Sam Stokes

Mardi Gras is fast approaching and soon guest bedrooms and couches will be filled with out-of-town friends and family looking to enjoy the festival season. In order to ensure these first timers have just as good a time as long time Mardi Gras veterans, here are a few dos and don’ts to pass along.

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The following schools will be closing due to anticipated severe weather:
Schools:

• Lafayette Parish will keep schools open on Tuesday but will close them on Wednesday. In addition, Carencro Catholic S

Sandbags will be available at the following locations:
Acadia Parish
Church Point
Sandbags will be available for pickup at the city barn at 125 S. Guidry Street on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Residents will be required to bag their own bags

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The 7th annual Jeep Jaunt is coming up on October 28. The event, started by our sister station KTDY’s own Jaycee Falcon was created as a fun way to raise money for the American Lung Associatio

It’s funny how kids around Acadiana seem to know the names Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin’ long before they’re tall enough to ride all the rides. Despite being located in Baton Rouge, these parks have long been Acadiana’s summer fun destination

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Warning: Reading this will make you want to be outside immediately.

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When studying the wave of violent zombie-like attacks that have captivated the nation in recent weeks, one reoccurring similarity becomes clear. In each case the violent perpetrators were believed to be under the influence of a drug known innocently as ‘Bath Salts’

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The official start of summer is only days away, and while some are excited for the sunniest of seasons, others are all to aware of the constant dangers presented by the summer sun. The grads may be glad and the beaches may be bustling, but summer time is not all sunshine and frozen concoctions. T

Let’s be honest. Most of what we say on a daily basis is complete nonsense. Between complaining about last night’s American Idol results, and discussing the pros and cons of choosing Taco Bell over Subway for lunch, we tend to say a lot of dumb stuff

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It's vacation time, Acadiana! As the summer sun slowly assumes it's position, the mass exodus along I-10 will soon be underway. Every day, more and more people packed SUVs will be spotted carrying vacationers every which direction. Facebook ne