The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival returns this weekend in downtown New Iberia.   Sugarcane Festival President Lisa Norris Festivalgoers says festival-goers can explore Shadows-on-the-Teche, featuring a petting zoo, cookie decorating, a cupcake walk, and more kid-friendly activities.

Cut 4 (06) “…games and prizes.”

Poverty Point World Heritage Site in Pioneer is celebrating National Public Lands Day right now with a ranger-led hike. Poverty Point Site Manager Mark Brink says National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort, promoting environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of public spaces for recreation, education, and health.

Cut 5 (13) “…parks as well.”

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Amazon has opened its first fulfillment center in Shreveport.  Right now, Amazon employs more than three-thousand people throughout the state. And those are just the direct jobs.  Chief development officer at Louisiana Economic Development, Paige Carter says Amazon has made a commitment to the state that has supported many more indirect jobs.

Cut 11 (10) “…around our state.”

LSU is about a three touchdown favorite heading into tonight’s game with South Alabama. The Jaguars average 48 points a game and 7.6 yards a play. The Tigers have a problem when it comes to giving up big plays. Kelly wants his defense to play fundamentally sound, especially in the secondary…

Cut 8 (09) “…better back there.”

Kick off on Saturday tonight is at 6:45