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2026 Rayne Frog Festival This Weekend
The 54th Rayne Frog Festival is May 7–9, 2026. Wayne Toups headlines Friday night, with Jamie Bergeron, Rusty Metoyer, and more. Parade, frog races, and carnival included.
Crucial Deadline Approaching: Some SNAP Users in Louisiana May Lose Benefits
A big change is on the horizon for SNAP users in Louisiana — it’s time to keep an eye on those benefits before they disappear.
Shreveport Residents Are Being Tracked and Cataloged By Private Camera Systems
Over a hundred cameras are now keeping an eye on Shreveport residents, but at what cost? Privacy concerns are rising as surveillance becomes more widespread.
Louisiana Residents Could Lose Snap Benefits Beginning in June
A hefty overhaul of SNAP benefits is on the horizon, and it’s not just numbers — it’s about real lives and families in our community.
Child Killed in Pre-Dawn Lafayette Apartment Fire, Two Hurt
A 9-year-old girl was killed in an early morning apartment fire on Lafayette's Barracks Street. Four fire departments responded. The cause is under investigation.
Acadiana Mourns Loss Of Beloved Music Icon Lee Allen Zeno
Lee Allen Zeno, a Grammy-winning bassist and Acadiana icon, has passed away. The beloved musician leaves behind a powerful legacy.
Powerball Jackpot Split by Two Tickets Saturday
Two states struck jackpot gold while Louisiana missed out this round. It’s a wild ride in the world of Powerball!
8 Cajun-Inspired Blue Bell Flavors Louisiana Needs
What if we could sit down with the folks at Blue Bell and create some very uniquely Acadiana new ice cream flavors?
Superintendent Breaks Silence On Boosie Visit And Principal Leave
LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet addresses the Boosie visit controversy as the Northside principal remains on leave.
2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair Set for May 22-31 at Cajundome
The 2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair runs May 22–31 at the Cajundome in Lafayette. Free parking, $5 general admission, carnival rides, Dino Takeover, and live music.
Can Garrett Nussmeier Claim The Starting Role In Kansas City?
As training camp kicks off, an unexpected quarterback battle is brewing, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the Chiefs.
Lafayette Teen Recovered; Navy Sailor Faces Federal Charges
A Navy serviceman faces federal charges after flying a 14-year-old Lafayette girl to Virginia using a fake birthdate and a paid flight. Minimum 10 years in prison.
Rapper Boosie Addresses Lafayette Parish Principal Put on Leave
A local high school visit goes sideways after rapper Boosie Badazz's appearance, leaving many scratching their heads over the principal's sudden leave.
Cajuns Build Saturday Doubleheader Around Lucroy Ceremony
Friday's Cajuns-Georgia State opener is postponed to Saturday, creating a doubleheader around Jonathan Lucroy's 2 p.m. jersey retirement at Russo Park.
Get a Free Firehouse Sub if You Have One of These 7 Names
Firehouse Subs is so proud of their new sandwich they've just announced they want give you one for free...if you have one of these 7 names.
Dangerous New Drug Spreading Across States, DEA Warns
A new opioid stronger than fentanyl is circulating in counterfeit pills, raising overdose risks in Louisiana and beyond.
How You Can Win $1000 in Groceries on 99.9 KTDY
As grocery prices climb, a little help is on the way. Tune in to see how you could score a shopping spree this summer!
Louisiana Businesses and Agencies Show ‘Bigfoot’ in Their Establishments
A mysterious figure, an evening yard work session, and a dash of local lore — this Sasquatch sighting has everyone talking.