Sam Stokes
Mardi Gras Dos & Don’ts For First Timers
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.
Acadiana School Closures [Updated]
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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 School, Lafayette Christian Academy and Our Lady of Fatima School will all be closed Tuesday and Wednesday
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Sand Bag Availability for Acadiana [Updated]
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...
7th Annual Jeep Jaunt
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 Association.
The Jeep Jaunt begins every year with the ‘jeep jaunt’ JAM, the event’s annual registration kick-off party. This year, the part will be held at Sterling Je...
Blue Bayou Water Park – A Summer Survival Guide
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. A right of passage of ...
5 Favorite Sounds Of Summer
Warning: Reading this will make you want to be outside immediately.
Learn What Bath Salts Are + Why You Should Stay Far Away From Them
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’. But what a...
4 Terrifying Signs of Summer in Acadiana
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
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4 Phrases That Should Get You Punched
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.
Below i...
Acadiana’s Favorite Vacation Destinations
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
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Lady Cajuns Softball – Who You Calling Cinderella?
If you tuned into last night’s super regional softball match up between Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns and the defending national champion Arizona State Sun Devils, you would have heard the ESPN experts gush over the Sun Devils’ stellar super regional home record.
Festival International 2012 Unforgettable Moments
Festival International wrapped up another incredible year Sunday evening, and as the vendors began closing up shop, and the stages began getting torn down, downtown Lafayette slowly returned to business as usual.
Festival International 2012 truly raised the bar to another level and will be tough to beat next year...
Festival International Preview
Festival International is here and the excitement is reaching its fever pitch. With so many bands from so many parts of the world appearing over the many Festival International stages it can be hard to keep up with everyone. Here is a list of a few bands you won’t want to miss.
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3 Signs That It Is Festival Season
Festival International is only a few days away and Lafayette is pumped. What’s not to love about having one of the world’s largest festivals in your town? The weather is perfect, the food is amazing, the music is awesome, and it’s all free. But above all th...
How Fitness Really Works For Normal People
Summer is only weeks away and that means everyone is chasing that killer beach bod. Though there are some lucky ones among us who have managed to maintain a six pack since grade school regardless of the food they eat or the amount of exercise they do, the rest of us have to work for our results
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5 Words Cajuns Can’t Say Right
Acadiana is a unique area. At its heart lies the cosmopolitan city of Lafayette with its big buildings and high society, but surrounding Lafayette on all sides are wide open spaces. Small town cities like Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Carencro, and Crowley...
Are You Normal? – 5 Reasons Why You May Be Abnormal
We tend to throw the word normal around like it’s an easily obtainable feat. In reality, normal is a tough mountain to climb. In fact, once you get down to the numbers, being normal is hardly normal at all.
Only In Acadiana
Acadiana is one of the most unique places in the world. With an eclectic blend of cultures and an emphasis on community, fellowship, and fun, it’s safe to say we do things a little bit…different. Though it would be impossible to capture the unmistakable spirit that makes up Acadiana in a few paragraphs, here’s a brief list of some of the more familiar idiosyncrasies that may seem odd to foreigners
30 Wildly Awesome Canned Foods That You Never Knew Existed
Are you a grilled cheese chef with gourmet taste buds? Do your stomach pangs out weight your culinary ability? No problem! Canned food got you covered.
The following is a list of real canned products that you’ve probably never seen before. Want a cheeseburger on the go? How bout a liquid PB&J? Somewhere in the world these tasty delicacies are on sale.
Face Guy Runs For University Of Alabama President
A few months ago nobody really knew who Jack Blankenship was. That was until he started earning his reputation for making a funny face at Alabama basketball games. His fame sky rocketed when Blankenship elevated his game from simply making his iconic face, to holding up an enormous picture of his funny face while making the funny face at basketball games...