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Louisiana approved to issue Summer P-EBT benefits

Louisiana approved to issue Summer P-EBT benefits

Benefits will be issued from late summer into the autumn months July 25, 2022 The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), received federal approval to expand the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program to cover the summer months for eligible children in K-12 schools. This is…MORE

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory Checks Himself into Rehab

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory Checks Himself into Rehab

“I made the decision to voluntarily check myself into an in-patient rehabilitation facility for 21 days to help me overcome what I believe was becoming an addiction to alcohol and untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” His full post: Statement from Mayor-President Josh Guillory: Asking for help is not something that has come easily to me.…MORE

Boys & Girls Club Of New Iberia Is Gifted Renovated Art Space 

Boys & Girls Club Of New Iberia Is Gifted Renovated Art Space 

The renovation was started as a project by a member of this year’s Leadership Iberia Class.  NEW IBERA, LA: On Monday, July 11, 2022, the kids at the New Iberia Boys & Girls Club were surprised with a newly renovated art space after returning from a summer break. The project, spearheaded by local New Iberian,…MORE

Stars of Style Returns to New Iberia July 23

Stars of Style Returns to New Iberia July 23

Stars of Style is back! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 23 at New Iberia City Park’s Community Center. This is the premiere fundraising event for New Iberia’s Sugar Cane Festival. This year’s Stars of Style honorees are competing for the title of Top of the Crop. Your donations can help them reach that! All…MORE

Iberia Film Festival 2022 Being Held July 28-30

Iberia Film Festival 2022 Being Held July 28-30

Besides showcasing the best independent short films, the Iberia Film Festival also spotlights local films. South Louisiana filmmakers will have an opportunity to have their film showed on the big screen with family and friends in the audience.  GET TICKETS HERE! The All New 99.1 KXKC’s own Danita will be hosting! Get your tickets here!MORE

Lemonade Stand Attracts Bikers for Local Boy

Lemonade Stand Attracts Bikers for Local Boy

His mom announced on Facebook that her son would be running a lemonade stand as a reward for his good behavior. Jessika Aguilar was trying to do something nice for her son, Anthony, who she says had made a “complete 180” with his recent behavior. As a result, she made an innocent post to Facebook…MORE

Cajundome Concert Announcement: Reba Live in Concert October 13

Cajundome Concert Announcement: Reba Live in Concert October 13

Featuring Special Guest Terri Clark! Reba McEntire returns to the CAJUNDOME, Thursday, October 13, 2022. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 15th at 10am. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE! CAJUNDOME PRESS RELEASE: LAFAYETTE, LA: Reba McEntire will be LIVE IN CONCERT in Lafayette, LA, at theCAJUNDOME on Thursday, October 13, with special guest Terri…MORE

Biker Bash Benefitting Special Olympics July 15-16

Biker Bash Benefitting Special Olympics July 15-16

RHR Group are hosting their BIGGEST annual Poker Run to benefit our local Special Olympics. Registration @ Red’s Levee Bar starts at 8am, kickstands up at 10am. The run starts and ends at Red’s Levee Bar in Catahoula, LA, where there will be music, auction, and BIKER GAMES. This run is always a good time…MORE

St. Landry BBQ Fest in Opelousas July 1-3

St. Landry BBQ Fest in Opelousas July 1-3

JULY 1-3 at the Yambilee Grounds; 1939 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA ACTIVITIES: CARNIVAL Tickets and bracelets will go on sale soon! BBQ COOKOFF Compete in our cook-off (Sunday July 3) for a trophy and a cash prize! Register for the BBQ Cookoff Here LIVE MUSIC Join us for some great music featuring some of…MORE

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