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Manuel said she grew up watching her grandmother enjoy "The Price is Right" every day.

Being a single mom of five is a difficult job for anyone. The constant juggle of work versus family can make holding down a traditional 9-to-5 or shift work sometimes feel impossible. That was the situation Natasha Pickens, of Opelousas, was facing when her daughter told her she wanted to...

In south Louisiana, being a traditional musician is about more than having a good ear, technical skill or a steady sense of rhythm. Those things are important, yes. But when it comes to excelling at Cajun and Creole music, Louisiana Folk Roots director Jeanne Solis says that true understanding stems from an "appreciation for where the music comes from, and how it feels in the soul and spirit."

An unemployed single mother of five turned commercial fishing company owner is taking over social media.

A group of students from Creswell Middle School in Opelousas were celebrated for good grades and good behavior. As recognition for their hard work, restaurateur Ema Haq opened his doors in Lafayette on Monday, May 20, for a congratulatory meal. Tags. Localnow. Students from Creswell Middle in Opelousas enjoy lunch...

Byron and Donovan, Animal Officers with St. Landry Parish Animal Control, stopped by First at Four with sweet Riley! Riley is a 3 year old lab mix who is a calm lovable girl! Click here to learn more.

When Slim’s Y-Ki-Ki Zydeco dance hall closed in Opelousas in 2016, it represented an end of an era. Not an end to listening to zydeco, certainly. Festivals, both local and worldwide, celebrate southwest Louisiana’s homegrown sound. Today's zydeco artists travel for gigs all over the world — in addition to being recognized at the Grammys and regularly played on radio and streaming services where any group of Creoles and Cajuns are gathered. Indeed, zydeco is still very much the soundtrack of life across Louisiana.

Any small business owner in Louisiana will tell you that times are hard with the increased cost of goods, utilities, and, well, everything. Keeping a business's doors open when it's run by small local families is incredibly challenging right now, which is why this post made by an Acadiana coffee shop hit home for so many people.

Is it because there aren't many Chinese people around? Honestly, because of its location, I did have some stereotypes—could it be a Westernized Chinese restaurant? However, after trying it just once, all I can say is, I fell in love too late... The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I could only say three words, "It's so beautiful!" In LA, it’s hard to find a Chinese restaurant that so closely matches the aesthetic tastes of China while also fulfilling Western fantasies of Chinese aesthetics; the fusion of Eastern and Western antique furniture, complemented by lanterns and twinkling lights, luxurious signboards, and Chinese screens, even the usually tacky fake flowers seemed exceptionally exquisite here. Even more impressive than the ambiance is the food, I didn't expect to find such authentic Cantonese cuisine in Los Angeles: 💎 Char Siu Black Gold 💎 Just like the famous Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou, one bite brings back childhood memories, the char siu is charred on the outside and tender inside, perfectly sweet and salty; 💎 Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet 💎 The best I've had in the US, not too sour which is a win, the sauce would also be great with a Five-Willow fried egg; 💎 French Beef Cubes 💎 Honestly, this dish is a bit salty, but it goes well with rice, and the beef is cooked so well, the flaw doesn't hide the virtues; Other dishes like fried noodles, crispy pork knuckle, pan-fried dumplings didn’t disappoint, and the black sesame milk cake for dessert was also delicious 😋 Anyway, this Cantonese restaurant fulfilled my fantasies of high-end Chinese dining, capturing the flavors of a well-established Cantonese kitchen. The only downside is it's too far from me, otherwise, I would go back repeatedly for that Char Siu Black Gold! Good news for those on the west side. Fifty One 📍9540 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.

Festival of Words is organizing the fourth edition of the virtual open mic event, and they're seeking authors who want to participate.

Lynn Bourque, Shelter Director at St. Landry Parish Animal Control, stopped by News15 at Noon virtually to share sweet Batman with viewers at home. Batman has been in the shelter for about three months and he needs a forever home. Click here to adopt.

With graduations, Memorial Day, and Mother’s Day, the beginning of summer is filled with so much to celebrate. Get your party started on a good note with exciting appetizers and finger foods packed with flavor and generations of Southern cooking tradition. By combining crawfish with a medley of spices, onions, peppers, and herbs, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust, these Crawfish Hand Pies make for a seriously savory and delicious treat.

It can sometimes be quite head-spinning trying to keep up with the new businesses opening up and closing down in and around the Lafayette, Louisiana area. But, we do our best to keep tabs on the latest Acadiana business news for you. And here are a couple of new additions coming our way.

It can sometimes be quite head-spinning trying to keep up with the new businesses opening up and closing down in and around the Lafayette, Louisiana area. But, we do our best to keep tabs on the latest Acadiana business news for you. And here are a couple of new additions coming our way.

The casino will commemorate its anniversary in June. US.- The Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Paragon Casino Resort will celebrate its 30th anniversary on June 3. An event will be held in the Mari Showroom. The casino floor features over 30 tables including a high limit room, live poker,...

From burgers, to BBQ, to foreign cuisine, Kidder said he has been working on the planning for the park since the beginning of the year so families can have a place to spend time, and businesses can have the chance to grow.

The St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, is showing the exhibit "Beauty of Nature through the Vision of Alan Gerson" through May 31. For more information, visit sttammanyartassociation.org. At NUNU. Tickets are on sale for a concert by Cajun Americana singer/songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard at 7:30 p.m....

An unemployed single mother of five turned commercial fishing company owner is taking over social media.