NO Cost COVID- 19 Testing will be available at the following locations – Thursday, September 17th Iberia Comprehensive Health Center 806 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia Testing is from 8:00am to 3:00pm ____________________________________ Friday, September 18th Lafayette Parish Health Unit 220 W. Willow St. Lafayette (first parking lot in the front) Testing is from 8:00am to…… More
On September 22, 2020, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort to register voters well in advance of Election Day this November. With a historic presidential election approaching, every eligible American voter should exercise his or her right to be heard at the ballot box, and National Voter Registration Day…… More
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is increasing mosquito abatement efforts in the Parish following Hurricane Laura. An increase in mosquito activity is a common occurrence following a storm event. Citizens noticing an influx in mosquitoes in their area can now use the Lafayette 311 portal to request service. All submitted requests are routed directly to Mosquito Control Services,…… More
This Sunday is the annual Giles Automotive Hunters For The Hungry ‘Clean Out Your Freezer’ Food Drive. Food donations will benefit the Refinery Mission. 1 out of 5 families in Acadiana don’t have enough to eat. You can help, clean out your freezer and donate any extra fish or game this Sunday from 10a-3p at…… More
Lafayette Parish residents can get rid of old trash and junk that aren’t typically picked up with regular garbage collection during “Debris Drop,” set for Saturday, October 24, 2020. Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Republic Services are sponsoring the annual event, offering two drop-off locations. “LCG and Republic Services want to help citizens properly dispose…… More
For the first time ever, this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will not be an in-person event. It looks like the annual holiday parade will have the same TV experience that we are used to with balloons, floats, and performers, but they won’t walk through the streets and there are no spectators allowed. The balloon handlers…… More
Today, Friday, September 11th, there is a COVID 19 Testing and Vaccine site in Lafayette- Friday, Sept. 11: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Lafayette Parish Health Unit 220 W. Willow St. This is a drive-thru testing and vaccination site. Please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask. You must provide a phone number and email address…… More
LAFAYETTE, LA (Sept. 10, 2020) — To support pandemic response and preparedness efforts, today, Vitalant became the first U.S. blood services provider to release COVID-19 antibody-positive rates of more than 250,000 blood donors, June through July 2020, including those in the Northern Nevada area. Those with a positive diagnostic or antibody test result are encouraged…… More
Louisiana’s Ragin Cajuns open up the 2020 Football season on the road in Ames, Iowa to face the Iowa State Cyclones. Kickoff is set for 11 am CST on ESPN. 👊 The #cULture is back. It's GAME WEEK! 🆚: No. 23 Iowa State 📍: Ames, Iowa 🗓️: Saturday, Sept. 12 ⌚: 11 AM CT 📺:…… More
Some property owners and renters who have an expired flood insurance policy through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could still be eligible to file a claim for flood damage caused by Hurricane Laura. In March, when the COVID-19 pandemic began causing financial hardship to many, FEMA extended the grace period for policyholders to renew…… More
From Sergeant Wayne Griffin, LPD With students going back to school around Acadiana, please remember these school zone safety tips- Be on the lookout for school zone signals and ALWAYS obey the speed limits. When entering a school zone, be sure to slow down and obey all traffic laws. Always stop for school busses that…… More
Youth across Lafayette Parish are invited to register for fall sports at a Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) Parks and Recreation event on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Kids will have a chance to meet, talk to and get autographs from an all-star lineup of former local professional athletes. Athletic Programs Supervisor Walter Guillory said codes of…… More
Sept. 9, 2020 – As of 8 a.m., Cleco had restored power to 96 percent of the 140,000 customers affected by Hurricane Laura. “Power has been restored to nearly all customers in Grant, Rapides and Vernon parishes, which were among the hardest hit,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency. “Crews will continue…… More
Covington, LA – (Sept. 4, 2020) – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today that it will donate a total of $500,000 and 8,000 gallons of fuel to assist those in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes affected by Hurricane Laura. The company is also coordinating employee supply drives, providing an additional $10,000 in gas gift cards, and…… More
Families, individuals and first responders in need of personal care items, cleaning products or laundry services in the wake of Hurricane Laura. The Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Units have been deployed to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Laura. The Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry vehicles will begin…… More
After successfully hosting the pandemic-altered ACM Awards on Sept. 16, Keith Urban can finally “slow down” and enjoy the music. Keith will release his new studio album, The Speed of Now: Part 1, on Sept. 18. “In October 2019, this album title came to me,” says Keith. “I liked it because I felt like life…… More
Here are the Winners & Losers—off of the top of my head sans any deep insight—from the 55th annual ACM Awards on Sept. 16. Of course, the Losers aren’t really losers, so don’t get your fringe twisted. Winners – Riley Green & Tenille Townes The New Female and New Male Artists of the Year delivered…… More
Dan + Shay won their second consecutive ACM Award for Duo of the Year on Sept. 16. “Now more than ever, everyone in country music, every touring artist ever, I think we feel that thankfulness that we get to do this as a job and as living,” said the duo’s Shay Mooney backstage. “And I…… More
Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country” was named Single of the Year at the ACM Awards. Blake scored his 26th No. 1 single with the tune in July 2019. Penned by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, “God’s Country” is Blake’s first win in the ACM Single of the Year category. “Thank you to the fans…… More
Luke Combs won ACM Awards for Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year (What You See Is What You Get), marking the first time he has copped awards in the aforementioned categories. Luke’s 2019 sophomore album features four No. 1 hits: “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to…… More
