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A few days ago, expressed the concern that the New Orleans Saints might be targeted by an atheist, or fringe religious group because they took their name from a Catholic holiday. This flap over the Fleur de Lis caught me completely off guard.

America's in a sate of turmoil the likes of which we haven't seen in years. South Carolina's government voted to remove the Confederate flag from state office buildings in the wake of recent racially motivated murders. A battle rages over the name of the Washington Redskins football team. The recent Supreme Court decision has brought passionate praise, and sharp criticism. TV Land pulled The Dukes of Hazzard. If you miss watching Bo & Luke, I have good news!...

Blue Bell ice cream hasn't been available since April. The company voluntarily recalled its entire product line after three people died, and seven individuals were sickened by contaminated Blue Bell products. All four of the company's plants have been idle since spring. CNN reports, the company will resume test production at its Sylacauga, Alabama plant in late July...

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported record enrollment last year. More than 17,000 students enrolled in the University a year ago. With the fall semester just a few weeks away, UL may see a record Freshman class.

Having been raised by a father who was a diehard NY Giants fan, I have no particular love for the Washington Redskins. That being said, I think Wednesday's court decision was the wrong one...

The kidnapping and murder of Mickey Shunick made national headlines, and shook the Lafayette community like no event I've witnessed in 30 plus years of living here. The Lafayette City-Parish council has decided her memory will be preserved in the most fitting manner possible.

Tobacco products come with warning labels, yet millions of people ignore them. In Mexico, public health officials take a different approach. Instead of appealing to people's concern for long term health, they publish a warning that appeals to machismo.

Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie take the stage at the Lafayette Horse Farm this Wednesday. Geno's been playing music professionally since joining his father's band as a scrub board player at age 8.

I love music, especially music that comes from the heart. Camille "Li'l" Bob embodied that. He was born in Arnaudville in 1937. His Band Li'l Bob & The Lollipops were a favorite on the South Louisiana music scene for decades. They recorded, and performed from the 1950s into the 21st century, and were elected to the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 1992.

I've been an Eric Clapton fan since I was 12. My first time seeing him live was shortly after my 18th birthday. It was a big disappointment. Three friends and I drove five hours from a remote spot in the Adirondack Mountains to Rich Stadium (It's since been renamed Ralph Wilson Stadium) in Orchard Park.

The Grateful Dead say "Fare Thee Well" to their legions of fans this 4th of July weekend with three concerts at Chicago's Soldier Field. They were a working band from 1965 'til the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995. Their fans, the "Dead Heads" are legendary for their passion and devotion. What inspired this?

There's just something about bubble wrap that brings out the kid in all of us. Have you ever received a package, and taken the bubble wrap away from your kids, because you were annoyed when they kept popping it? Now, be honest. Did you catch yourself popping it? Those days are at an end...

Mom calls her son out of his room after a package arrives addressed to him, & she "accuses" him of making a purchase that she didn't approve.

The main branch of the Lafayette Public Library has been undergoing a massive renovation for the past four years. The grand reopening is at hand. Emma Guillory, and Beth Chiasson stopped by Tuesday to talk about the July 6th event...

Starting Wednesday, July 1st, a couple new laws take effect in Louisiana. As reported a couple weeks ago, the cost of cigarette smoking goes up. July 1st brings a 50 cent increase in the tax on a pack of your favorite brand.

This is like something out of a science fiction movie, but It's not. This is the site of a nuclear disaster 29 years later. If you're too young to remember, the #4 reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine melted down on April 26th, 1986...

A couple weeks ago, I was saddened to report Deen Castronovo, of the multi-platinum rock band Journey, had been arrested on domestic violence charges. KOIN in Portland, Oregon reports he's now facing charges of rape...

One of the most popular bonding rituals between humans and man's best friend is playing catch. Poor Fritz can't quite seem to get the hang of it...

The above photo is a screen shot of a story that's been periodically popping up on Facebook since 2012. That was the first time I noticed it, anyway. It's bogus, and could potentially harm your computer. Over the past three years, I've seen the same story shared, using the same photo, but the name of the player is changed.