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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 [...]

Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:56:44 +0000

‘I Will Always Love You’ isn’t an easy song to sing. That’s why the late Whitney Houston’s flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York’s version of the song wasn’t as well received. [...]

How an Airport Sign Reminded Me Why I Was on Vacation in the First Place

Debbie Ray — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:59:23 +0000

I found this shot of a charging station while waiting for a connecting flight

The Most Ridiculous Around-the-World Adventure Can Be Yours — For a Very Hefty $1.2 Million

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:27:48 +0000

Jules Verne took readers around the world in 80 days, but you really need more time to savor the sites. The company veryfirstto.com is offering an around-the-world trip for people who want to add the word “globetrotter” to their resume. Let’s hope you’ve already made your fortune and don’t need to clock in at the [...]

Before You Die: Dive Into the Great Blue Hole in Belize

Carl Pettit — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:10:48 +0000

Everyone wants to amaze their friends now and again, making them jealous of your adventure-filled life. You could post photos of you and your parents sitting camelback in front of the pyramids in Egypt, or maybe make your pals sit through a video of you riding a zipline across a tropical canyon somewhere. But hey, we’ve all done that, right? Let's kick it up a notch.

Carnival Triumph Passenger Files Suit

Steve Wiley — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:27:29 +0000

Cassie Terry of Lake Jackson, Texas has filed suit against Carnival Corp.

Road Closures In Acadiana – Did Tornado(s) Touch Down?

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:09:40 +0000

Please do not travel into water because most likely you can't judge the depth.

10 Real Life Horror Movie Locations

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:08:19 +0000

Now that Halloween is quickly approaching, why not grab a few friends and visit these 10 real-life locations that famous horror movies used in order to scare and thrill their audience? It's a good way to get some spine-tingling chills as you walk past these infamous sites without having to spend the money to visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour.

The Story Of Lovebugs And How To Clean Up After They Arrive [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:48:40 +0000

The story of the lovebug is not a very long one but they sure do make a mess of things the short time they are here. The lovebug is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug, or double-headed bug. The adult lovebug is found especially [...]

11-Year-Old Boy Runs Off, Hops Flight From London to Rome

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:27:58 +0000

It’s not that uncommon to see children flying by themselves. But an 11-year-old English boy took that concept to a whole new level this week. Not only was the minor without his parents on a Jet2.com flight from London to Rome, but he was also allowed on the flight without a ticket, boarding pass or [...]

Flight Attendants Hate To Pour Diet Coke

CJ — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:36:36 +0000

Flight attendants don’t get paid if the plane door is open and they don’t like pouring Diet Coke either. It’s so carbonated, it takes forever to pour. They have to police the bathrooms to make sure no one is joining the mile high club and can even be fired for calling in sick. According [...]

Airline Passenger Forced to Sit Next to a Corpse, Has Trouble Getting a Refund – Is It Fair?

Mike Adams — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:23:23 +0000

The next time someone dies sitting next to you on a commercial flight, you might receive a partial refund. Key word, “might.”

According to a report in a Swedish newspaper, a woman was forced to sit next to a dead man aboard a Kenya Airways flight after the he allegedly died shortly after take off.

Summer Gas Prices Reasonable?

JayCee — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:50:52 +0000

As I was driving home last night from The Wild Salmon (good food and good music!!), I saw this sign at the Cracker Barrel on the Youngsville Highway:

The The Atlanta Journal-Constitution this morning is reporting that gas prices may be at or below $3 per gallon by fall!

Southwest Airlines Tells Passenger Cleavage Inappropriate

CJ — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:24:16 +0000

Southwest Airlines is at it again, this time telling a female passenger her cleavage was inappropriate.

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Order to Have the Best Summer Vacation Ever

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09:41:30 +0000

At last, summer vacation time is here. If you haven’t started planning, it’s not too late. There’s a lot of summer ahead of us, and you can still find time to get out of town with your family before school starts back up again. Just make sure you you don’t fall into a few common traps and you’ll have the best vacation ever.

Conway Twitty to be Honored Today, May 31, in Mississippi

CJ — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:04:41 +0000

On Thursday, May 31, country music star Conway Twitty will be honored with the latest marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail. The marker unveiling is scheduled for 1 p.m. at 700 Second Street in Friars Point, Miss. Born in Friar’s Point as Harold Lloyd Jenkins, son of a ferryboat captain, Conway Twitty (1933-1993) first [...]

Travel + Leisure Readers Rank New Orleans In Top 20 Cities For Burgers

CJ — Wed, 30 May 2012 04:55:51 +0000

Providence, R.I. has been voted as the city for the best burgers in America according to Travel + Leisure readers. WHAT! Here in Lafayette we have better burgers at gas stations than there are anywhere in the entire state of Rhode Island. Do I sound bitter? Well don't you agree?

Explore the Gospel Side of Elvis in Israel

CJ — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:39:16 +0000

In case you didn’t already know, I’m an Elvis fan- the proof is right here. Are you a fan, too? Well, here’s your chance to explore the Gospel side of ‘The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.’ Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and Israel Theme Tours have put together ‘The Elvis Presley Holy Land Tour,’ and will [...]

CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away Pre Cruise Party features Connie G and Creole Soul

Debbie Ray — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:50:22 +0000

The CJ & Debbie Ray Sail Away Pre Cruise Party 2012 is on Friday, January 20, 2012, at the Pavilion at Cypress Bayou Casino from 6pm-10:30pm. Each Cruiser may bring a non-cruise guest, so if you’re a couple, you can bring another couple. If you’re four girls, you can bring 4 girls! Please just keep in [...]

In Our Own Back Yard: Atchafalaya Welcome Center

JayCee — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:25:14 +0000

One thing that many of us overlook is what we have in our own "back yard".