Many are waking up around Acadiana to standing water still lingering in their neighborhoods as rain continues to fall in the area. While many schools are returning to in person instruction some schools will remain closed today, May 19, 2021 The following schools announced school closures for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Jeff Davis Parish public schools …… MORE
Yesterday, the CDC dropped some major news, updating guidelines for mask wearing. According to the CDC, fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a face mask or stay 6 feet away from others in most cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said (while there are some exceptions) masks no longer need to…… MORE
Gas stations in Acadiana are starting to see an increase in panic buying of the pump following the cyber attack that closed down North America’s biggest petroleum pipeline from last Friday until yesterday afternoon. People have been showing up to fill up everything from 2 liter bottles to 100 Gallon drums, causing gas stations…… MORE
If you’ve been eating “clean,” working on your health, dieting or just watching your carb intake – today is NOT the day for that! It’s National Eat What You Want Day! Naturally, we don’t recommend this for individuals with health issues like diabetes or high cholesterol, but, if you’re craving bacon – today is the…… MORE
Imagine going into the hospital expecting to deliver 7 children as it is, and birthing 9 instead! A mother in Morocco experienced this first hand. Her original ultrasound showed seven babies, but two were hiding and she ended up giving birth to 5 girls and 4 boys. 30 doctors and numerous healthcare workers assisted…… MORE
Masks aren’t completely going away, but Louisiana may be seeing its first real sign of the return to normal. Gov. John Bel Edwards made the announcement yesterday that masks would still be required in state buildings, on public transit, for schools K-12 as well as universities, and at health care facilities licensed by the Louisiana…… MORE
Last Thursday, Governor John Bel Edwards discussed the possibility of doing away with the Mask Mandate in Louisiana as early as this week. He discussed it during the weekly COVID-19 briefing for the state. Naturally, it will ultimately come down to data and what our numbers look like, but the end of masks could be…… MORE
A new law in Oklahoma will make protesters think twice before demonstrating in active or busy roadways. A bill was signed this week by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, which granted immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill protesters. The bill was written in light of drivers attempting to flee from roadways swamped with…… MORE
We’ve seen a lot of fails in terms of Zoom calls, but this one is next level. During virtual court, it appeared that the defendant was getting BUTT injections during Zoom Court. All the officials appearing in court witnessed what appeared to be a needle in the defendant’s peach. Someone shared a screen grab…… MORE
In recent years, 420 isn’t just about partaking in the recreational use of marijuana. In 2021, it’s become a day to raise awareness and advocate for the legalization of recreational marijuana. Most importantly, this year is the 50th anniversary of 420 as supporters ramp up efforts to campaign for the many uses of cannabis, as…… MORE
