The sugarcane season officially begins this weekend with the start of Iberia Parish's "Sugarcane Festival." This season is looking good-- a reason for farmers to celebrate.
After hurricanes Gustav and Ike last year, sugarcane farmers got off to a late and rocky start. Their crops were severely damaged and... more »
Iberia Street, between Main Street and Burke Street, will be closed today through Sunday for sugarcane festival events. The 4-day fun is free to the public, but, you're asked to leave your ice chests at home. more »