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![Your $5 Bill Might Be Worth $2,000, Here's How to Find Out](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/06/attachment-kenny-eliason-4N3iHYmqy_E-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Your $5 Bill Might Be Worth $2,000, Here's How to Find Out
If you've got any $5 bills in your wallet or purse, you're going to want to dig those out real quick because that $5 bill could bill worth $2,000, it's really easy to find out.
![Louisiana Company Cajun's Choice Releases New Breakfast Seasoning](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-4279904084.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Company Cajun's Choice Releases New Breakfast Seasoning
While new Cajun and Creole seasonings seem to deliciously pop up every day, we haven't really had a Louisiana breakfast seasoning...until now.
![Network Home of "The Chosen" Is Changing Channels in Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-111.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Network Home of "The Chosen" Is Changing Channels in Lafayette
It's not often that a whole television network changes channels, but the broadcast home of the wildly popular series "The Chosen" is doing just that.
![The 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in Louisiana for 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-382172992_802929481840972_9070101177532338746_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in Louisiana for 2024
When it comes to education, parents can invest in a private school education for their child for numerous reasons.
![Texas, Louisiana Grocers Selling More Stores as Merger Hits Snag](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-101.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas, Louisiana Grocers Selling More Stores as Merger Hits Snag
The merger of two major grocery chains in Texas and Louisiana is stalled as they wait to find out if they are selling enough stores to satisfy federal regulators.
![Former Lafayette Meteorologist Lands New Job in Florida](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Lafayette Meteorologist Lands New Job in Florida
Former KATC-TV 3 meteorologist Bradley Benoit has a new gig as he's joined the team at WCJB TV20 News in Gainesville, Florida.
![Six Students in Louisiana Injured in School Bus Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-23-at-9.45.07-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Six Students in Louisiana Injured in School Bus Crash
Six students in South Louisiana were injured Tuesday morning in a crash that involved the school bus that they were on.
![Lafayette Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Acadia Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/07/attachment-Jail-Bars-Photo-courtesy-of-marco-chilese-2sMbKyQvom4-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Acadia Parish
A man wanted for allegedly committing a carjacking in Lafayette was apprehended in Rayne.
![Lafayette’s First Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant to Open Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette’s First Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant to Open Soon
Blazin' Hot Chicken, which already has two restaurants in southwest Louisiana, will soon open a location in Lafayette.
![Louisiana Man Badly Sun Burnt Arrested for Kidnapping Woman](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-23-at-7.18.19-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Badly Sun Burnt Arrested for Kidnapping Woman
A man in Louisiana has been arrested in Washington Parish after he allegedly kidnapped a woman.
![Popular Mall Retailer Declares Bankruptcy - 7 Louisiana Locations](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Mall-Entrance-Google-Maps-Google-Streetview.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Popular Mall Retailer Declares Bankruptcy - 7 Louisiana Locations
A once popular mall retailer has announced plans to shutter some 100 locations nationwide. How many of Louisiana's seven locations will be affected is unclear.
![Two Louisiana Bars Nominated for 'Best in the U.S.' Award](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/02/attachment-crew-szCvt1gP2d4-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Louisiana Bars Nominated for 'Best in the U.S.' Award
Two Louisiana bars have been nominated for "Best Bar in the United States" , four other Louisiana bars are nominated for "Best Hotel Bar" in the country too.
![Police Looking for 3 Men Who Stole $6,000 from Super Target](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2023/09/attachment-GettyImages-1619326449.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Police Looking for 3 Men Who Stole $6,000 from Super Target
Police are trying to identify 3 people they say have stolen thousands of dollars worth of items.
![How Hot Will it Be in Louisiana This Summer - Here's the Forecast](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Fountain-at-Parc-San-Souci-Mark-Trahan-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Hot Will it Be in Louisiana This Summer - Here's the Forecast
Could Summer 2024 be another record breaker for Louisiana? All the signs are pointing to another strenuous summer in the Gulf South.
![Texas Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday Night](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2021/08/attachment-RS34331_GettyImages-916223242-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday Night
The Texas Lottery has confirmed a ticket sold in the state for Monday's Powerball drawing is worth $50,000. Here's what we know about the winner.
![Louisiana High School Student Stabbed on Campus](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/02/attachment-Police-Lights-Photo-courtesy-of-Crime-Stoppers-of-Vermilion1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana High School Student Stabbed on Campus
A student high school was stabbed Monday morning after being involved in an altercation on campus.
![Lafayette Woman Wins Big on 'The Price is Right'](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-22T183414.431.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Woman Wins Big on 'The Price is Right'
Lafayette's own Michelle Citizen hit the jackpot on CBS’s "The Price is Right" but she reveals how she almost didn't make the trip.
![Louisiana Reacts to Viral Crawfish Shucker Video on TikTok](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-22T163312.585.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Reacts to Viral Crawfish Shucker Video on TikTok
A new device that aims to make eating boiled crawfish easier is getting major backlash from Louisiana residents.
![LOOK: List of Summer Camps to Keep Lafayette Kids Busy and Active](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-91.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LOOK: List of Summer Camps to Keep Lafayette Kids Busy and Active
Summer camps are a great way to keep kids entertained, off their devices, and active. Check out the list of ones offered through Lafayette PARC and UL Lafayette.
![Louisiana and Texas Residents Reminded of Potential Danger in Viral Social Media Post](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-22-at-5.48.34-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana and Texas Residents Reminded of Potential Danger in Viral Social Media Post
Springtime is here and many of you in Louisiana and Texas have gotten into the yard and gardens.