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Movie About George Jones' Life in the Works

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:50:35 +0000

The life story of one of country music's most celebrated singers is going to be told in a feature film.

LSU Bar-B-Cued by North Carolina, 4-2

Jay Walker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:16 +0000

Tigers eliminated from the College World Series in two games

Louisiana Jeepers 2013 Wild Side Ride This Saturday, June 22nd

Michael Scott — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:49:57 +0000

Courtesy Jeep in Breaux Bridge and LA Jeepers will host the "Wild Side Ride Benefit" this Saturday at Parc Hardy in Breaux Bridge to raise money for the Brain Injury Association in Louisiana.There's going to be fun jumps, a rib and wing cook off, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and live music from Jaryd Lane

Greg Bates Plays Grand Ole Opry Tonight

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:44:24 +0000

Before Republic Nashville recording artist Greg Bates heads to The District in Lafayette this Friday, he's making a stop at the Grand Ole Opry tonight to perform!!

Steve Gleason Responds To Atlanta Radio Segment That Mocked Him

Scott Prather — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:57 +0000

Steve Gleason made national headlines yesterday for two reasons. One, he wrote a 4,500 word column for Sports Illustrated, detailing his battle with ALS. And two, because three Atlanta radio hosts made a segment belittling and mocking Gleason, as well as his incurable disease. The latter moved the needle more than the former, but Gleason has responded to the incident, in the only way you'd expect him to...with class.

Adorable Twin Toddlers Find Rubber Bands Hilarious [Video]

Michael Scott — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:21:35 +0000

Watch as these two twin babies play with rubber bands and find them the funniest thing they’ve ever seen! This, will make your day. There’s something about a little baby belly laughing that puts a smile on just about anyone’s face. To think, I’m sure they’re room is full of toys that mom and Dad [...]

These Hairy Leg Tights Are…Well…Tights That Make You Look Like You Have Really Hairy Legs [Pic]

Michael Scott — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:55:17 +0000

Hairy leg tights are a real thing in this world. Why, I don’t know, but they are. That’s right, you can wear these tights and make it look like you have really hairy legs. Ladies, if you’re looking to make guys stop hitting on you at the beach, this should do it.

All Lanes Of Interstate 10 Eastbound Open At Mile Marker 126

Bernadette Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:09:52 +0000

If you are heading eastbound from Lafayette, you can take Interstate 49 Northbound to the Highway 190 eastbound exit to get to Baton Rouge.

Gas Line Explosion Rattles Washington Parish

Bernadette Lee — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:11:45 +0000

Even though there are homes near the gas line, the sheriff says they have no evacuations.

Guy Flips Out at Wendy's Drive-Thru For Putting Cheese on His Hamburger

Jude Walker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:39:56 +0000

There's a video circulating of a guy flipping out at a Wendy's drive-thru. Apparently, he went through the drive-thru, got his order and realized it was incorrect. Cheese was put on his hamburger and he did not order it that way.

Saints Cheerleaders Cover '22′ By Taylor Swift In Sexy Calendar Photo Shoot [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:15 +0000

The Saintsations are giving Taylor Swift's new song "22" the Who Dat treatment. See the video that they created while photographing the new Saintsations swimsuit calendar.

Watermelon-Flavored Oreos Coming Your Way This Summer

Jude Walker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:50:47 +0000

I love me some Oreos -- from regular, to double stuff, to the mint ones, to the oranged colored ones for Halloween. Now there's word that Oreos is coming out with a special summer flavor. Brace yourselves for...Watermelon Oreos?!

Woman Sexually Assaulted And Robbed In Lafayette

Brandon Comeaux — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:40:40 +0000

Two other victims were robbed as well.

La. Gov. Bobby Jindal Begins Tour Of Pelican State

Brandon Comeaux — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:30 +0000

It's part of Jindal's efforts to travel to all 64 parishes.

Paralyzed Artist Paints Incredible Portraits of Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw

Christina Vinson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:55:03 +0000

There are some painters who inspire through their work, and there are others who inspire through the finished product and the process it took to get there. Richard Masters of Webster, NY is paralyzed, but still paints phenomenal portraits. A country music lover through and through, he recently honored country stars Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw with their own paintings.

Weatherman Attacked By Pelican On Live TV [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:51:26 +0000

"Partly cloudy with a chance of a large bird biting my butt" they sure have strange weather in Australia. Watch as this weatherman is attacked by a pelican while on live TV.

Watch These Little Kids Who Are Really Good Musicians — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:30:24 +0000

[onescreen item="5101829"] They say it takes years to truly master an instrument. And then there are these kids. Drums, guitar, piano, whatever—these kids own it. And even better, they seem to really enjoy it. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes on Facebook, [...]

Lazy Dog Won't Get Out Of Bed [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:18:28 +0000

Watch as Jaz's owner patiently prods the sleeping dog out of the bed and into the day. It's a scene you've no doubt repeated many times with your children during the school year.

'The Lone Ranger' Featurette: Johnny Depp Fell Off His Horse

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:57:21 +0000

'The Lone Ranger' will be hitting theaters in a little over two weeks. Right now it doesn't feel like one of the summer's biggest tentpole films; perhaps it was waiting for some of the big superhero films to hit screens before going for the full-court ad press. But unlike its comic book competition, this film wants you to know many of its big set pieces were done practically.

'The Hag' is Now 'The Doc'

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:03:26 +0000

The legendary Merle Haggard received an honorary doctorate from his hometown college, Cal State Bakersfield on Friday!