Friday morning, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center began tracking a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s still too early to tell if this disturbance will be a threat to Louisiana, but as of today, forecasters are giving this system a 20% chance of developing into a Tropical Depression within five days. A…… MORE
The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) took in more animals in one day than it normally does in a week. Monday, 61 dogs and cats, either strays or surrendered by their owners, filled the shelter. The average intake during summer months is about 80 a week. To encourage adoptions, the shelter is…… MORE
Mayor-President Josh Guillory is honoring state champions of all high school sports teams, individual athletes, dance teams, and cheerleaders with a Parade of Champions. The public is invited to join in the celebration. Floats will line up at Blackham Coliseum, proceed down Cajun Dome Boulevard, turn left onto Congress Street then enter into Cajun Field (see…… MORE
Tune in to the premiere of TBS’ “The Cube” on Thursday, June 10th at 8 PM to watch Whitney and Kal Savoie, a married couple from Lafayette, Louisiana, compete in the new high-stakes game show that tests contestants’ mental agility and physical ability for a chance to win $250,000. Their journey on “The Cube” will be featured on June 10th and June…… MORE
Join us at the Concert For A Cure to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tickets are on sale now! CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!… MORE
From Cleco – The Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season officially runs through Nov. 30. Cleco Power encourages customers to prepare as experts are predicting another above-average hurricane season. “Today marks the start of our hurricane season, and while we all are hoping for a quiet season, everyone should have a plan,” said James Lass, director…… MORE
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today. Most of us here in Louisiana are aware of the season, which runs June 1 – November 30th. I think we all recall last year’s, record-breaking Hurricane season! According to NOLA.com, The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season holds the record for the most named storms in a season – 30.…… MORE
The Lafayette Consolidated Government Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run competition and Jr. Home Run Derby. Participants have a chance to advance to competitions at this year’s World Series. Participation is free. Pitch Hit & Run Baseball and softball players ages 7-14 (as of July 17,…… MORE
It’s Mardi Gras in May! Are you ready to celebrate Mardi Gras this Sunday, May 30th? Mardi Gras 2021 may have been canceled, but for the Krewe of Kings, it was delayed a few months. This Sunday, May 30th, the Krewe of Kings parade will roll along Jefferson Highway in Harahan beginning at 1…… MORE
Rep. Mike Huval of Breaux Bridge has tried and failed for years to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. Under Rep. Huval’s bill, Louisiana drivers would have to use a hands-free device or use speaker mode while behind the wheel or risk a fine from police. Now, there is a chance of that bill…… MORE
