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Photos Shows Damage From Severe Thunderstorms in Louisiana
A strong line of thunderstorms pushed across much of South Louisiana on Wednesday morning and now we're beginning to see photos of damage across the area. One photo sent to us shows power poles snapped and leaning across a roadway. According to ChefMikeb Bell, the photo you see here was...
About 32,000 people currently without power, several trees down in St. Landry Parish
About 32,000 people in St. Landry Parish are currently without power amid the severe weather. Twenty power lines are down, leaving 68% of the parish without power, and about 30 roads are blocked with downed trees. State police are aware and en route, according to St. Landry Parish officials. Trees down: ...
Mysterious Events at St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Louisiana Defy Explanation
Opelousas, LA (KPEL News) - Have you visited any of the places that are said to be haunted in Louisiana? The Bayou State is peppered with historic buildings that are not only beautiful, but have a story of their own to tell. Deridder is home to the Gothic jail which was investigated by an organization of ghost hunters in late 2023. Plantations, like The Myrtles in St. Francisville and Oak Alley in Vacherie, are stunning and reportedly home to several spirits and mysterious experiences.
Storms Shut Down Louisiana Highway Near Lafayette, St. Landry Parish Line
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is still working on several roads with downed trees and powerlines. The latest closure involves the parish line between Lafayette and St. Landry. According to DOTD, La. 182 is closed from I-49 to the Lafayette/St. Landry Parish line...
Acadiana Po-Boy Festival 2024 – What You Need to Know
Right in the heart of Festival season, the Acadiana Po-Boy Festival returns for its 7th season. Considered (by me) to be one of the great comfort foods of Louisiana, there's no shortage of variety of sandwiches to pick from and plenty of businesses making some amazing po-boys. This event brings...
Louisiana Town ‘Top 10′ for Best Small Town Food Scene
What's the difference between a Louisiana town and a Louisiana city? For example, is Abbeville, Louisiana a city or a town? What about Arnaudville, Louisiana? And where does Cankton, Louisiana fit into this discussion? Sure, we're discussing the Best Small Town Food Scenes in America according to USA Today but this is Louisiana.
Photos Shows Damage From Severe Thunderstorms in Louisiana
A strong line of thunderstorms pushed across much of South Louisiana on Wednesday morning and now we're beginning to see photos of damage across the area. One photo sent to us shows power poles snapped and leaning across a roadway. According to ChefMikeb Bell, the photo you see here was...
Using Power Tools in Lafayette? How Early is Too Early?
Weather experts in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Slidell, Louisiana, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, and other places around the state will be spending time this weekend conducting investigations into Wednesday's severe storms. Authorities in those areas are in the process of confirming what damages during Wednesday's storm came from straight-line winds or whether the weather issues were caused by a tornado.
Acadiana Po-Boy Festival 2024 – What You Need to Know
Right in the heart of Festival season, the Acadiana Po-Boy Festival returns for its 7th season. Considered (by me) to be one of the great comfort foods of Louisiana, there's no shortage of variety of sandwiches to pick from and plenty of businesses making some amazing po-boys. This event brings...
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