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Progress in restoring Slim’s Y Ki-Ki in Opelousas
With Opelousas being the Zydeco capital and the Slim's Y Ki-Ki Zydeco dancehall being a staple for Zydeco musicians and listeners for nearly 70 years, the Zydeco Historical Preservation Society hopes the restoration of the dance hall will begin a movement to highlight the historical significance of zydeco.
Opelousas police investigate suspicious death after discovering body
Opelousas police are investigating a suspicious death after discovering body on Monday. The department responded to calls about a death on S Union Street around 6 p.m. Monday, according to a department announcement. Upon arrival, police discovered the unidentified body of a middle-aged Black man. The department does not suspect...
Pet Tuesday: Adopt O'livia! Acadiana Animal Aid's Pet of the Week
Marissa Guidry with Acadiana Animal Aid, stopped by News15 at Noon with sweet and shy O'livia. She was found in the woods emaciated. She is currently looking for her furever home. she would do great in a calmer household. She gets along great with other dogs and would be wonderful with kids. She takes some time to warm up to you but she is the sweetest girl!
16-year-old arrested in Ernest St. homicide
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A second arrest has been made in connection to the June 22 shooting on Ernest Street that left one man dead. A 16-year-old boy was arrested today in Carencro, according to the Lake Charles Police Department. The arrest was made with the assistance of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Bark beetle attack prompts Louisiana lawmakers to convene emergency panel
Louisiana House lawmakers are convening an emergency panel to deal with widespread beetle attacks on pine trees across the state and the public safety concern posed by the problem. It’s not the English pop band they’re concerned about, state Rep. Mike Johnson said in a phone interview Tuesday. It’s actually a more serious issue and […] The post Bark beetle attack prompts Louisiana lawmakers to convene emergency panel appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Permitless Concealed Carry Law for residents 18 and older goes into effect July 4
Louisiana residents aged 18 and older (not convicted of certain crimes) will be able to carry a concealed handgun without a permit as of July 4. The NPJ sat down with a Natchitoches Police Department officer to find out what the new law Eans for Natchitoches. After years of advocating...
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Eat at these Acadiana Restaurants for Half Price Today
Acadiana has an unmatched array of restaurants offering some of the best food. However, while dining out can be a convenient option, eating out regularly can add up pretty quickly. If you are looking for a way to save money while dining out in Acadiana, you have come to the...
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
Louisiana wins 4-H Shooting Sports national championship
Victoria McClung of Bossier City won the small-bore rifle category in the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held June 23-28 in Grand Island, Neb. McClung helped the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team win its fourth championship in the last five years. That includes a second-place finish last year and the event being canceled due to COVID restrictions in 2020.
New preparation for this year's Fireworks on the Mississippi
BATON ROUGE - For more than 50 years, WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi has brought together the Baton Rouge community and neighboring parishes for the largest fireworks show in Louisiana. Preparations for this year's show are different than previous years. Lead technician Adam Siegal said in the past, they used...
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