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• From Trick-Or-Treaters to Party-Goers: Celebrating Halloween 2012 Play Video

  October 31, 2012 11:24 PM

  There's something in the air Halloween night in Acadiana, whether you're young or old, people were out celebrating the night. River Ranch in Lafayette was the place to be for trick-or-treaters. From spooky to sparkly, it's all about two things for kids on Halloween: the costume and candy. When... more »

• Sex offenders to attend meeting during Halloween

  October 31, 2012 4:52 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Registered sex offenders will have to report to a special education session on Halloween night. The Town Talk reports that the Alexandria District Probation and Parole Office will conduct the session between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday in Alexandria. The Alexandria District serves Avoyelles, Catahoula,... more »

• Lafayette Halloween

  November 1, 2010 12:04 AM

  Trick or treaters hit the streets in many communities across Acadiana Sunday night. Also out there, KATC's Mike Magnoli....here he is with a look at the costumes, the candy, and the crazy things that can happen before a news crew on Halloween. more »

• Dad, Mom, Twins: Haunted House a Family Affair

  October 30, 2010 6:12 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Ten years ago, when Larry Breaux decided he wanted to work at the House of Shock, the haunted house in Jefferson Parish didn't exactly have a family-friendly reputation. In the 1990s, protesters picketed, decrying the place as Satanic. Some even broke in and scattered holy water... more »

• 8th Annual Safe Halloween for Kids at Le Vieux Village in Opelousas

  October 28, 2010 2:01 PM

  Opelousas, LA - Families are invited to celebrate a safe Halloween at the 8th annual Safe Halloween for Kids at Le Vieux Village. This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Le Vieux Village located at 828 East Landry Street,... more »

• Police Urge Safety For Those Taking Part in Halloween

  October 27, 2010 11:45 AM

  Halloween will be celebrated on Sunday, October 31, 2010, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, within the City of Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department has the following recommendations to assure a safe and enjoyable Halloween. Choose costumes that are marked flame retardant and add reflective tape or... more »

• Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP

  October 26, 2010 4:31 PM

  IHOP will be giving kids 12 and under a free Scary Face Pancake Friday, October 29th from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The "design-your-own" Scary Face Pancake includes a pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, served with two mini OREO cookies and candy corn on the side,... more »

• Halloween Sex Offender Crackdown

  October 26, 2010 12:41 PM

  On October 30 and October 31, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Compliance and Awareness Unit (CAP Unit) and Warrants Division will be conducting address verifications of registered child predators throughout Calcasieu Parish. In an effort to insure the safety of the community, the CAP Unit verifies the... more »

• Basile Will be First Acadiana Town to Celebrate Halloween

  October 18, 2010 7:56 PM

  The small town of Basile is mainly known for the Swine Festival, which is why trick or treating typically comes a few days early in the town of two thousand. Basile resident, Brenda Chibodeaux, said "it's usually early, but not this early." This year ghosts and goblins will... more »

• Fatal Shooting on Levee Investigated

  October 4, 2010 6:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Authorities say a 17-year-old has been shot to death on the Mississippi River levee. Darius Augustus was shot Saturday night near the flag poles across from the Baton Rouge dock around 10:50 p.m. A police report says Augustus was standing on the levee with a... more »

• Halloween meeting for 100 sex offenders

  October 31, 2009 4:26 PM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - About 100 sex offenders from a six-parish area in Central Louisiana had orders to attend a Halloween night meeting at the Louisiana Probation and Parole office in Alexandria. Officials say the meeting, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is partly to help the community feel... more »

• Weekend Rundown: October 30, 2009

  October 30, 2009 8:19 AM

  A terrifying musical melody gets you in the Halloween spirit on Friday. UL's Symphony Orchestra dresses for the part at 7:30 in Angelle Hall for this year's Halloween concert. Local businesses join in on the trick-or-treating. Friday, some merchants in Downtown Crowley pass out treats for "Witchy Way down Main... more »

• Fire Prevention Month Concludes on Halloween

  October 29, 2009 9:22 AM

  Baton Rouge, LA, October 27, 2009 - Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning, Jr. reminds us that Fire Prevention Month concludes this Friday on Halloween Night. "Halloween can be exciting for children and adults. Halloween Parties, Trick or Treating, Fall Festivals and Haunted Houses are all enjoyable. However, I... more »

• Keep Your Child's Smile Halloween Healthy

  October 27, 2009 1:45 PM

  Your children are excited about eating Halloween candy, but you may worry that too much sugar is not only bad for their health, but also their teeth. Here are some tips to help keep your kids smiling bright: Pediatric dentist Dr. William Keaty say hard candies such as... more »

• Halloween 2009 poses special risks for pedestrians and motorists

  October 26, 2009 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE-The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is warning that Halloween 2009 in Louisiana poses special safety challenges to the thousands of young trick-or-treaters, adult party-goers and football tailgaters who will be walking or riding through neighborhoods after dark. "Halloween this year is both on a Saturday night and on the... more »

• Lafayette Police Urge Halloween Safety

  October 26, 2009 10:13 AM

  Halloween will be celebrated on Saturday October 31, 2009, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, within the City of Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department has the following recommendations to assure a safe and enjoyable Halloween. • Choose costumes that are marked flame retardant and add reflective tape or... more »

• HALLOWEEN MUSIC: Symphony Orchestra to put on concert

  October 23, 2009 11:55 AM

  LAFAYETTE - The UL Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Blaney, will be presenting its annual Halloween concert on Oct. 30, in the Angelle Hall auditorium. Adults and little ones alike can get into the Halloween spirit by wearing their favorite Halloween costume to the concert; all... more »

• Physicians Give Tips on Avoiding Trick-or-Treat Injuries

  October 16, 2009 1:03 PM

  Washington, DC - The nation's emergency physicians want costumes, candy and fun times to be the only things you and your children experience this Halloween. But unfortunately each year a fun spooky adventure can become an all too-real nightmare that ends in the emergency department. "Halloween should be about... more »

• The Pumpkin Patch

  September 28, 2009 10:26 AM

  The Covenant United Methodist Church will be holding the annual "Punkin Patch" begining October 1-31 (every day). Mon- Sat 9:00am-7:00pm and on Sunday 1:00-7:00 pm. The "Punkin Patch" is located at the Covenant United Methodist Church on 300 E. Martial Ave. Lafayette. For more information log on to www.covenantum.org or... more »