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• NJ gov., mayor channel Seinfeld in video parody

  May 16, 2012 7:21 AM

  TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the mayor of New Jersey's largest city are channeling the Seinfeld-Newman rivalry in a video parody that spoofs the mayor's heroics and Christie's vice presidential potential. The Republican governor finds himself thwarted at do-gooding by Newark Mayor Cory Booker. The... more »

• 'Cable Guy' tours country for History Channel

  January 5, 2012 10:42 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Funny man Dan Whitney, the Blue Collar Comedy crew member known as "Larry the Cable Guy," says Louisiana and Alaska are among the states that gave him great fodder for the second season of his History Channel show "Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy,"... more »

• Incumbents Missing from Live Debates

  September 15, 2011 11:27 PM

  Political debates have now become the topic of debate in Acadiana, as two incumbents so far haven't attended the events at Acadiana Open Channel, put on by Acadiana Progressives and the Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee. Incumbent State Representative Ricky Hardy (D-Lafayette) was expected to attend the first night... more »

• Live Debates Kick Off Campaign Season

  September 13, 2011 11:26 PM

  Campaign season is here and candidates have hit the ground running. Acadiana's Open Channel kicked off this election period with the first live debate to be broadcast, which started at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. Six candidates had 90 seconds per question to make their opinions heard. Tuesday's debate included House... more »

• "Bullying Stops With Me!" Campaign Gets Underway

  November 2, 2010 2:41 AM

  KATC has teamed up with The Family Tree and Acadian Open Channel (AOC) for a one of a kind campaign in Acadiana:  "Bullying Stops With Me!" "Bullying Stops With Me is a campaign aimed at stopping bullying in our community," said Dr. Dena Moore, CEO of The Family Tree.... more »

• UPDATE-Man Who Took Discovery Channel Employees Hostage is Dead

  September 1, 2010 5:20 PM

  UPDATE-SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) - Law enforcement official: Discovery Channel gunman shot by police is dead. ----------------------------------------- SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) - Police say they have shot an armed man who took three people hostage in the Discovery Channel network's headquarters in suburban Washington. All of the hostages are... more »

• Rosie O'Donnell gets daytime TV on Oprah's channel

  August 5, 2010 10:23 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rosie O'Donnell is returning to daytime TV with a talk show on Oprah Winfrey's new network. Winfrey announced the show Thursday, calling O'Donnell a true original who brings passion to everything she does. O'Donnell hosted a syndicated series, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" from 1996 to 2002... more »

• KATC launches CW digital multicast channel on June 14

  June 14, 2010 3:53 PM

  KATC Communications Inc. launched our new CW digital multicast channel on June 14, 2010. We are now broadcasting this CW affiliate as a sub channel on KATC digital channel 3.2. Over-the-air viewers will need to perform an auto-tune function for their digital television sets and or digital converter set top... more »

• Lafayette History

  November 13, 2009 9:48 AM

  Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel recently wrapped a series of listening tours. Hhe wanted to know what vision Lafayette residents had for the hub city in 10... 20... or 30 years. But as one wise man said, in order to figure out where we're going, we must remember where we've... more »

• 3 Minute Movie Event

  November 12, 2009 11:33 AM

  3 Minute Movie Event A special challenge is being issued to all writers, actors, videographers, storytellers and other creative - adventurous types who want to have a great time in a fun and exciting new way. Acadiana Open Channel is hosting a 3 Minute Movie Challenge. The idea... more »

• Obama aide accuses Fox of operating as GOP arm

  October 12, 2009 1:20 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - One of President Barack Obama's top aides says Fox News Channel acts like a wing of the Republican Party. White House Communications Director Anita Dunn told CNN's "Reliable Sources" on Sunday that Fox News operates "almost as either the research arm or the communications arm of... more »

• Investigation Update In Rosie Ledet Case

  September 17, 2009 1:47 PM

  A decision could soon be made about the baby that was born in Acadia Parish. The Allen Parish District Attorney is expected to decide whether charges will be filed within the week. Rosie Ledet could be charged with unlawful disposal of human remains. She's accused of giving birth to a... more »

• Road Closed: Airport Road in Vermilion Parish

  September 17, 2009 1:31 PM

  La 3267 (Airport Road) in or near the City of Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, will be closed ¾ of a mile south of La. 14 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009, until 12:00 noon Friday, November 13, 2009, for bridge replacement. Detour will consist of La 14... more »

• White House Releases Transcripts of Obama's Speech

  September 8, 2009 2:59 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - In a speech that drew fire even before he delivered it, President Barack Obama will tell the nation's schoolchildren he "expects great things from each of you." The White House posted Obama's remarks, scheduled for Tuesday, in advance on its Website at midday Monday. Obama's planned... more »

• Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Giveaway

  September 7, 2009 8:57 AM

  Chick-Fil-A is kicking off the 2009 college football season with a FREE chicken sandwich giveaway. Today (Monday, September 7th), from 10:30am to 8pm, customers can visit any participating restaurant wearing their favorite sports-related apparel to receive a free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich. This includes any article of clothing with... more »