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• Spirit Of Acadiana: Anything is PASTAble Play Video

  September 18, 2012 10:13 AM

  On this segment of "Spirit of Acadiana" Scott tells use about one of Acadiana's tastiest events at the Petroleum Club! This Wednesday night, 232-HELP will be hosting a benefit called "Anything is Pastable". more »

• Benefit for Barry and Tina Blanchard Play Video

  August 7, 2012 8:52 AM

  A benefit to help Barry and Tina Blanchard whom were involved in a motorcycle accident on February 26, 2012. After many surgeries, Barry lost his battle to save his leg. Our benefit will consist of music by local bands and a live auction, as well as plate lunchen. This... more »

• Opelousas Catholic Student Fights Brain Tumor, Community Gives Support Play Video

  June 22, 2012 11:22 PM

  Opelousas Catholic School, already experiencing a difficult year after two other teens died in a car accident, once again bonds together to help another student. 15-year-old Meghan Briley is a sophomore and runs track at Opelousas Catholic. One of three triplets, her sisters said you can always tell her... more »

• Angelle Blanchard Kidney Transplant Benefit Play Video

  June 4, 2012 9:56 AM

  Angelle Blanchard Kidney Transplant Committee will be hosting a benefit at Cowboy's on Ambassador Caffery! The music starts at 10am and last until 6pm, on Sunday, June 10, 2012. This fundraiser is to help Angelle, who is waiting to undergo a kidney transplant this summer. There will be live, auctions,... more »

• Monroe workers benefit from surplus

  May 2, 2012 10:11 AM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said the city's continued good financial standing means he'll be able to give 2 percent pay raises to all eligible employees for the third year in a row. The News-Star reports the raise has already been accounted for in the fiscal 2012-2013... more »

• Love from above for Shaylen Play Video

  January 31, 2012 6:06 AM

  Love from Above for Shaylen" Benefit Saturday, will be held on February 4, 2012 in the Carencro Community Center, Corporate Sponsors/Donations. Shaylen Richard is a sweet five year old girl that lost both of her parents, Amber Chaisson Richard & Roderick "T-Pap" Richard, in a tragic motorcycle accident on October... more »

• La., W.Va. chefs team up to benefit fallen miners

  September 21, 2011 9:33 AM

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Fans of West Virginia and LSU football are laying the rivalry aside until Saturday night to collaborate on a culinary fundraiser for the families of 29 coal miners killed in an explosion last year. Morgantown's Richwood Grill is dishing up shrimp, crab and crawfish omelets, crab... more »

• Judice Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser/Benefit

  September 21, 2011 9:13 AM

  Event Name- Judice Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser/Benefit Organization- Judice Volunteer Fire Department Event Place- 401 Ranch Road, Duson, LA 70529 Event Date- Septebmer 24, 2011 Event Time- 12 noon until 8:00 pm Event Phone Number- 337-989-0019 Event Website- jleblanc@miswaco.com Event Information and... more »

• La. Tech research may benefit NASA

  September 6, 2011 7:56 AM

  RUSTON, La. (AP) - Researchers from Louisiana Tech University will be floating high above the Gulf of Mexico this month to conduct zero-gravity testing of an experimental DNA analysis instrument developed at Tech that could benefit future NASA astronauts. Niel Crews, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and Collin Tranter, a... more »

• Benefit for the Opelousas boys and girls club and Joshua's place

  March 2, 2011 6:34 AM

  A benefit in Opelousas tonight . Acadiana zydeco women's tackle football team is hosting A taste for Zydeco a fundraiser featuring some of Acadiana's finest chefs and live entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Opelousas boys and girls club and Joshua's place. The event kicks off in Opelousas Civic Center. more »

• Faith House Benefit concert

  January 5, 2011 10:23 AM

  Event Name: Faith House Benefit concert Organization: Folks of Acadiana Event Place: First Lutheran Church Event Date: January 8, 2011 Event Time: 7:00 Event Phone Number: (337)232-8954 Event Website: folksofacadiana.com Event Information: Concert is international recording artists and Lafayette's very own Beth Patterson.... more »

• Bus Crash Benefit Car Wash

  December 11, 2010 11:08 PM

  In Port Barre, one day after 5 year old Karen Stoute was laid to rest, support continued for the family's impacted by last week's school bus crash. Saturday, a car wash fundraiser was held for the Stoute family and also for the family of 15 year old Colby Richard,... more »

• Benefit the Boogie Fundraiser

  November 22, 2010 9:39 AM

  Benefit the Boogie (BtB) fundraiser will be at the Blue Moon Saloon on Sunday, November 28th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm Music and fun with a purpose. Music provided by the Radiators band. BtB is a fundraiser to create greater awareness of the risks musicians face to their health... more »

• Louisiana Children's Home Benefit Ride

  October 7, 2010 9:53 AM

  The Louisiana Children's Home Benefit Ride is being put on by the Asbury Methodist Church and Cajun Harley Davidson to benefit new SW LA Childrens home in Sulphur La. The event will be October 9, 2010. Registration is at 9am and the ride starts at 10am. Early registration gets... more »

• Benefit Concert For Murphy Family

  July 20, 2010 11:19 AM

  Sammy Kershaw and other artists have scheduled a July 20 concert to raise money for the family of Lafayette siblings hit by a drunk driver while in South Africa to see the World Cup. The June 16 accident killed 24-year-old Nicole Murphy and severely injured her brother Brian, who remains... more »

• Benefit for Family Hit by Drunk Driver in S.Africa

  July 12, 2010 8:52 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Sammy Kershaw and other artists have scheduled a July 20 concert to raise money for the family of Lafayette siblings hit by a drunk driver while in South Africa to see the World Cup. The June 16 accident killed 24-year-old Nicole Murphy and severely injured her... more »

• Benefit Concert For Murphy Family

  July 8, 2010 11:16 AM

  A Sammy Kershaw and Friends benefit concert has been announced to help raise money for Lafayette's Murphy Family. The rain or shine concert will take place on Tuesday July 20th at Parc International in downtown Lafayette beginning at 6pm. Participating artists include Sammy Kershaw, Jamie Bergeron, River Road, Jared Lane... more »

• May 16 Benefit Concert For Oil Spill Relief

  May 10, 2010 4:13 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Lenny Kravitz, Ani DiFranco and Mos Def are among the headliners for a benefit concert to support relief efforts for those affected by a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Kravitz, who lives part of the time in New Orleans, was the first to... more »

• Local Schools Collect Beads To Benefit LARC

  March 11, 2010 3:26 PM

  Local schools have taken part in the annual bead drive to benefit LARC of Acadiana. Fourth and fifth grade 4-H students of Live Oak Elementary recently held a Mardi Gras Bead drive for LARC. Coordinator of the club, Ms. Allison Canter, said the students were excited to recycle... more »

• Benefit for UL Students from Haiti

  February 10, 2010 8:21 PM

  In the month since an earthquake devastated Haiti, many on the campus of University of Louisiana Lafayette have opened their hearts and their wallets for a small group of students from Port au Prince. In all, there are 14 students from Haiti studying on campus, and for most their friends... more »

• Bailey's Opens To Benefit UL Lafayette Students From Haiti

  February 4, 2010 10:56 AM

  LAFAYETTE - On Wednesday, Feb. 10, local restaurant owner Ema Haq will open his Lafayette restaurant Bailey's Seafood and Grill to benefit UL Lafayette students from Haiti. The restaurant will offer a buffet for patrons from 5 to 10 p.m. with all proceeds going to the already-established UL... more »

• Haiti Benefit Concert To Be Held In Downtown Lafayette

  January 20, 2010 4:22 PM

  The City of Lafayette is teaming up with Festival International and the International Center for a concert to benefit Haiti relief efforts. The concert is being called "Strength in Numbers" - the national motto of Haiti. It will be held at Parc International this Saturday from 2-8 PM and... more »

• Home Bank To Offer CFA Cards To Benefit Charities

  December 15, 2009 6:03 PM

  Local financial institution Home Bank has partnered with Community Foundation of Acadiana to pilot a unique gift-giving idea this holiday season. The two groups partnered to provide select home bank customers with charity giving cards. The cards can be redeemed to benefit any organization nationwide. Each card will offer a... more »

• Together For Tipper

  December 10, 2009 12:13 PM

  Christopher "Tipper" Esponge, son of Marcelle Alexander and Chris Esponge, graduated from Delcambre High School in 2009. Tipper, an avid hunter, fisherman, and sportsman, decided to dedicate his life to serving our country. Tipper's life changed on August 25th, 2009. During basic training, he was injured in a routine drill... more »

• Benefit the Boogie

  November 23, 2009 11:45 AM

  David Egan has been writing and singing the blues for most of his fifty five years. Egan grew up in a musical household but it wasn't until he was 19 that he made the decision to make it his profession. Since then the Shreveport native has been all over the... more »