Taylor Toole

GRAND COTEAU, La. (KATC) — Spring has sprung at the Thensted Outreach Center in Grand Coteau as it prepares for its annual Spring Fling, an event meant to bring neighbors together and garner funds for continued neighborhood outreach, on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The entire city of St. Martinville has been without power for hours after a presumed lightning strike, according to Mayor Jason Willis.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KATC) — The Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a live talent showcase featuring a variety of performances, from music and dance to comedy — all happening Friday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m.

DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) — The annual Spring Swing Music Festival will return to Downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 9, offering a full day of live music, food, and community celebration on the eve of Mother’s Day.

DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) — Wing Wars of Acadiana is back at Parc International in downtown Lafayette this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. benefiting homeless children and their families in Acadiana through the nonprofit, Gifting Grace Project.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) — With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon and National Safe Boating Week running May 16-22, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reminding boaters to stay safe on the water.

Games of Acadiana, the biggest fundraiser of the year by Miles Perret Cancer Services, is returning for its 26th year with a kickoff Saturday, May 30, at Blackham Coliseum from 10 am to 2 pm.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) — Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, located at 1010 Pandora St. in Lafayette, will once again host an hourlong Memorial Day commemoration ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday.

NEW IBERIA, La. (KATC) — Iberia Medical Center has become the first healthcare facility in Louisiana to implement Flyrcado, an FDA-approved cardiac imaging agent designed to help physicians detect coronary artery disease with greater precision.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) — The SWLA Juneteenth Committee is gearing up for its 23rd annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring a number of events taking place from June 2 until June 28. This year's theme is "Lest We Forget: From Chains to Crowns."