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• Christians Celebrate Good Friday Play Video

  April 6, 2012 6:43 PM

  Thousands of Christians across the world are celebrating Good Friday, including right here in Acadiana. For many, the day is spent enjoying family and food. KATC'S Chris Welty caught up with church-goers Friday who get closer to the true meaning of the holiday. A re-enactment of one of... more »

• Hernando's mayor cited as national good example

  April 3, 2012 9:26 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two national health organizations say the mayor of Hernando, Miss., is doing a great job of helping residents get healthier. Chip Johnson will join officials from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute for a teleconference Tuesday about their state-by-state... more »

• Mardi Gras Beads Donation for a Good Cause

  February 12, 2012 5:51 PM

  Starting Monday, February 13, and continuing through the end of March, The Arc of Acadiana and Lafayette Auto Dealers Association (LADA) will be sponsoring a Mardi Gras Bead Drive. The campaign will kick off February 13 and continue until March 31. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold,... more »

• Changes Coming to Good Morning Acadiana

  December 22, 2010 3:06 PM

  Because we know you just can't get enough of them, we're giving you an extra 1/2 hour of Good Morning Acadiana! Starting January 3rd, you can start watching Tom, Tracy, and Dave at 4:30 a.m. Spread the message to your friends, and we'll be seeing you dark and early. more »

• Bad Play Turns Good for Saints in Win Over Cowboys

  November 26, 2010 9:31 AM

  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins admittedly took a bad angle at the same time one of the cornerbacks slipped. That left Roy Williams wide open and sprinting down the field seemingly about the seal an incredible Thanksgiving comeback for the Dallas Cowboys. "Honestly, it could have been... more »

• Good Health Before, During and After Pregnancy Play Video

  October 6, 2010 10:15 AM

  LAFAYETTE, LA-Pregnancy is an exciting time of major change. From the very start, your baby-to-be alters your body and the way you live your daily life. The best way to approach pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period is to be informed. If you are planning to become pregnant, see... more »

• Surface of Beaches Looking Good While Crude Lies Buried Beneath White Sand

  September 27, 2010 7:03 AM

  NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. (AP) - At the height of summer, tar balls and paddies of oil were rolling ashore along the Florida Panhandle. Months later, sand castles are being built and swimmers frolic in the water, even though crude lies buried beneath the white sands. Despite lingering concerns about the... more »

• Sick Dolphin Rescued in Good Shape and Getting Better

  August 16, 2010 12:53 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program says a sick dolphin rescued from the Gulf of Mexico in June is now in good shape and getting even better. Audubon Aquarium spokeswoman Meghan Calhoun says the 7-foot-9-inch male weighed 232 pounds when it stranded June... more »

• Gulf Cleanup will Change Once Oil Stops For Good

  July 29, 2010 8:58 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The government's point man for the Gulf spill plans to meet with coastal parish officials Thursday to talk about what's next now that the oil has stopped flowing. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said crews are having trouble finding patches of the crude that had... more »

• LeBron James Announcement on Good Morning America

  July 8, 2010 4:51 PM

  NBA superstar LeBron James will sit down with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts immediately following his highly-anticipated and much talked-about announcement tonight regarding which team he selected to play for after his free agency. This is the first and only interview for broadcast television he will do this evening... more »

• Newspapers needed for animal center Play Video

  November 18, 2009 11:32 AM

  The Lafayette Animal Control Center is in need of many items, especially with the cooler months ahead of us, however, old newspapers or towels for their four-legged residents would be much appreciated. If you or someone you know is capable of donating or maybe interested in adopting an animal... more »

• Dorian Driscoll: Want to talk Turkey! Play Video

  November 11, 2009 4:09 PM

  Some stuff about stuffing: 1)stuff just before roasting 2) be sure internal temp. of meat reaches 180 degress F and center of stuffing reaches 165 degrees before removing from the oven 3) never cook stuffed poultry in the microwave oven 4) refrigerate leftover poultry and stuffing separately. S-L-O-W...D-O-W-N many of... more »

• Winners of the Miles Perret/Clint Black Concert

  October 23, 2009 1:14 PM

  Over the past three days GMA has given away FREE Clint Black/Jaryd Lane tickets; congratulations to Jenny Broussard of Mire, Pam Benoit of Church Point and Barbara Meaux of Rayne. These lucky winners and a guest will enjoy a night of food, fun, and music held (rain or shine) downtown... more »

• Local Faces Take Part In Boogie Nights At City Club

  October 23, 2009 11:07 AM

  Boogie Nights will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at City Club in River Ranch. The Lafayette Village People will perform at the event benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Performers include KATC's own Tom Voinche, City-Parish President Joey Durel, Terry Huval of LUS, Marcus Brown, Ben Berthelot, and councilman Keith Patin. more »

• Crowley Country Showdown

  September 24, 2009 9:49 AM

  Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:00PM - 8:00PM Rice Theatre, Crowley, La www.crowley-la.com 337-783-0824 Visit the Rice Theatre for a night of country music featuring Pee Wee White Wing, Charlene Howard, Mac Johnson and more. Proceeds benefit Kris Kringle for Kids. Tickets are $12 and $6 for... more »