Cajundome and Social Entertainment announced today a joint collaboration to bring back 50’s style drive-in entertainment to Acadiana. The ‘Acadiana Drive-In’ outdoor events will take place at the CAJUNDOME this Fall. By joining forces and adapting their usual approaches to organizing events, the Cajundome and Social Entertainment want to bring entertainment back to the community,…… MORE
The debate continues over stimulus checks and unemployment. Trump prepared to take action himself.… MORE
The Scott Boudin Festival Board of Directors has announced the 2020 Festival is canceled. The annual event happens in April but was moved to September because of COVID. This is the official statement from the board: We have been humbled by the overwhelming and continued support we have received from our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, La. – Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory reiterates that Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) Parks and Recreation facilities will remain open with normal operating hours and services. This includes the J. Carlton James Activity Center, George Bowles Activity Center, Heymann Park Recreation Center, and Domingue Recreation Center. Recreation Center hours of operation are 1:00 PM to…… MORE
A Welsh family lost everything due to a house fire that happened on Wednesday. A friend set up a GoFundMe account to raise funds for the family, who has 5 children. Any donation is appreciated Please click here for the GoFundMe… MORE
A memorial fund has been set up for Ragin Cajuns Assistant Coach D.J. Looney, who passed away Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack during a team workout at Cajun Field. Coach Looney was entering his third season with the Cajuns. The money raised through the GoFundMe account will cover funeral expenses, and any remaining funds will go…… MORE
Federal COVID-19, Drive-Through Testing Sites Continue in Acadiana LDH and LANG has partnered with parish governments in Region 4 to offer COVID-19 drive through testing. Acadia Parish: Monday August 3rdand Wednesday August 5th – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Acadia Rice Arena. 159 Cherokee Drive. Crowley. 70526 Tuesday August 4th – 8:00 AM – 4:00…… MORE
Most of the world is doing everything they can to avoid the spread of coronavirus, except Antartica! … MORE
Two down, one to go! Library patrons have logged more than 2 million minutes for the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. The Lafayette Public Library encourages everyone to keep reading to reach a community goal of 3 million minutes read. The end date for the reading challenge has been extended to Saturday, August 15. Readers of…… MORE
One time $250 payments will start going out this week to Louisiana front-line workers. Front-line workers are those who worked at grocery store checkouts, health care facilities, and on bus routes in the first months of the COVID outbreak. This one-time payment will be offered to as many as 200,000 people who meet the state…… MORE
