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According to our news partners at KATC TV3, 4 of the crew members on the vessel that overturned in the Gulf of Mexico are from Acadiana. The four men, listed as Quinon Pitre of Lawtell, Dylan Daspit of Iberia Parish, Gregory Walcott of Abbeville, and Jay Guevara of Lafayette are, as of this hour, still unaccounted for. The Seacor Power, a 129-foot lift boat, was traveling in rough seas with a crew of 19. Of the crew, 6 have been rescued, one body was pulled from the water, and 12 are still unac...

Article by: Bridget Trevino, ACADIANA BBB Crowdfunding campaigns are helping to raise money for those affected by the widespread coronavirus cancellations and closures. These online fundraisers are supporting everything from continuing free school lunch programs to assisting out-of-work hospitality industry employees. Crowdfunding can make supporting – and raising money for – a good cause easier than ever, but it’s not without issues. Con artists can use crowdfunding platforms to deceive ...

Louisiana Ragin Cajun softball is coming off a busy stretch of playing 18 games in 16 days. Over the last few weeks, the 13-4 Ragin Cajuns have experienced tough injuries, close losses, adversity, impressive wins, and more. Head coach Gerry Glasco, who joins me every Monday during the season on my morning show, opened up this week about the loss versus Baylor, the series sweep at Memphis, relief pitching, Jade Gortarez, Summer Ellyson, Kandra Lamb, overcoming injuries, overall outlook, and...

According to Hope House, a shelter for the homeless in Shreveport, the man died in downtown Shreveport on Monday night (Feb. 15).

Louisiana Civil Rights Trail Launched by Office of Tourism I believe in order to move forward from where we are we have to understand where weve come from. The Office of Tourism in the state of Louisiana must have a similar mindset as they have announced the launch of the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. The in-person and online interactive program details the civil rights movement in Louisiana during the 1950s and 1960s. The online and interactive portion of the project features interviews with o...

2021 St. Jude Radiothon Held Thursday and Friday We call it the "two most important broadcast days of our year." Its also known as the St. Jude Radiothon. For the next two days, we invite you along to listen to the many reasons to support the slice of heaven on Earth known as St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Yeah, we know itll be tough at times to hear the heartbreaking stories of families whove had to bury a child, but well also celebrate the thousands upon thousands of babies that St. Ju...

10 Things to Know Before Donating to Your Local Food Bank There has always been a food insecurity problem in America, and the coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated the situation. According to the non-profit Do Something, the term “food insecurity” means that a person doesnt know where or when they’ll find their next meal. The USDAs figures for 2019 show that there were around 35 million people who experienced hunger in the United States. Now, due to the coronavirus pandemic, that num...