memorial day

If you're sliding a steak on your barbeque pit this Memorial Day chances are you're going to paying a bit more for that delicious goodness.

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning.

Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

Join in the festivities for the 50th annual Memorial Day Celebration beginning at noon, Monday, May 26 under the live oak trees at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 2300 N. University Ave. To be honored is John "Jack" Henton, Jr. (d.) as the 2014 Distinguished Veteran of the Year.

It's Memorial Day, a day when the United States as a nation reflects on the military personnel who've lost their lives fighting for their country. What began a Decoration Day after the Civil War to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives in battle has since been expanded and renamed to address all Americans who have died during military service.

Americans across the country celebrate Memorial Day in honor of those who have died while in the military service. Though it's a day of remembrance, it also kicks off the most fun part of the year -- summer! For many, Memorial Day signals the beginning of beach season and barbecues. So let's celebrate America with these fun GIFs!

Got any Memorial Day plans? Maybe you’re heading to a parade and dressing up in those American flag shorts (guilty). Or perhaps heading to the public pool to kick off swimming season is more your style. Whatever you do, there’s one Memorial Day staple that all Americans must experience on Monday— the BBQ.

There will be no changes to waste collection schedule for the entire week of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open? Check out our full list of what’s open on Memorial Day in Lafayette below. Agave: 11:00am – 10:00pm Best Buy: 9:00am – 9:00pm Cajun Field: Cajun Heartland State Fair Dwight’s: Closed The Grand Theatre: Normal Hours LA Ice Arena: Public Skating 11:00am – 12:50pm Prejeans: 7:00am

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home. In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty u

From the Louisiana State Police, here's a reminder regarding the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and safety measures to consider when traveling. The Memorial Day weekend is the "official" start of summer for many of us in Louisiana. As children finish their school year; families plan weekend outings; or we head out on vacation; the traffic on our roadways will increase. Unfortunately, with

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out after the jump.