Seasonal

Are you a member of the Carencro High Class of 1989? If so, your reunion is right around the corner!

So we're in California on vacation and discover a Cajun Zydeco band...from Kansas!

The video is sped up so you can watch the 15 minute fireworks show in less than five minutes!

It's never too late to enjoy 4th of July fireworks! These are from my trip to the island of Catalina in CA!

I've always believed in starting kids off early with things like swimming. The sooner, the better!

The new school year is about three weeks away. families all over Acadiana will be buying uniforms and other school supplies. Public health officials are reminding parents not to overlook their child's immunizations. Proof of vaccinations are required by Louisiana law.

We've all been warned not to leave our possessions unattended at the beach. Every summer, we hear about handbags, wallets & cellphones being pilfered while their owner's attention is diverted elsewhere. This one REALLY caught me by surprise

It's summer In South Louisiana. With afternoon highs in the 90's, temperatures inside your car can easily top the 100 degree mark. If you're in and put of your car all day, this can make life miserable. It's customary to crank up the air conditioning in an effort to fill the car with cooler air. I suggest you change your way of thinking.

The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season began one month ago today. We have our first named storm, today, July 1st. Arthur isn't expected to threaten the Gulf Coast.

The Sean Payton/ Drew Brees era has been epic. The excitement's not over by a long shot! After being cut at the knees by a "Bounty" scandal in 2012, the Black & Gold bounced back in 2013 to an 11-5 season and a playoff win. Will this year's team be better than the squad that won Super Bowl XLIV?

We in Acadiana are justly proud of our cuisine. It's flavorful, inventive, and usually rich, but It's not always "healthy." Creating healthy food that's enjoyable to eat can be a difficult balance to strike. Hannah, and Nathan at Bibi's Patisserie have pulled it off!

Gettting a healthy tan this summer? Forget it! There's no such thing. Tanning is your skin's response to damage resulting from exposure to the sun's UV rays. Elevated production of melanin darkens the skin to protect it from further damage. Tanning has been fashionable for less than 100 years. We can blame Coco Chanel for popularizing it in the 1920's.

The New Orleans Saints have released their schedule for training camp 2014. Camp will be split between the Greenbrier Resort, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and the Metairie facility.

I've seen a lot of video of kids playing in flood water the past couple of days. Each time, I've yelled at my TV, computer or smartphone, "Watch out for snakes!!" They abound in south Louisiana, and many of them are poisonous. Snakes like the water just as much as humans do.

God told Noah to build an ark. You may have wished you had done so, given our recent weather. I was sitting in my office, trying to think of something to write about other than the weather & flooding, but that's dominated my consciousness all day.

NOAA may soon be using drones to study hurricanes. Military aircraft have flown into the eyes of multiple hurricanes over the years. If drones use prove practical, the risk to humans will be dramatically reduced.

Lafayette's a great place to live...and a great place to visit! The Hub City is one of 20 nominees for "Best Summer Weekend Escape" in USA Today's 10 best Reader's Poll. You can vote until May 26th, and you can vote once a day.

The Louisiana Superdome has hosted six Super Bowls (Yes, I still call it Dat.) The crescent City's bid for a 7th has fallen short. New Orleans is an ideal location for such an event. The big easy boasts some of the country's fines restaurants, plenty of hotel accommodations and a year round party atmosphere.

Today is Cinco de Mayo. I'm pretty sure some margaritas will be consumed today. That being said, I have a word of caution.

Hurricane season begins June 1st. The Louisiana Department of Revenue wants residents to be prepared. Hurricane preparations can be costly, so they're holding a Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday the weekend of May 24th & 25th.