October 29, 2012 The 7th Annual 'jeep jaunt', to raise money for the American Lung Association, rolled through Acadiana today.
The registration took place at Celebrity Theatres on Hwy 90 in Broussard, followed by the actual 'jaunt' to Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel.
October 24, 2012 As the election draws near, there's a burning question, Which President Would You Like To Have A Burger With?
October 23, 2012 The "Work Pay$" Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 25, at the Heymann Center. This job fair is designed to help bridge the needs of the business community with the employment needs of citizens with disabilities who are job-ready and looking for work.
October 22, 2012 Having worked for the Louisiana Icegators for over 9 seasons, I know the excitement in the anticipation of an upcoming hockey season... well, it's here!!
The Louisiana Icegators announce the "On-Sale" of the individual game tickets!
October 21, 2012 I checked the PO Box last night before I headed home, and it was chocked full of registrations for the 'jeep jaunt'!!
We are gearing up for the 7th Annual 'jeep jaunt', which is coming up a week from today, and as of last night there were 656 people registered for the event!!
October 19, 2012 With the storms that came through early this morning came nice, cool weather to follow, perfect for Stone Energy's Inaugural United Way Gumbo Cook-Off at Cajun Field.
October 19, 2012 The 6th Annual Out of the Darkness suicide awareness walk will take place on October 20, 2012, at Girard Park.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, and the Acadiana walk will be near UL's campus, at Girard Park.
The 5 characters you've come to know and love that appear at just about every Downtown Alive!
October 19, 2012 A little cool, dry air will make for good times in Lafayette and Acadiana! The options for music and food are exceptional this weekend! Our picks for October 19 - 21 are:
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1469: Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castile in Valladolid, beginning a cooperative reign that would unite Spain and elevate the nation to a dominant world power (more info)
1648: Boston Shoemakers form the first US labor organization (more info)
October 17, 2012 Join us for a modern Halloween classic as Downtown Lafayette's Movies in the Parc presents the 80s Halloween classic Ghostbusters, this Saturday, October 20th. The real Louisiana Ghostbusters will also be on hand, in full costume! If that's not spooky enough, get haunted by characters from the Museum of Fear!
