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4/29/2013

BBB warns unexpected drip pricing fees can drive up vacation costs

Posted 1:06 PM 4/29/2013 by MELISSA CANONE

Press Release - Many Acadiana consumers and families save hard-earned money the entire year to be able to afford that special summer vacation. Like most expenses outside of the normal family or individual budget, prices are kept in check to ensure financial affordability without worry. (More)...

Hunter Hayes meet and greet

4/27/2013

Girl Scout Cookie Money Stolen

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Posted 12:32 PM 4/27/2013 by Erin Steuber

A Lafayette girl scout troop is turning to the community for help after their cookie money was stolen.

Now, the troop is having to skip a trip they worked so hard for all year. After three weekends and more than 35-hundred boxes of cookies, cookie sales came to an end for Troop (More)...

4/26/2013

Branch man pleads guilty to theft of intellectual property

Posted 5:39 PM 4/26/2013 by KATC(PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Glenn J. Soileau, 64, of Branch, La., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Magistrate JudgeC. Michael Hill to illegally accessing a computer which held valuable copyright protected oilfield intellectual (More)...

Stamp out Hunger Food Drive

Acadiana Sportsmens League Honors Robert Love for Career Conservation Work

Young musicians cling to Cajun, zydeco traditions

4/25/2013

Show Me The Money

Posted 11:33 AM 4/25/2013

KATC is SHOWING YOU THE MONEY!!!!! We're giving away $300, every week day, for the next 20 days! All you have to do is watch for the word of the day at 5 & 6, fill out the form, and we'll announce the winner at 10. EASY! And you can play every day! GOOD LUCK! Read the rules here: http://www.katc.com/pages/show-me-the-money-2013/

Savoy-Swords System, Inc. suspends water service

4/24/2013

INNOV8 Schedule for Thursday, April 25

Posted 4:27 PM 4/24/2013

Here is a breakdown of the events for Thursday, April 25:

What: Food for Thought: Bryan SivakWhen: Thursday, April 25, 2013(7:30AM - 9:30AM)

Where: Petroleum ClubTopic: Bryan Sivak, Chief Technology Officer of U.S. Department of Health & Human (More)...

Pandemonium Theater Group presents "The Little Mermaid"

Attorney General's office arrest accused sexual predators; four in Acadiana

CASA's Second Annual Balloon Release and Volunteer Recognition

4/23/2013

Community Foundation of Acadiana Partners with the I-49 South Coalition

Posted 3:40 PM 4/23/2013 by MELISSA CANONE (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) is proud to announce its partnership with the I-49 South Coalition. The Coalition was formed to support the completion of Interstate 49 South from Lafayette to I-310 at Boutte and is partnering with CFA to provide expertise and financial oversight to all (More)...

Acadiana business opens new technology laboratory

4/22/2013

Breaux Bridge Native Promoted at Sea

Posted 1:07 PM 4/22/2013 by (PHOTO CREDIT: Cpl. John Robbart III)

Cpl. Dylan S. Melancon, from Breaux Bridge, La., was promoted at sea aboard the USS Peleliu. Melancon is a CH-53E Super Stallion airframes mechanic, and member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The promotion took place on April 1.

The 15th (More)...