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Plain Dealing Hit 114 Degrees In 1936 " Louisiana's Hottest Day Ever Recorded
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (409+ words) (KTDY) - Well, it's officially summer, and if you live in Louisiana, you know what that means, the heat is on. For the last several days, we've been warning you about excessive heat in Louisiana, with heat indices nearing 107 or 108, as…...
Post-July 4th Sales Hit Just As Louisiana Summer Hits Its Stride
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (314+ words) (KMDL-FM) If Memorial Day is the beginning of summer and Labor Day marks the end of summer, then it's a pretty safe assumption to surmise that July 4th is the middle of summer. But for retailers, Independence Day signifies the beginning…...
Help Louisiana Shine With A Vote For The Best Looking Cruiser Calendar
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (252+ words) (Baton Rouge, LA) - The Louisiana State Police is asking for votes as they have once again entered the "Best-Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest", and while they did take the number seven spot last year, they are hoping with your help to…...
Where to Find Sugartown Watermelons Before The Fourth Of July
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (382+ words) (Lafayette, Louisiana) - Last summer, we introduced you to Mr. John Gilbert, the elderly gentleman from Lafayette, who sells Sugartown Wartermelons. Mr. John informed me last summer that he does this to stay busy, as he'd rather get out and meet…...
Record Rainfall In Avoyelles Parish: How Communities Cope
1+ week, 5+ day ago (295+ words) (Bordelonville, Louisiana) - Parts of Central Louisiana received several inches of rain as remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur impacted portions of the state, and one man had to go on a rescue mission on his property. A record amount of rainfall…...
Massive Alligator Seen Swimming Through Louisiana Neighborhood
1+ week, 6+ day ago (284+ words) LULING, La. -As Tropical Storm Arthurmoved through dumping heavy rain across Louisiana, residents are sharing jaw-dropping videos showing just how wild conditions have become. One video making the rounds on social media shows a large alligator cruising through floodwaters, and…...
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to 2022 Rape in Ascension Parish
2+ week, 1+ day ago (238+ words) GONZALES, La. -Louisiana rapper Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following a 2022 rape that occurred at his Prairieville home in Ascension Parish. Tyler was originally arrested in 2022 after deputies responded…...
Fun Places to Entertain Your Kids on A Rainy Day in Acadiana
2+ week, 1+ day ago (537+ words) (Lafayette, Louisiana) - On a rainy day when the kids are out of school or over the weekend, they can get very bored or very anxious while indoors. However, there are a few places you can bring them for some indoor…...
Why Louisiana's Summer Heat Affects Your Mood
2+ week, 3+ day ago (506+ words) (Lafayette, LA) - Hot, humid, and sweaty are just three adjectives we use to describe Louisiana summer, but grumpy, mad, and cranky are three words we can use to describe ourselves, and the research backs it up. For years, no decades,…...
Curiosity Grows Over Louisiana-shaped Pond Design
2+ week, 3+ day ago (93+ words) 99. 9 KTDY Pilot Over Acadiana Spots Pond in The Shape of Louisiana Also, imagine if you are a state politician and you need the perfect image for an upcoming campaign. Is this pond not the perfect symbol for any type of…...