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• Annual Spring Open Car & Truck Show Play Video

  March 26, 2013 9:51 AM

  The Ford-Mustang Club of Acadiana will host the Ford Mustang Annual Open Car & Truck Show. The show takes place in Parc Hardy in Breaux Bridge. The event is March 30 and begins at 10 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. For more info call: 337-288-3054 Or visit:... more »

• Prosecutors Show Photos of Hudson's Slain Nephew

  April 25, 2012 1:42 PM

  The man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family appeared to cry at his trial Wednesday when prosecutors displayed graphic photographs of the youngest victim, Hudson's 7-year-old nephew. It was the third day of testimony in the trial and the first time Hudson's brother-in-law, William Balfour, has appeared to show any... more »

• Romney makes effort to show more personal side

  March 28, 2012 6:43 AM

  BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - Mitt Romney rarely wears suits anymore and sometimes his perfectly combed hair isn't so perfect. He shows up at NASCAR events and tweets pictures of himself eating Subway sandwiches. His wife, Ann, is a staple on the campaign trail and she gushes in a new online... more »

• Documents show NYPD infiltrated liberal groups

  March 23, 2012 6:43 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Undercover NYPD officers attended meetings of liberal political organizations and kept intelligence files on activists who planned protests around the country, according to interviews and documents that show how police have used counterterrorism tactics to monitor even lawful activities. The infiltration echoes the tactics the NYPD... more »

• Tulane professor lands show on MSNBC

  January 6, 2012 9:24 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Tulane University political science professor Melissa Harris-Perry's frequent appearances on MSNBC have paid off. The cable news network said Thursday that she is joining the team and will host her own talk show every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning Feb. 4.... more »

• Lafayette PD Featured on COPS

  September 11, 2011 12:32 PM

  The Lafayette Police Department was showcased on the television hit Cops. Saturday night, the first of the seven shows aired on fox for the all new season premiere. Crews rode around with the Lafayette Police Department for eight weeks, capturing every move. The chief of police tells us... more »

• Mavs Show Their Depth, Teamwork in Title Clincher

  June 13, 2011 11:38 AM

  MIAMI (AP) - When Dirk Nowitzki couldn't get anything to fall, Jason Terry couldn't miss. When Tyson Chandler got in foul trouble, Ian Mahinmi went in and hit two memorable baskets. When DeShawn Stevenson replaced Shawn Marion as the defensive stopper, he turned three quick steals into 3-pointers. The Dallas... more »

• Aluminum Show

  April 18, 2011 8:11 AM

  Heymann Performing Arts Center Lafayette, LA Wednesday April 20, 2011 7:30 pm From Israel and following the tidal wave of excitement it created at the Edinburgh Festival, comes The Aluminum Show with a combination of magical movement, dance and theater, special effects, creative mechanisms and acrobatic dance. Inanimate objects... more »

• New Reality Show Centers on Crawfish Industry

  March 17, 2011 11:55 PM

  A new reality show is being shot right here in Acadiana, and it centers around the crawfish industry. It's called the "Crawfish Cowboy," and will feature Lake Arthur resident Cody Newman. Newman raises his own crawfish, but also buys, cooks and sells them from his modest shop in Lake... more »

• Census Estimates Show More Blacks Moving to South

  February 16, 2011 7:20 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - American blacks who a century ago began leaving the South to escape segregation and racism are returning, lured by better jobs and quality of life and perhaps by something more intangible - a sense of home. The Southern U.S. region - primarily metropolitan areas such as Atlanta,... more »

• First Annual Zydeco Music Awards Show

  January 20, 2011 11:25 PM

  It was a milestone for Zydeco music Thursday night, with the inaugural Zydeco Music Awards Show. The red carpet was rolled out at the Heymann Performing Arts Center as people came from all over the south to honor and showcase Zydeco artists. "It's incredible, it's an adrenaline rush actually,"... more »

• E-mails Show Struggle to Guess Size of Gulf Spill

  November 25, 2010 9:52 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A review of thousands of government e-mails from last summer shows that the Obama administration struggled behind the scenes to determine just how much oil was leaking into the Gulf of Mexico from a broken BP well. The e-mails, obtained by The Associated Press through a Freedom... more »

• For Obama, election politics no laughing matter

  October 27, 2010 9:52 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama apparently thinks politics is no laughing matter, even when he's staring down a comedian. Obama barely cracked any jokes during an appearance Wednesday on "The Daily Show" despite host Jon Stewart's attempts to draw out the president's humorous side with a few of his... more »

• NPR gets earful from listeners on Williams firing

  October 22, 2010 9:50 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - NPR and its public radio stations around the country got an earful from listeners and angry citizens in the middle of pledge season Friday over its firing of commentator Juan Williams, receiving thousands of complaints and scattered threats to withhold donations. Still, a number of major stations... more »

• Comedy Talk Show Host Plan to Hold Opposing Political Rallies

  September 17, 2010 3:39 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart is hosting a "million moderate march" in Washington - for people who think shouting is annoying - but faux political nemesis Stephen Colbert will be nearby to keep fear alive against those "dark, optimistic forces." Colbert, host of Comedy Central's "The... more »

• Roger Ebert to appear on movie review show

  September 10, 2010 10:37 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Film critic Roger Ebert, who lost his ability to speak and eat after cancer surgeries, said Friday that he is returning to television on a movie review show that he is producing for public television. And, Ebert says, the thumbs up and thumbs down reviews made famous... more »

• Polls Show Obama Losing Independents

  August 15, 2010 11:10 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Independents who embraced President Barack Obama's call for change in 2008 are ready for a shift again, and that's worrisome news for Democrats. Only 32 percent of those citing no allegiance to either major party say they want Democrats to keep control of Congress in this November's... more »

• BP pays for show touting Miss. coast 'resilience'

  August 13, 2010 9:39 PM

  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour's office said Friday that former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff will host a one-hour television special later this month to promote the state and oil company BP is footing the bill. Crews will be in Biloxi next week to film performances by Hasselhoff,... more »

• Buffet Show T-Shirt

  July 14, 2010 11:31 AM

  BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - A Ventura, Calif., artist admits she goofed in leaving Mississippi off the official T-shirt sold at Jimmy Buffet's free concert on Sunday. Biloxi native Del Oehms Hamilton tells The Sun Herald that friends pointed out that her home state wasn't listed on the T-shirt she bought... more »

• Giant Oil Skimmer Faces Thursday Deadline To Show Progress

  July 12, 2010 4:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A giant Taiwanese oil skimmer faces a Thursday deadline to show progress in its efforts to help clean up the massive spill. Frank Maisano, a spokesman for the shipping company that owns the "A Whale" skimmer, says rough seas have hampered its ability to suck up... more »

• Jimmy Buffett Show on Gulf Postponed, Hits Tourism

  June 29, 2010 9:54 PM

  GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - Realty companies and hotels on Alabama's oil-stricken coast were hit with another wave of cancellations and lost business Tuesday after the free beachfront Jimmy Buffett concert was postponed because of the threat of Tropical Storm Alex. With coastal tourism business already off by about half... more »

• CNN's Larry King Says He's Ending Show

  June 29, 2010 8:50 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Larry King says he's stepping down this fall from the prime-time show that has anchored CNN's lineup for 25 years. All manners of statesmen, newsmakers and Hollywood stars have sat across his desk for plain-spoken interviews during the past quarter-century, but "Larry King Live" has recently... more »

• Justin Beiber To Headline Show At The Cajundome

  March 16, 2010 12:27 PM

  Justin Bieber fans get ready... he's coming to the Cajundome. The 16-year old pop singing sensation will be in Lafayette August 1st. His hits include, "Baby," "Love Me," and "One Less Lonely Girl". Bieber's "My World" North American Tour will travel through more than 40 cities with Sean Kingston.... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 25, 2009

  November 26, 2009 8:36 AM

  Congratulations to Gail Bellow of Maurice! Gail is the winner of KATC's Show Me the Money giveaway for Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Congrat's Gail! more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 24, 2009

  November 25, 2009 11:10 AM

  Congratulations to Erika Campbell from Abbeville! Erika is the winner of KATC's 300-hundred-dollar Show Me the Money giveaway for Tuesday, November 24, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 23, 2009

  November 24, 2009 8:46 AM

  Congratulations to Buffy Himel of Scott! Buffy is the winner of KATC's Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 23, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 20, 2009

  November 23, 2009 12:46 PM

  Congratulations to Glen Clark of Duson! Glen is the winner of KATC's Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 20th, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 19, 2009

  November 20, 2009 7:56 AM

  Congratulations to Ursula Hawkins of Rayne! Ursula is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Thursday, November 19, 2009. more »

• LPB Taping Broadcast At LITE

  November 19, 2009 5:28 PM

  Louisiana Public Broadcasting is taping its award-winning monthly public affairs show at Lafayette's LITE center. The program will air next Wednesday at 7 PM and the following Sunday at 4 PM. The topic of the show is economic growth, high-tech industry, and how the state can improve on both. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 18, 2009

  November 19, 2009 7:45 AM

  Congratulation's to Roxanne Lavergne of Sunset. Roxanne is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Tune in tonight at 10pm and find out who the next lucky winner is.....it could be you! 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 »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 16, 2009

  November 17, 2009 7:27 AM

  Congratulations to Selena Pontiff of Abbeville! Selena is the winner of the $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 16, 2009! more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 13, 2009

  November 14, 2009 11:57 AM

  Congratulations to Michael Guilbeau of Lafyette! Michael is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 13, 2009. Enter our giveaway and keep watching our late edition Monday's through Friday's when we announce another lucky winner. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 12, 2009

  November 13, 2009 7:44 AM

  Congratulations to Lecretia Rabone of Lafayette! Lecretia is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Thursday, November 12, 2009. Keep watching each weeknight as we announce a winner during our 10pm newscast. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 11, 2009

  November 12, 2009 7:20 AM

  Congratulations to Terry Bosley of Lafayette! Terry is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Tune in every weeknight at 10pm when we announce another lucky winner. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 10, 2009

  November 11, 2009 11:52 AM

  Congratulations to Dondra Pellerin of Franklin! Dondra is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Keep watching each night at 10pm when we announce another winner. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 9, 2009

  November 10, 2009 7:40 AM

  Congratulations to Anthony Tauzin of New Iberia! Anthony is the winner of the $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Monday, November 9, 2009. Stay tuned to KATC and KATC.com as we announce another winner tonight at 10pm. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 6, 2009

  November 7, 2009 10:02 AM

  Congratulations to Michelle Allen of Jeanerette. Michelle is the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Friday, November 6, 2009. Keep watching each night at 10pm to see if your the next winner! more »

• OGHS: “Pink Bag Luncheon & Fashion Show"

  November 6, 2009 11:22 AM

  Opelousas General Health System recently held a Pink Bag Luncheon and Fashion Show in conjunction with the "Paint the Town Pink" campaign, which is supported by a grant from the Acadiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event was held at Indian Hills Country Club. Breast Cancer... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 5, 2009

  November 6, 2009 7:47 AM

  Congratulations to Ronnie LeJeune of New Iberia! Ronnie is the winner of our $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for November 5, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner, November 4, 2009

  November 5, 2009 7:33 AM

  Congratulations to Michelle Olivier of Church Point! Michelle is the winner of our $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Watch our late edition tonight at 10 as we announce another winner and visit KATC.com if you would like to enter Show Me the Money.... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 3, 2009

  November 4, 2009 7:48 AM

  Congratulations to Sonya Alleman of Rayne! Sonya is the winner of our $300 Show Me the Money Giveaway for Tuesday, November 3, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 2, 2009

  November 3, 2009 11:23 AM

  Congratulations to MeDarrell Turner of New Iberia! You are the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for November 2, 2009. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: October 30, 2009

  November 2, 2009 8:40 AM

  Congratulation's to CECIL ANTIE of Port Barre. Cecil is the winner of the $300 gift card given away on Friday, October 30, 2009. Tune in to KATC's late edition every weeknight as we announce another winner. more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: October 29, 2009

  October 30, 2009 8:07 AM

  KATC is once again showing you the money. Beginning October 29th we will be giving away $300-hundred-dollars to help with your holiday shopping. Each night at 10 o'clock, a lucky winner will be announced. Congratulations to Nick Smith of Broussard , he is the winner of a $300 gift... more »