I have the best intentions of cooking all sorts of fresh ingredients every week, but the week usually has other plans. The weeknights get busy, and the weekends fly by, bit.ly/4hIUksw

When it comes to saving those fresh veggies, think quick canning bit.ly/4jSEhJP

Day three of Festivals Acadiens et Creoles at Girard Park Sunday. bit.ly/4rZr6c0

Photos: Festivals Acadiens et Creoles Sunday bit.ly/4zpNHRJ

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Harvesting avocados requires some trial and error; jade plants suffering from the heat bit.ly/4zsu23p

What is your favorite tradition at Festivals Acadiens et Creole? bit.ly/4yUM12A

Music, food and French bring Cajun traditions to life at Festival Acadiens bit.ly/4rZkfPO

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8 tips to help make the most of your pet's older years bit.ly/4hEI6kx

The foundation of our gardening success lies in our soil health. bit.ly/3VEh1Wc

The root of gardening success starts with the soil so here's how to keep it healthy bit.ly/4rXhBdo

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, observed suspicious activity in the area, has surveillance footage or has information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500. bit.ly/4yKnyNq

Opelousas police identify suspect in fatal Saturday night shooting bit.ly/4s0mSAX

It will open in the newly built Caffery Rowe Retail Center after signing a lease for the space, records show. bit.ly/4hHlCiV

Sushi restaurant that opened last year is planning Broussard location bit.ly/4rZIJss

Playwright Brian Egland brings his play, "Where the Suga Still Sweet," to the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette. bit.ly/4hRsvwD

This Acadiana native and New York-recognized playwright is bringing his acclaimed play home bit.ly/4yq7HTy

RUSTON The big question going into Saturday's Sun Belt showdown against Louisiana Tech was, could UL's defense hold up after the critical losses of linebacker Conor McPherson and safety Collin bit.ly/4zqVkr1

UL's shorthanded defense not able to hold off Tech's passing attack bit.ly/4dtWtWu