least We Have KING CAKE
The pandemic has changed the way we celebrate Mardi Gras this year canceling parades, balls, and chicken runs. Although many of the crowded events will not be happening, the Mardi Gras season is here and…
Previous Home of Don’s Seafood in Downtown Lafayette Finds New Ownership
Since the iconic Don’s Seafood in Downtown Lafayette closed last year, there has been a lot of curiosity about what would happen to the building and adjoining property. The restaurant and bar had been a…
LSU will open up season at UCLA, home opener will be against McNeese
The LSU Tigers will head out west for the 2021 season opener. LSU will open up the football season on Sept. 4 at UCLA at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The matchup will be…
Listen to News Talk 98.5 on Alexa
Getting the News Talk 98.5 Alexa skill is a great way to listen to the Talk of Acadiana at home! You can enable the skill for Alexa here or ask your Alexa to enable News…
Lafayette Community Fridge
This pandemic has hit some households harder than others. There is a community organization in Lafayette that is aiming to reduce food insecurity and food waste by sharing the love. Lafayette Community Fridge is a…
Americans Spend More On Streaming Services
According to a new study, US consumers now spend an average of $47 a month on video subscription services. This is a 24% increase since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This increase can be attributed to…
Lundi Love – The Prop Shop
The Prop Shop is a family-owned boat repair shop. It is located at the corner of University and General Mouton right across the street from Cafe 20.3. The Prop Shop is run by Shari and…
Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, and Bruce Springsteen Celebrate America
Inauguration Day is typically finished off with official inaugural balls but not this year due to COVID-19. Instead the ‘Celebrating America’ event took place and featured a night of inspired performances from Foo Fighters, Jon…
2021 Presidential Inauguration Day – Watch Live
President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the nation’s 46th president Wednesday, an event that will be unlike any that has preceded it, coming amid the months-long coronavirus pandemic and unprecedented security in response to threats of violence…
President Trump Leaves White House for Last Time Before Biden Inauguration
President Trump departed the White House for the last time this morning, flying to Joint Base Andrews for a ceremony where he delivered remarks at a send off ceremony. President Trump wished the new administration…