Around Acadiana
5/8/2013
United Way of Acadiana earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Posted 10:15 AM 5/8/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
LAFAYETTE - United Way of Acadiana's sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that United Way of Acadiana has earned this top (More)...
2012-2013 School Year Winding Down
5/7/2013
Local artist, humanitarian & close member of KATC family passes away
Posted 3:15 PM 5/7/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
In Loving Memory of BRIAN RESO, ARTIST AND HUMANITARIAN. Brian was the beloved partner, brother, son, uncle, great uncle, godfather, and truest friend to many other people. Born on September 20, 1939, he died on May 6, 2013, cared for and watched over to the end by his (More)...
BBB of Acadiana alerts consumers to "Overstock" websites
5/6/2013
Flood Insurance Rates May Rise
Posted 6:53 PM 5/6/2013 by Chris Welty
Hundreds of residents may see their flood insurance policies increase by thousands of dollars.
The National Flood Insurance Program is looking to fill budget shortfalls by increasing insurance premiums. In 2012, Congress approved the Biggert Waters Flood Reform Act. Any homeowner who (More)...
BBB of Acadiana alerts consumers to Overstock websites
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Summer program accepting applications
5/4/2013
May 4th Acadiana Election Results
Posted 11:22 PM 5/4/2013 by katc
Five Acadiana parishes participated in voting today. Most of the items on the ballot were for property tax renewals. Here's a breakdown of tonight's election results:
FINAL in St. Martin Parish: To renew a 1-cent sales tax, generating an estimated $6.6 million a year, and rededicate the (More)...
5/3/2013
Step Outside Day Set for May 11 at Sherburne WMA
Posted 4:14 PM 5/3/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
The 9th Annual Step Outside Day, an outdoor education program, will be held at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area in the Atchafalaya Basin on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Step Outside Day is open to all children and adults. Sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) (More)...
DOTD releases map of I-49 South from Lafayette to Berwick
Living Legend honoree: Dr. William J. Broussard
5/2/2013
Ballot items on tap Saturday in some Acadiana communities
Posted 5:22 PM 5/3/2013
Voters in several Acadiana parishes will go to the polls to decide whether or not they want to fund a variety of projects, from hospitals in St. Mary Parish to education programs and new school construction in St. Martin, from improved drainage in Vermilion to police and fire services in (More)...
Schools of the Sacred Heart winners at Canstruction
Basile High School Marching Band set to perform at 2014 Sugar Bowl
5/1/2013
Volunteers Needed to help Sort Food
Posted 4:26 PM 5/1/2013 by MELISSA CANONE (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)
Lafayette, La. - Volunteer and help families meet their basic need for food by participating in the 20th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive in partnership with United Way of Acadiana, the USPS and Food Net. Volunteers are needed to help collect and sort food. (More)...
KATC.com is Social!
KATC Videos
