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• Tom at JOLIE's Play Video

  January 26, 2012 8:40 AM

  It's been a back and fourth battle between Lafayette and Louisville, but right now Acadiana is leading Southern Living's tastiest town in the south competition Acadiana chefs are encouraging everyone to keep up the voting... until January 31st!!! Click here to vote Lafayette ! more »

• Winnsboro man accused of hunting contest fraud

  January 24, 2012 9:33 AM

  WINNSBORO, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has accused a 54-year-old Winnsboro man of shooting a deer with an illegal weapon - and committing fraud by entering it in four big buck contests. Spokesman Adam Einck said Monday that Billy W. Jordan allegedly shot the buck... more »

• Last Couillon Standing Contest Play Video

  January 18, 2012 9:14 AM

  Last Couillon Standing Contest Goodwill Industries of Acadiana will be holding the performance of the Last Couillon Standing on January 19th. This show will determine the winner of the contest, and the comedian who will take the stage to represent the contest during this year's Cajun Comic Relief show.... more »

• Ex-Cop Pleads 'no contest' in Brutality Case

  September 23, 2010 4:38 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Rather than face trial for malfeasance in office, a former Eunice Police officer has entered a plea of no contest. Twenty-eight-year-old Micah C.Z. Arceneaux had been scheduled to go on trial later this week on charges of malfeasance and aggravated battery. His no contest plea, while... more »

• Ex-cop pleads 'no contest' in brutality case

  September 22, 2010 9:03 PM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Rather than face trial for malfeasance in office, a former Eunice Police officer has entered a plea of no contest. Twenty-eight-year-old Micah C.Z. Arceneaux had been scheduled to go on trial later this week on charges of malfeasance and aggravated battery. His no contest plea, while... more »

• $10K Playwrights Contest

  September 17, 2010 12:01 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Southern Rep theater in New Orleans announces a $10,000 national contest for plays by women of color. The Ruby Prize is named for civil rights advocate Ruby Bridges. In addition to $10,000, the winner gets a week-long development workshop at the Southern Rep New Play... more »

• "Be My Support" Bra Decorating Contest

  September 14, 2010 4:54 PM

  Opelousas, LA - In celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Opelousas General Health System will be sponsoring the "Be My Support" Bra Decorating contest. The first place winner will receive $100 chamber cash, 2nd place is $50 chamber cash and 3rd place is $25 chamber cash. Everyone is invited... more »

• Eunice Woman: No Contest "Solicitation For Murder"

  July 7, 2010 4:40 PM

  A sentencing date has been set for a Eunice woman accused of trying to hire someone to kill her estranged husband. Glynis Fournerat pled no contest to charges of "solicitation for murder" last month. Fournerat is scheduled to be sentenced August 17th. She will face anywhere between 5... more »

• The 2010 Acadiana's "Cutie Patootie" Photo Contest

  June 17, 2010 6:57 PM

  LightWriter Photography and Hearts of Hope are searching for the cutest kid in the Acadiana area. The 2010 Acadiana's "Cutie Patootie" Photo Contest will be held July 12th-July 14th, 2010 at LightWriter Photography Studio. We are looking for children ages 18 months to 12 years old to enter for a... more »

• Lafayette Wins Cleanest City Contest

  May 10, 2010 12:32 PM

  Louisiana Garden Club State judges have awarded Lafayette with the State Cleanest City title. Lafayette was awarded the District title at its March 31 judging and reception at Lafayette City Hall. The City of Lafayette hosted a breakfast on Tuesday, May 4, at the Hilton Hotel for the judges and... more »

• Louisiana to host new saltwater-fishing tournaments

  February 18, 2010 12:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana is getting ready to begin a new series of tag-and-release saltwater fishing tournaments. It's for two-person teams in boats that are at least 15 feet long and have live wells; redfish caught will be tagged by people from the Aquarium of the Americas. Five... more »

• Judges Selected For King's Costume Contest Downtown

  February 10, 2010 2:26 PM

  LAFAYETTE - Judges have been selected for the Annual Mardi Gras Costume Contest at King's Court to be held February 16, Mardi Gras day. The King's Court will be located at Parc Sans Souci on the corner of Polk and Vermilion Streets. The costume contest is free, and it's open... more »

• It's always gumbo weather for Rita Fontenot

  November 24, 2009 3:09 PM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - They say truckers know where the really good food is. And at least one truckstop gumbo is a definite winner. The chicken and sausage gumbo that Rita Fontenot simmers at King's Truck Stop in Port Barre was named tops in its category at the Soiree Royale... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 17, 2009

  November 18, 2009 7:47 AM

  Congratulations to CJ Dupre of Carencro! CJ is the winner of KATC's $300 Show me the Money Giveaway for Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The contest ends soon so hurry and register for your chance to win. more »