What's not to love about Thanksgiving? It's got everything you could possibly want. Turkey! The food! The family!? Dessert! Football on TV! The cocktails!! More dessert! Uncle William and Aunt Susan arguing about whether or not the potatoes are better with or without lumps! In Louisiana, we...
Noel Acadien au Village Ticket Giveaway Contest The Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess is giving away 300 tickets to the light display at the Noel Acadien au Village. Every week you will have another chance to win free tickets to the amazing Christmas lights. Featuring 500,000...
Halloween is on our doorstep, bringing treats and spooky fun for people of all ages. However, as with any celebration, tonight isn't only about dressing up and collecting sweets. In order to get the most out of your plans, you should also be aware of...
November 6th Election Early Voting Early voting has begun in Louisiana for the November 6th election. Early voting is open to all registered voters within their parish. There are no special qualifications to be eligible for early voting. If you will be out of town for the...
Voter Registration Lafayette Parish has a scheduled election for Tuesday, November 6. If you are not currently a registered voter in Lafayette Parish, you can register online, by mail or in person. Louisiana was among the first states to implement an online voter portal. You can register...
Hurricane Preparation Season The 2018 hurricane system has begun with the first storm, named Alberto. It came early, on Memorial Day weekend. The official start of the season is June 1. Louisiana escaped this storm, for it made its way to Florida and Alabama. Everyone familiar...
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAFETY Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, means a long weekend and the start of summer! Whether it is at the pool, on a boat, or at a barbecue, plans are made to enjoy a time to relax with friends and family. It...
XXIII Olympic Winter Games The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea kicks off with the opening ceremony on Friday, February 9th at 5:00am CST. The games are set to run 16 days until closing ceremonies on February 25th. The games unofficially began with the torch relay...
New Stop Sign on Lafayette Street A new stop sign is set be installed on Lafayette Street at the Convent Street intersection on February 1, 2018. If you frequently drive in the Downtown Lafayette area, you are probably familiar with the intersection at Convent Street and Lafayette...
Freezing Temperatures & Outdoor Animals South Louisiana is experiencing incredibly cold weather. Temperatures are dropping below freezing overnight across the state and are expected to stay cold throughout the first week of January. You will be hearing TV news anchors and radio station disc jockeys reminding...
