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Here in Lafayette, we're just getting the tradition started. But why a Moon Pie?

Check out Benny Grunch “Ain’t No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day’. Pretty much hits the nail on the head don’t it?

52-year-old Harold Saintes Jr., of Franklin, faces up to five years in jail after he pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing mail.

A terrible single-car accident in Lafayette was caught on video surveillance

How can you safely and cheaply remove love bugs from your ride's paint or grill without doing damage? Well, a quick search of the internet reveals several low cost options.

Lafayette Firefighters have determined arson to be the cause of the fire.

My Cajun Elf name is Twinkle Poo Yie Trahan, what's yours?

If you are one of those people that loves to get the daylights scared out of you, Louisiana is a pretty great place to live. It's home to some of the best places to get creeped out at, and some of them are right here in Lafayette or not far from it.

As you're getting your Mardi Gras playlist ready for your float, party, or whatever it is you might be prepping for this Fat Tuesday, you've got to make sure you have this song in the mix!

Over the next four to five days, Acadiana is expected to get some serious rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. As a result, we can expect our bayous and ditches to fill, and get standing water under and around our homes. This could mean having to deal with dangerous snakes. These are the ones to look out for.

Check out Benny Grunch “Ain’t No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day’. Pretty much hits the nail on the head don’t it?

We've got your favorite Mardi Gras songs for any party or parade in Louisiana!

Nothing quite says 'Christmas time in Louisiana' like the 'Cajun Night Before Christmas', enjoy!

If you've never been through a catastrophe like this, or even if you have, it can be hard to know where to start. The Red Cross has these helpful tips to get you started and keep you safe.

Looking for family fun this 4th of July? Well you are in luck because we've got your complete rundown of events throughout the Acadiana area so you and family can get out and check out fireworks and more.

The 24th annual Smoked Meat Festival will be held in Ville Platte on June 24th and 25th at the Ville Platte Northside Civic Center grounds.

If you're from South Louisiana, you probably already have a Cajun name. T' Mike, Boosta, Boogie, and Struck are a few people that I know. But, what if you don't officially have a Cajun name? Have no fear, because the "Cajun Name Generator" will fix you right up like dat!

The Mardi Gras EarthCam will allow everyone who's not here in Louisiana to join in on the fun of carnival season!

Due to the Ragin' Cajun football game at Cajun Field on Saturday, October 10, shuttle service for Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is being moved.

According to officials with the Department of Corrections, early indications show Benjuiel Johnson was getting released from Dixon on good behavior for prior charges.