The 41st Annual SWLA Zydeco Music Festival will be held September 1 & 2 in Opelousas, LA. EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023: KICKOFF DANCE We will get this party started the night before at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino at 9 p.m. with the explosive L’Argent man himself, “ Lil Nathan & The Zydeco…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, LA — Mayor-President Josh Guillory has declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish due to the on-going heat and drought conditions we have been experiencing. Guillory declared a state of emergency exists for Lafayette Parish effective at 5 p.m. on Aug. 23 and continuing until Saturday, Sept. 9, unless terminated sooner. Cooling Station…… MORE
The Annual Hunters for the Hungry Clean Out Your Freezer event is set for Sunday, August 27. In 2022, over 16,000 pounds of frozen goods was collected. Residents across the state can drop off all properly packaged and labeled frozen goods at designated drop-off locations. Drop-off locations are hosted by volunteer organizations, such as processors,…… MORE
A new Whataburger is coming soon to Youngsville! The new location is part of a new 14,000-square-foot, multi-unit development called, Cane Centre, located near Sugar Mill Pond at Milton Avenue & Bonin Road.… MORE
We know it’s 100 degrees outside, but we’re sure you’re also looking forward to the cooler weather! Moncus Park recently released their Fall calendar. Check it out and we’ll cross our fingers for cooler weather.… MORE
Love Our Schools is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Love Our Schools Home Giveaway. Love Our Schools is selling $25 tickets for a chance to win a brand-new home valued at $430,000 where 100% of proceeds will benefit public education across Lafayette Parish. The 2023 Love Our Schools Home Giveaway is made possible through…… MORE
Taco Bell is giving away free tacos and you don’t even have to leave home OR order from Taco Bell. Customers can get a free Doritos Locos Tacos every Tuesday at participating U.S. restaurants through Sept. 12, the taco chain announced in a news release. No purchase is necessary. The offer is available in-store and…… MORE
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The new design for the 2023 Louisiana “I Voted” sticker was unveiled Monday, Aug 7. Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin showed off the brand-new stickers during an unveiling ceremony at the Louisiana State Archives. The artwork for this year’s sticker is called “Confidence,” and was created by Jefferson Parish…… MORE
STATEWIDE BURN BAN ISSUED DUE TO CONCERNING DRY CONDITIONS BATON ROUGE- Due to the extremely dry conditions statewide and the concern over first responder safety in these dangerously high temperatures, State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, has issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning,…… MORE
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Listen this week (7/31-8/4/23) for your chance to win tickets! Dave Chappelle Live will be heading to the Smoothie King Center in NOLA on Friday, September 15th.… MORE
