GOLDEN MEADOW, La. (press release) – The South Lafourche Levee District is partnering with Shell to implement a new approach to levee protection, Cajun Coral, at Second Turn in Golden Meadow, to strengthen long-term coastal resilience. In partnership with Natrx,…
LAFAYETTE, La – The Louisiana Music Museum is a program and property of Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with the mission of “Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana.” The project will serve as an expansion…
LAFAYETTE, La. – The 2026 Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28, at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium. In 2025, the inaugural Lafayette Coffee Festival took place in Downtown Lafayette. However, this year, festival organizer and co-founder…
At its March council meeting, the City of Scott proclaimed World Down Syndrome Day, formally recognizing the day and aligning Scott with the global celebration. The mayor of Scott, Jan-Scott Richard, invited the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) to…
RIVER PARISHES, La. (press release) – On March 15, River Parish residents rejoiced as Ryan Coogler’s horror/action saga "Sinners" won four awards at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, including original…
ARNAUDVILLE, La. (press release) – Monthly Zydeco Jam sessions launch in Arnaudville Saturday, March 21, at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective and will happen every third Saturday with free admission. Zydeco Izreal, born Israel Chaisson, an 18-year-old musician from Lafayette, seeks…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — UL Lafayette professors Dr. Charles Taylor, an expert in biomedical engineering and cardiovascular modeling, and Dr. Jacob King, a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, invented the patented Electrocardiography Triggered Piston Pump.…
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. – The Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival takes place March 20-21 at the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville, showcasing Acadian history, culture, music and traditions. The free, family-friendly festival is on Bayou Teche at S. New Market St.…
HOUMA, La – Spring events at Terrebonne Parish Library range from the weekly Downtown Houma Makers Market on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the main library to the all-day Spring Scavenger Hunt on March 31 at…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - The Hondo Rodeo Fest makes its New Orleans debut at the Caesars Superdome April 10-12. Featuring a mix of country music’s biggest names, in addition to some of the most iconic rock bands of all…
On March 8 at 9 a.m. CST, the CBS Sunday Morning News aired, featuring "The Persistence of Hunger in America," with Lee Cowan covering the issue of hunger in America by looking at the lives and work of two courageous…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, an American flamenco dance company, brings its floor-shaking dance and music to the Heymann Center at 7:30 p.m. on March 10. Tickets are available at heymanncenter.com. Organizers share that, for…