Beware of Zoom Scams!
Since many people are still working from home, lots of meetings and interviews are conducted using video conferencing apps, such as Zoom. The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is warning residents to be careful. Don’t…
Ruffino’s owner, former LSU player Rodrigue passes away
Ruffin Rodrigue Jr. loved greeting friends — and strangers alike — with a large smile and bear hug. Former LSU star pitcher Ronnie Rantz found that out when he arrived on the Baton Rouge campus…
Attorney General Jeff Landry Offers Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday might have some great deals, holiday shopping can come with risks. So Attorney General Jeff Landry is offering the following tips to help consumers shop safely online and in-person.…
Louisiana Back In Phase Two
Governor John Bel Edwards said today that “Louisiana is experiencing a third surge of COVID-19. With the continued rise in cases and hospitalizations, we have reason to worry and to make necessary changes in how…
Joe Burrow Suffers Torn ACL, MCL and Other Structural Damage to Knee
The former LSU Tiger’s rookie season came to a disappointing end following a gruesome hit on Sunday against the Washington Redskins. An MRI showed Burrow tore his ACL and MCL and suffered other structural issues…
Thanksgiving Food Drive at BBB
The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is hosting a food drive for the holiday season. This food drive will help local families in need just in time for Thanksgiving. If you have any non-perishable foods…
Mardi Gras will be Different this Year in New Orleans
2020 has brought us a lot of changes so it is no surprise that New Orleans’ will celebrate Mardi Gras a little different this year. According to the mayor’s website: “Parades of any kind will…
Friday and Saturday: Sales Tax Holiday!
The holiday season is here and so begins holiday shopping. Although with the recent devastation from back to back hurricanes, some may not ready to start holiday spending just yet. The state of Louisiana is…
Planned Power Outage for SLEMCO
SLEMCO customers served by the Big Cane and Grand Prairie substations will experience a planned power outage from Tuesday November 17, 2020 at 11:30 pm to approximately 4:30 am on Wednesday November 18, 2020. Transmission…
Lost My Gig Encore Fundraiser
At the start of the pandemic in March of 2020, Acadiana stepped up to support local musicians who lost their livelihood through cancelled gigs. The community donated over $33,000 to ‘Lost My Gig Fund’, benefitting…