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Looking for weekend plans? We’ve rounded up the best events happening across South Louisiana, including Bach Lunch, Wing Wars, ArtWalk, Sugar Jam, Cajun Country Paracon, and more!

From grand openings and food truck fun to horse racing and local markets, here are the top things to do in South Louisiana this weekend, April 5–7, 2025.

LSU star Livvy Dunne posted a video of her eating boiled crawfish and she didn't hold back on how she enjoys her crawfish, which many applaud.

Festival des Fleurs 2025 returns to Lafayette with a celebration of gardening, plant sales, expert advice, and fun for the whole family!

Reckitt is recalling thousands of Woolite Delicates bottles sold on Amazon due to possible bacterial contamination. Here's what you need to know.

Spring is here, and Acadiana’s patio season is in full swing. Doctors’ orders: Get Outside.

Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to possible wood contamination in certain products. The recall affects specific batches of Butternut Squash Ravioli, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Party Size Chicken Lasagna, distributed nationwide between September 2024 and March 2025. Nestlé took action after receiving consumer complaints, including one potential choking incident. Customers should check batch codes and dispose of affected products immediately. Stay updated on refund options and official recall notices from Nestlé and the FDA.

If the idea of taking senior pictures on train tracks is being discussed, you're going to want to throw that idea out. Here's why...

Louisiana Catholics observing Lent don’t have to skip alligator. The Archdiocese of New Orleans confirms it’s considered seafood—making it a perfect Ash Wednesday or Lenten Friday meal!

Lent is a sacred time for Catholics in Southwest Louisiana, known for their strong faith and devotion. From fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday to meat abstinence on Fridays, locals embrace these traditions deeply. Many participate in the Stations of the Cross, extra prayer, and acts of charity as they prepare for Easter Sunday. Want to stay on top of Lent this year? The Hallow App offers prayer guides and challenges to help. What are you giving up or doing this Lent? Join the conversation!

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) for the Inaugural Bad Pants Open Golf Tournament at Le Triomphe on April 7, 2025! Enjoy golf, prizes, food, live music, and a $10,000 Hole-in-One giveaway—all for a great cause! Register today!

Mardi Gras is full of festive throws, but what do you do with all those beads after the parade? Discover creative and sustainable ways to reuse your Mardi Gras beads for crafts, donations, and decorations!

Many are preparing for the traditional Mardi Gras runs across Acadiana, but will chickens be absent from the runs in 2025?

Even locals occasionally enjoy a staycation, and this particular Airbnb screams Louisiana summer staycation like no other. It is tucked perfectly away on the outskirts of town, so you won't have to go far to relax and kick back at one of the most unique Airbnbs in South Louisiana.

Spring may still be weeks away, but it’s never too early to start preparing your garden in Southwest Louisiana! While the ground might not be ready and a few cold snaps are still in the forecast, now is the perfect time to get ahead. Start propagating seeds indoors for cool-season vegetables like lettuce, kale, and broccoli, and begin mapping out your garden layout. With guidance from the LSU AgCenter’s Vegetable Planting Guide, you can plan for a successful growing season and be ready to plant as soon as the weather warms up. Stay tuned as we walk through each step of the process in the coming weeks!

With the right timing, soil preparation, and pest management strategies, growing a backyard garden in Southwest Louisiana is easier than you think. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, now is the perfect time to get your hands in the dirt and start planning for a bountiful harvest!

3D-printed steaks near you? It's only a matter of time.

There is a surprising amount of controversy over this creamy holiday drink.

It's more than just a Christmas movie. It's the ultimate Christmas story.

Let's take a look at what drinks cause the worst hangovers, how to prevent a holiday hangover, and what causes a hangover in the first place.