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![Louisiana Driver’s Quick Thinking May Have Prevented I-10 Tragedy](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-06-11T192429.295.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Driver’s Quick Thinking May Have Prevented I-10 Tragedy
The eastbound lanes of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge have been closed since Tuesday morning for emergency repairs, potentially averting a disaster reminiscent of a deadly accident that occurred over 40 years ago.
![Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico Brings First Tropical Outlook of Season](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/06/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-06-11-at-9.37.44-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico Brings First Tropical Outlook of Season
The 2024 Hurricane Season has officially started and after the prediction for an active season, many along the Gulf Coast are on edge.
![Louisiana Woman Videos Odd Light Over Lafayette [Watch]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/08/attachment-UFO-in-Lafayette-Louisiana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Woman Videos Odd Light Over Lafayette [Watch]
In this video shot in Lafayette, you'll see what at first appears to be the moon in the distance as two women talk. Then suddenly it completely disappears.
![It’s Official: Food Critic Keith Lee is Headed to Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-163.jpg?w=980&q=75)
It’s Official: Food Critic Keith Lee is Headed to Louisiana
When rumors started to spread that Keith Lee had his sights set on Baton Rouge locals were confused to say the least. Even folks that live in Baton Rouge tried to tell him he had chosen the wrong city.
![Joey Chestnut Out of Annual July 4 Hot Dog-Eating Contest](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2023/07/attachment-GettyImages-991559676.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Joey Chestnut Out of Annual July 4 Hot Dog-Eating Contest
For the first time in nearly 20 years, hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut will not be participating in the July 4 contest.
![What Do Cicadas Taste Like?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-GettyImages-1321818307.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Do Cicadas Taste Like?
We recently found a Louisiana recipe for "Soft-Shelled Cicadas". That recipe got us thinking...what the heck do cicadas even taste like?
![Louisiana Phone Scam Alert: Why You Shouldn't Say 'Yes'](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-38.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Phone Scam Alert: Why You Shouldn't Say 'Yes'
Immediately upon answer you are asked a simple routine question "Can you hear me?" and without thinking you respond, "Yes". Unfortunately, if this sounds familiar you have more than likely been a victim of the 'Say Yes' scam.
![Louisiana Chick-fil-A Restaurant Hosting Controversial Summer Camp](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2022/04/attachment-GettyImages-149310503.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Chick-fil-A Restaurant Hosting Controversial Summer Camp
A South Louisiana Chick-fil-A restaurant is hosting a summer camp for kids and some on social media are questioning the camp.
![No Money For Repairs to Louisiana Hurricane Evacuation Route](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
No Money For Repairs to Louisiana Hurricane Evacuation Route
An evacuation route in south Louisiana is closed because there's no money to repair a bridge that crosses state lines.
![That Huge Ball of Leaves in Louisiana Trees Isn't a Bird Nest](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2024/06/attachment-Drey.jpg?w=980&q=75)
That Huge Ball of Leaves in Louisiana Trees Isn't a Bird Nest
Trees also provide home and shelter to a wide variety of wildlife. Of course, in addition to birds, trees provide home and shelter to raccoons, possums, frogs, insects, and of course, squirrels.
![Quaint Church Lands on List of Best Airbnbs in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-121.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Quaint Church Lands on List of Best Airbnbs in Louisiana
A contributor to Road Affair listed the best Airbnbs in Louisiana. One of them is a quaint church-turned-rental in the heart of Cajun Country.
![Group Working to Restore South Louisiana Landmark after Tornado](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Group Working to Restore South Louisiana Landmark after Tornado
Staff and volunteers are making progress to restore an Iberia Parish landmark that was devastated by severe storms and a possible tornado.
![Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Gun Trial](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/06/attachment-GettyImages-2156356245.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hunter Biden Convicted on All Charges in Gun Trial
Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018.
![KPEL Shakeup: American Ground Radio Gets 2nd Hour, Airs at 6 PM](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design.jpg?w=980&q=75)
KPEL Shakeup: American Ground Radio Gets 2nd Hour, Airs at 6 PM
Evenings in Lafayette will sound slightly different, but more local, on NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL starting this week.
![Louisiana Woman Mauled by Dog in Grocery Store Parking Lot](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/06/attachment-Woman-Mauled-by-Dog-KLFY-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Woman Mauled by Dog in Grocery Store Parking Lot
A Louisiana woman was attacked by a dog outside of a Walmart store, sustaining serious injuries.
![If Hurricanes Had Cajun Names, Here's What They Would Be](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2012/06/Hurricane-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
If Hurricanes Had Cajun Names, Here's What They Would Be
Now that we are in hurricane season, we came up with some real Cajun names of people you probably know and we thought you might get a kick out of them.
![Tragic Drowning Incident Unfolds In Louisiana Pond](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/06/attachment-Search-for-Child-in-Prairieville-Photo-courtesy-of-WAFB.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tragic Drowning Incident Unfolds In Louisiana Pond
Community mourns tragic loss of 12-year-old boy in Prairieville pond incident.
![Tropical Fish Bowl in Lafayette to Close Down](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/06/attachment-Tropical-Fish-Bowl.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tropical Fish Bowl in Lafayette to Close Down
In a Facebook post on Monday, the owners of Tropical Fish Bowl in Lafayette have announced that they will be shuddering operations on June 21st.
![Louisiana Lottery Confirms $222.6 Million Powerball Win Monday](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2011/03/lottery-balls.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $222.6 Million Powerball Win Monday
Lottery officials confirm that a single ticket is a $222.6 million Powerball winner. Here's why that's not good news for Louisiana lottery players.
![Is It Against the Law to Pee in Your Backyard in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/06/attachment-giorgio-trovato-fcPNOln1d6Y-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is It Against the Law to Pee in Your Backyard in Louisiana?
As lawn care season and swimming pool season get started in Louisiana there is one burning, hopefully it's not burning, question Louisiana residents need answered.