Father Knows Best! Father’s Day Giveaway! Through June 16th, visit the following Father Knows Best Contest Sponsor Locations for your opportunity to register for some great prizes! Red Wing Shoes (2207 Kaliste Saloom Rd STE 1A, Ste 1A, Lafayette) and register to win a $500 Gift Certificate Rustic Renegade (2842 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette)…… MORE
Category Archives: Danita’s Blog
Governor Asking Residents to Report Storm Damage
On Thursday, May 20th, Governor John Bel Edwards announced a new website which will allow Louisiana residents to report and detail their damage. To take the survey, go to damage.la.gov. Gov. John Bel Edwards did not say whether or not disaster aide will be made available. For the full story from WBRZ, click here. Thursday’s Press…… MORE
Ride for Jon-Luke May 1st & 2nd
Get ready to RIDE FOR JON-LUK#, Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Downtown New Iberia! Join us on: April 24th for a Pre-Registration Patio Party at participating Downtown New Iberia Bars May 1st for the Plate Lunch Pick-up at Cantina’s Downtown May 2nd we RIDE FOR JON-LUKE! Get more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/256195356107781… MORE
World Championship Gumbo Cook Off Live Virtual Cooking Demonstration
The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce presents: The Wizard of Roux: Virtual Live Cooking Demonstration with Chef Amy Sins Grab your roux spoon and gumbo pot, Chef Amy Sins is coming to your kitchen virtually, to teach you how to make world championship gumbo at home! Interact with Chef Amy and ask questions as you…… MORE
Shadows-on-the-Teche Presents Shadows Christmas Craft Market
The Shadows-on-the-Teche is hosting a craft market just in time to finish your holiday shopping! The Shadows Christmas Craft Market will take place in The Shadows gardens on Saturday, December 12th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Vendors from around Louisiana will display and sell their original work. You’re sure to find that missing gift for your…… MORE
NASH-FM 99.1 & Vitalant Team Up for Annual Tour de Life Blood Drive
Vitalant and Cumulus Radio are touring Acadiana to make donating blood easier ACADIANA, LA – Join Vitalant and NASH FM 99.1, 94.5 KSMB, Q95.5, and Magic 104.7 for the annual Tour de Life blood drive event! We are touring Acadiana August 17-22, giving everyone the chance to transform lives. The coronavirus pandemic has brought to light the vital…… MORE
SchoolMint Relocates Corporate HQ to Lafayette; Will Create 178 New Jobs
San Francisco-based education software firm, SchoolMint, announced plans to relocate it’s entire operation to Lafayette. The move will create 178 new jobs with an average median salary of over $70K. SchoolMint is an online enrollment and communication platform, working with public, charters and private schools, to make the enrollment process for parents easier, and faster.…… MORE
Blood Drive Scheduled to Help Meet Current Blood Needs
Because of You, Life Doesn’t Stop – Donate Blood LAFAYETTE, LA – The summer months always bring about a decline in blood donations by over 20%. Combine that with the decline in blood donations since COVID-19 precautions have been enacted and the blood supply has seen an added strain. A blood drive will be held…… MORE
Acadiana Schools Prepare for a Very Different 2020-2021 School Year
As students and teachers prepare to get the 2020-2021 school year underway, many changes will welcome everyone into their prospective schools – in-person and virtually. Below are the reopening plans for Acadiana area schools. ACADIA PARISH START DATE: AUGUST 17th See reopening information here. IBERIA PARISH START DATE: AUGUST 17th See reopening information here. LAFAYETTE…… MORE
Gov. Edwards Signs Orders Extending Phase Two and the Statewide Mask Mandate as Louisiana Surpasses 100,000 Known COVID-19 Cases
Today, as Louisiana surpassed 100,000 known COVID-19 cases, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a renewal of the current proclamation extending Phase Two in the state, which includes the statewide mask mandate and additional restrictions, until August 7. Click here to read the renewal proclamation extending Phase Two. Click here to read the renewal proclamation pertaining to legal suspensions. … MORE
