HOUMA, La. (AP) - A coalition of volunteers from around the country spent the week in Terrebonne Parish working to restore Raccoon Island with a new tool for rebuilding land. The Courier reports the New York-based Restore the Earth Foundation partnered with San Francisco-based For the Bayou. Volunteers from AmeriCorps... more »
Dozens strolled through Downtown Lafayette Saturday to raise awareness and money for a good cause.
The Autism Society of Acadiana held their 5th annual "Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day" at Parc International. After the 1-mile walk, folks enjoyed live music, food and games... and each others company.... more »
Event Name: 5th Annual Autism Walk for Hope and Family Fun Day
Organization: Autism Society of Acadiana
Event Place: Parc International
Event Date: March 26, 20112
Event Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Phone Number: 337-235-4425
Event Website: www.AcadianaAutism.org
Event Information: A... more »
A family friendly event in downtown Lafayette Saturday evening.
Folks had a good time at "Hope-Fest" over at Parc International. There was food, music from local bands, and games. The event was sponsored by the junior class of St. Thomas More Catholic High School, and all money raised going... more »
CHASE, La. (AP) - After two years of devastating weather, Northeastern Louisiana sweet potato growers are cautiously optimistic. "It looks like we could have one of the best crops we've had in years," Morehouse Parish grower Kelsey McKoin, who planted about 300 acres this year, said during the annual LSU... more »
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Crews hoped to begin pumping mud and perhaps cement down the throat of the blown-out oil well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday in what BP officials said could be the method of attack that finally snuffs the spill. Engineers planned to... more »
VENICE, La. (AP) - Environmentalists hope the Gulf oil spill will invigorate the movement and finally persuade Americans to change their energy-dependent lifestyles. The ruptured well has poured more than 4 million of gallons of crude into the sea and counting. But activists worry that the full effect of the... more »
Hearts of Hope, formerly known as Stuller Place, is a non-profit agency whose aim is to reduce the trauma experienced by child and adult victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault. All services are confidential and are completed without expense for the clients. Located in Lafayette, LA, Hearts of Hope... more »