Spraying Roof on Hot Louisiana Day Has Benefits and Drawbacks
South Louisiana summers are no joke — and one Facebook comment about spraying a garden hose on a roof sparked a whole conversation worth having.
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Abbeville Fire Department Called Out to Cool Down Bridge
When the heat gets bad enough, even the infrastructure starts to struggle. Abbeville firefighters got a call that had nothing to do with flames — and everything to do with a stuck drawbridge.
The Hottest Summer Month in Louisiana Brings Extreme Temperatures to State
Louisiana summers rank second hottest in the entire country, and the gap between now and cooler weather is longer than most people realize.
Louisiana Homeowners Should Put Scraps in Freezer During Summer Months
Summer in South Louisiana hits different when your garbage can starts smelling like something crawled in and died — because something basically did.
The Hottest Day on Record in The State of Louisiana
Back in 1936, a small town in Bossier Parish set the heat record.
Who in Louisiana Actually Keeps Their AC at 78?
Experts say Louisiana homeowners should keep their thermostat at 78 degrees in summer. Most locals say there's no way they're doing that.
Some in Acadiana Are Returning Watermelons Due to Color
In Breaux Bridge, a little fruit stand reveals a colorful twist on a summer classic. Bet you’ve never heard this about yellow watermelons!
Louisiana Parents Urged to Not Let Kids Dig Holes in Sand
As families flock to the beach this summer, a recent scare reminds us all of the hidden dangers lurking beneath the sand.