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To The Towns Of Ridge And Judice, I'm (CJ) Sorry [PHOTOS] Updated

CJ — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:34 +0000

To my fellow citizens in the unincorporated towns of Ridge, La. and Judice, La., I’m sorry. For an area and people who take so much pride in family, culture and community, we should not accept this kind of neglect. Having lived in the Judice, La. area for about a year now, I am highly disappointed [...]

Louisiana Among Worst States For Dogs And Cats!

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:27:48 +0000

It turns out there's a correlation between where you live and the general health and lifespan of your dog and cat (or dogs and cats!)

What Are Power And Utility Companies Doing To Our Trees? [PHOTOS]

CJ — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:02:29 +0000

Power and Utility companies are just doing what they have to do, but must they be so brutal to our beautiful Acadiana trees? To get electricity, phone, internet and cable TV into your homes, wires and cables must be run thru trees. But it seems to me, that not much thought is put into this [...]

Ali Landry Gets Her Unborn Child Blessed By The Pope [PHOTO]

CJ — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:24:17 +0000

Here she is, the pride of Acadiana, former Miss USA Ali Landry getting her unborn baby blessed by the Pope. I would venture to say, not many women have had the Pope lay hands on them to bless an unborn child, but Acadiana’s Ali Landry did! Wow, the Pope!

The Nation Has A New Line Dance [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:45:29 +0000

Bill Anderson is one of Louisiana’s premiere dance instructors and has been teaching ballroom dancing professionally in New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas for many years. He and I had a conversation one day about choreographing a NEW National line dance. We had to first come up with a song. I suggested ‘Boogie Shoes‘ by [...]

IBM Bringing 800 New Jobs To Louisiana

Steve Wiley — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:15:03 +0000

Last week, we told you about Shark Metal Boats expanding to add 88 jobs.
Lafayette's Oil Center is being revitalized, and now this.
It Looks like good economic news for Louisiana.

Let Me Tell You About The People Of Acadiana

CJ — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:55:52 +0000

Often times, Southerners, especially those of us South of I 10, are made out to be not as socially advanced as those up North...well this is a story about the people from a place we proudly call Acadiana.

Abducted Child In Gold Hummer Just Misunderstanding [UPDATE]

JayCee — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:29:14 +0000

Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputies are saying that the BOLO about a gold Hummer with a child tied and gagged in the back seat was just a big misunderstanding.

Green Eggs & Ham? No, Green Gasoline

Steve Wiley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:18:04 +0000

"Sam I Am" claimed not to like green eggs & ham, 'till he tried them. How do you feel about "Green gasoline" in your car?

LA Officials Destroy Hunters For The Hungry-Donated Venison

JayCee — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:04:38 +0000

According to the Washington Times, Louisiana Health Officials destroyed 1,600 pounds of venison that had been donated to “Hunters for the Hungry”, an organization that collects meat from hunters to be used at homeless shelters. Officials cut open each package of meat and put it in a dumpster, then poured bleach on it. Officials at [...]

Beyonce Does Her Impersonation Of Sweet Brown – Ain't Nobody Got Time For That [VIDEOS]

CJ — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:41:22 +0000

Beyonce does her impersonation of Sweet Brown when she learns of the power going off in the Superdome during the Superbowl.

The Reason The Lights Went Out In The Superdome During The Superbowl

CJ — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:08:01 +0000

The reason the lights went out in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the Superbowl was not because of Beyonce’s halftime performance. It couldn’t have been. The reason for lighting problems in the Superdome Sunday during the Superbowl had nothing to do with Beyonce’s halftime performance because she brought in her own generators. Meters showed that the [...]

Is Beyoncé From New Iberia? [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:02:40 +0000

Is Beyoncé from New Iberia? Why did she mention New Iberia in the press conference in New Orleans Thursday? “My family is from New Iberia, so it really makes me emotional to have a halftime performance — I think of all my heroes,” said Beyoncé at Thursday’s Super Bowl press conference in New Orleans. Born [...]

It's 'Step in a Puddle and Splash a Friend Day' Today [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:06 +0000

Can’t think of a better way to celebrate a day like ‘Step in a Puddle and Splash a Friend Day’ than with the Polyester Power Hour and maybe a little Zydeco dancing! Check out Cupid’s ‘Do It with Your Boots On’ and learn some new steps from these terrific dancers!

Moment Of Silence For Sandy Hook Victims

JayCee — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:06:07 +0000

Governor Bobby Jindal has called for a state-wide moment of silence for the 26 souls who were lost on December 14 in the Sandy Hook school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. According to KATC TV3, the proclamation from Governor Jindal comes after a request was made by Connecticut’s Governor Daniel Malloy, who asked that each state [...]

Melissa Harris – Perry From MSNBC Tells Jindal "You Don't Give A Damn" [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Melissa Harris – Perry is host of MSNBC’s ‘Melissa Harris-Perry.’ The show airs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to noon ET. In a news video that’s gone viral, she let’s Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana, have it…and have it bad. Jindal has come under attack in his tenure as governor of Louisiana for using [...]

'Spirit Of Louisiana' Heads For Long Island

Steve Wiley — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:31:38 +0000

After the September 11, 2001 terrorists’ attacks Louisiana citizens raised funds to replace fire equipment for FDNY. The first fire engine was named the “Spirit of Louisiana.” The truck was delivered in December, 2001. FDNY sent 300 firefighters to assist Louisiana in response and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina. They sent “Spirit” back to New [...]

Three Of the Most Haunted Houses In America Are In Louisiana

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:47:09 +0000

Tales of some of the greatest American hauntings emerge this time every year that serve as a darkened overtone to the season of the witch and All Hallows Eve. Frightening stories from the eccentric lunacies of William Winchester’s widow to the infamous Lizzie Borden murders all come to mind when one thinks of the scarier places in the country.

But where exactly are the most haunted houses in America?

Colston Does Great Things On The Field And Off

Steve Wiley — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:55:16 +0000
Saints wide receiver Marques Colston has been an inspiration since the seventh round draft pick arrived in New Orleans back in 2006. He’s gone on to establish himself as one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers. Now, he’s helping teens turn their troubled lives around. Colston’s teamed up with the bottled water company WAT-AAH!, and [...]

'Global Warming' Comes To New Orleans

Steve Wiley — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:44:05 +0000
The “Global Warming Tour”, featuring Aerosmith and Cheap Trick stops into the New Orleans Arena Thursday, Dec. 6th at 7:30 PM. Aerosmith’s “Music From Another Dimension” will be available Nov. 6th. Ticket Sales to this event will be restricted to residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama & Panhandle of Florida. They can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, [...]