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Another Exclusive Sneak Peek Inside of the New Superior Grill in Lafayette
As Acadiana waits for the brand-new Lafayette location of Superior Grill to open, we've been able to get another exclusive sneak peek inside showing you even more of what's inside and what's in store. Lafayette Superior Grill. Superior Grill's sign reads "Fabulous Mexican Dining" because they mean it. The new...
Trooper Pulls Over ‘UFO’ After Spotting it On Highway
Sometimes you never really know what you will see on the highway, including vehicles that resemble a UFO. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol recently posted a few photos from a traffic stop and it shows an tropper posing next to a "vehicle" that resembles a UFO. As you can see below,...
Two Major Grocers Announce Which 30 Louisiana and Texas Stores Will Be Sold Off in Merger Deal
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A major grocery chain merger that has been causing waves in the retail world is one step closer to reality as the two chains involved announce which stores will be sold off as part of the deal. Kroger and Albertsons, which have been working on...
Beware Of Scammers Posing As Utility Representatives in Louisiana
A woman from Rayne is sharing her story of dealing with a scammer trying to get her 90-year-old mother's banking and credit card information over the phone according to KLFY. Margaret Doucet says when she saw that the number coming up on the phone had an area code of 337, she thought she should answer it. When she did, the person on the other end of the phone wanted her to verify the mother's information.
New Study Reveals the 5 Most Luxurious Casinos in Louisiana
Casinos.com recently conducted an in-depth analysis of Tripadvisor reviews to identify the state's most luxurious casinos. By tracking mentions of keywords like "luxury," "magnificent," "comfortable," and "extravagant," they compiled a list of what they believe to be the top five luxury casinos in Louisiana. 1. L’Auberge Casino Resort Baton Rouge...
LDWF Warns Louisiana Residents About Illegally Imported or Owned Snakes
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is issuing a stern reminder to the public regarding the illegal importation and ownership of certain snake species within the state. This initiative aims to protect Louisiana's native wildlife and habitats from the dangers posed by unpermitted, venomous, or non-indigenous constricting snakes.
Where to Find the Best Pizza in Louisiana
Although Louisiana is known worldwide for our Cajun and Creole cuisine, we're no slouch in the pizza department. All across Louisiana you'll find some amazing pizza joints, and the folks over at pelicanstateofmind.com have put together a list of what they think are the best pizza restaurants in the state.
Acadiana Restaurant Destroyed in High-Speed Chase Accident, Community Rallies to Rebuild
One of Acadiana's beloved locally owned and run restaurants has fallen victim to a high-speed chase. Beloved Acadiana Restaurant Badly Damaged in High-Speed Chase. On Sunday, one of the owners of Cajun Claws in Abbeville, Jodi Choate, shared photos along with a heartfelt message detailing the aftermath of the accident, "it seems a high-speed chase ended in our restaurant, but it could have been so much worse if we had patrons in our bar."
Gypsy Rose Announces That She is Pregnant
Some big entertainment news dropped Tuesday as Gypsy Rose announced that she is expecting a baby. Yes, the woman whose life story captured the attention of so many is having a baby for her boyfriend Ken Urker, just months after separating from her husband Ryan. The once-incarcerated woman, who plotted...
New Signs on I-10 Basin Bridge in Louisiana as Speed Limit Change Effective Immediately
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has implemented new measures, effective immediately, to enhance safety on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Motorists will now notice “your speed” feedback signs, designed to alert drivers when they are traveling too fast. This initiative aims to reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on the bridge, a notorious site for accidents that can result in lengthy traffic delays.
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Man Using Whataburger App as Power Outage Tracker is the Most Texas Thing Ever
In the wake of Tropical Storm Beryl, which knocked out power to over 2 million homes and businesses on Monday (July 8), frustration grew across Texas as power companies, including CenterPoint Energy, failed to provide up-to-date information or maps on outages and restoration progress. Amidst the chaos, a Texas man found an inventive solution that perfectly embodies the state's resourceful spirit.
Watch Four Men Turn Highway Dispute into Brawl in Texas
Watch Four Gentlemen Settle Argument with Fists on Texas Highway. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on Interstate 30 in Dallas, Texas. We will be breaking down the footage without any context whatsoever, so keep that in mind. Kicking And Jumping. The video opens right smack...
This Is The Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet In Texas
There's so many restaurants in the state of Texas aren't there?. From BBQ to Italian, you have a lot to consider if you're hungry in the Lone Star State. Suffice to say, one will find something to eat eventually. But sometimes, that choice is harder than one might expect. Maybe...
Major Addition Coming to Iconic Louisiana Bridge
It was three years ago that the city of Breaux Bridge received a grant to repaint its iconic bridge. Now Mayor Ricky Calais tells KLFY they plan to put the leftover grant money to good use. If you'll remember it was back in September 2020 that it was announced the...
Did Authorities Spot the Loch Ness Monster On a Texas Highway?
Much of eastern Texas is recovering from Hurricane Beryl and when storms sweep across a region, many odd things show up on the roadways. In recent years we've seen animals and reptiles re-located after storms and often they end up in the roadways or years of those impacted by storms.
Netflix Users In Louisiana Could See Huge Change Coming Soon
There is no doubt that the name of the game now for television is streaming. I would not be lying if I said that Netflix aided the streaming world to take off the way that it has. Well, there will be some pretty unhappy folks over the next few months as it looks like Netflix will be making ANOTHER change to some of its policies and pricing...
Cajuns Place Three on All-Louisiana Baseball Team
Led by All-Americans Kyle DeBarge and LP Langevin, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns placed three players on the 2024 All-Louisiana College Baseball team, released on Tuesday at the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA). The duo was joined by freshman pitcher Chase Morgan who was named honorable mention. The team was...
Car Drove Through Popular Louisiana Wedding Venue, Building Damaged
A popular wedding venue in south Louisiana was severely damaged after someone drove their car through the venue. KLFY-TV 10 reports that The Crossing at Mervine Khane was damaged on Saturday evening July 6 after a car went through the entrance to the venue. According to the report by the...
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