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Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose numbers [...]

Lane On University Avenue To Close On Tuesday

JayCee — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:30:16 +0000

DOTD announces lane closure on University Avenue for traffic signal replacement LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that La. 182 (University Avenue) eastbound will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, May 28, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., in order to allow crews to [...]

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Biloxi Didn't Have A Good First Year

Steve Wiley — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:56:51 +0000

Margaritaville CEO Doug Shipley told a Biloxi TV station, "Currently, we're in the feasibility study of determining exactly what type of hotel it's going to be, what level. We have a multitude of options that we're currently exploring."

Saints Safety Roman Harper Visits St. Martinville School Kids, Signs Restructured Contract

Steve Wiley — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:23:06 +0000

. Harper visited the school and brought pizza for everyone. He presented Brionne an iPod touch.
Thursday, he reported for saints organized team activities, after signing a restructured contract.

Bruno Mars Rumored for 'American Idol' Judge Spot

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:35 +0000

The latest pop star rumored to be desired — not to mention ideal — for a spot on the soon-to-be-revamped ‘American Idol‘ judging panel is none other than Bruno Mars. It’s largely believed that Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey will be one-and-done judges, replaced with a new look panel installed for Season 13 [...]

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

NOAA Predicts A Busy 2013 Hurricane Season

Steve Wiley — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:43:05 +0000

“This year, oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic basin are expected to produce more and stronger hurricanes,”
- Gerry Bell, Ph.D.,

Wedding With 25,000 Guests Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Happened

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:21 +0000

Trimming the guest list for a wedding is never easy, so you can only imagine the problem one couple with 25,000 people in attendance faced. A wedding featured 25,000 guests on Wednesday night in Jerusalem. This was no Bridezilla demanding everyone she’s ever met be invited to witness her big moment. Rather, the nuptials were [...]

Ragin' Cajun Football Player Being Eyed For National Award

Steve Wiley — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:59 +0000

"After the season that Andre had last year, we expected him to be a member of the Rimington Trophy Watch List again this year. Andre not only elevated his level of play last year, but you could see him develop into one of the leaders on the offense."
- Louisiana head coach Mark Hudspeth

Save Money on Rides at the Cajun Heartland State Fair

Debbie Ray — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:25 +0000

99.9 KTDY and Papa John’s want to help you save money on great family entertainment at the fair!

Memorial Day Garbage Collection in Lafayette and Acadiana

Debbie Ray — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:42:14 +0000

Compost Facility at 400 Dugas Rd. will close at noon on Friday

Garbage, Recycling Will Run Normal Schedule On Memorial Day In Acadiana

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:34:15 +0000

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

Lafayette Shows Strength Through Recession, Tops List Of Mid-Sized Cities

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:18:59 +0000

Lafayette ranked 1st for Recession-Busting mid-sized cities (2nd overall) and 8th for Prime Workforce in mid-sized cities.

'Yesterday", A Tribute To The Beatles Comes To Lafayette

Steve Wiley — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:27:36 +0000

Their show, "The British Are Coming" is the longest running show in the history of Atlantic City, in addition to playing prolonged engagements in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Branson.

Justin Bieber to Party Guests: 'I'll Sue'

Kat Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:28:54 +0000

Ain’t no party like Justin Bieber party ’cause a Justin Bieber party has non-disclosure agreements! Yes, you read that correctly. If you’re planning to party with The Biebs then you better lawyer up because Justin and his legal team are not messing around. So here’s the deal, if you are lucky enough to attend a [...]

Movies In The Parc Presents 'The Never Ending Story'

Steve Wiley — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:18:40 +0000

The youngster asks about a particular book, but is warned it's "not safe." He "borrows" the book anyway, leaving a note promising to return it. He then hides in the school attic to read The Never Ending Story.

Sophia Grace + Rosie Show Miley Cyrus Their Fake IDs, Dance With Psy at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:48:40 +0000

Those cute little moppets Sophia Grace and Rosie, who serve as correspondents for 'Ellen,' hit the red carpet of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, letting Miley Cyrus, 20, know they want to get into the clubs and brandished fake IDs to prove it.

Tax Free Weekend for Hurricane Prep Supplies

Debbie Ray — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:04:19 +0000

Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26 are days when you will not have to pay the four-percent state sales tax on items ranging from batteries to generators

MoJeax At Rhythms On The River Rescheduled For May 30th

Steve Wiley — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:21 +0000

MoJeaux was originally scheduled to perform at Rhythms On The River April 11th. The event was rained out.
They've rescheduled for Thursday, May 30th, from 5:30- 8:30 pm, in the River Ranch Town Square.
Rhythms is presented by River Ranch Development, and sponsored in part by 9

If You Wouldn't Open That E-Mail On Your Computer, Don't Open It On Your Smartphone

Steve Wiley — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:29 +0000

One study cited by the Fed found consumers are three times more likely to respond to a phishing email on a smartphone than they are on a computer.