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Colorado State forecasters Dr Gray and Dr Klotzbach have just released their 2014 Hurricane Forecast, and it looks like good news for us in Acadiana.

First, we uncovered the local mystery that Ray Boudreaux was actually country legend Lee Greenwood. Even Lee Greenwood agreed. Now it seems our sharp detective skills may have uncovered another local mystery...

Before we know it, we'll all be rooting on the Saints hoping for another black and gold Superbowl. For me, it can't get here quick enough. Life is just better with football in it. The New Orleans Saints have now released the 2014 Preseason schedule for us to drool over.

The 2014 Gulf of Mexico red snapper season has been extended almost two weeks longer than 2013. This year's season will be a total of 40 days, opening on June 1 and closing on July 10, NOAA Fisheries announced Tuesday.

Cajuns ranked in Top 3 in all major polls

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for two missing juveniles considered to be "at risk."

Saturday's elections approved new taxes for some areas and saw close races in others.

Seven students, a teacher's aide, and a bus driver are being treated for minor injuries after a pick-up truck struck a school bus in Opelousas earlier this morning.

Someone, be he a man or a woman, is spreading the wealth to Lafayette waiters. Known only as 'Captain Tips' for now, this person plans to keep the big tips coming at least through the Lenten season! Read more.

As we already know, Hurricanes threaten our Gulf Coast every year. Now, we can add the threat of tsunamis to hit the Gulf Coast.

Lafayette drivers and residents can expect some road closures Sunday as the city hosts its first ever Zydeco Marathon.

Face it, the zombie apocalypse is going to happen. It’s not a matter of IF, it’s a matter of WHEN. No? OK, you’re probably right. However when, I mean if it does happen, how will we Louisianians fare? According to this chart from Estately.com, not very well.

Lafayette has a chance to gain world wide recognition as Disney On Ice Presents Princesses & Heroes creates a record-breaking opportunity with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS©!

Lafayette is one of the places being featured in AAA Southern Traveler’s “Best of the South” annual poll.

This Saturday, Relay For Life is having their yard sale, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

This year, proceeds will benefit the Faith House Crisis Center for Abused Women and Children.

The Jennings Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing woman.

Louisiana ranks in the top 3 in the nation when it comes to state and local taxes. We rank number 1 in sales tax...and we wonder why we're always broke.

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards announced at the Baton Rouge Press Club he will run for Congress this fall in the state's 6th District.

BBB says Netflix is a reputable company that is being taken advantage of by scammers.