Memorial Day

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting ceremonies across the state in recognition of Memorial Day and those who served the country.

An all-star salute to hip-hop's fallen soldiers.

In a Facebook post from our news partners KATC, many in the Acadiana community are wondering why the White House wasn't showing its red, white and blue colors yesterday for Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is to remember the fallen men and women of the Armed Forces. Veterans Day recognizes all living members of the Armed Forces.

Memorial Day is this Monday, May 27th and there will be several events throughout Acadiana honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country.

On a weekend when many are holding BBQ's, there is a massive beef recall around the country.

Memorial Day Weekend means it's time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

As the weather heats up, it’s time to head outside, light up the grill - or throw some wood into your fire pit, if you have one - and start cooking some great food the old-fashioned way: over an open flame.

Several rappers and singers went on social media today (May 25) to salute U.S. servicemen and women in observance of Memorial Day. Many of the tweets and Instagram posts honor the brave men and women in the military as well as the fallen soldiers.

As we head into summer vacations, our friends at USA Travel are showing us the most visited monuments and memorials in the USA.

Memorial Day observances have been set in many Acadiana communities today.

Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what's going to be open? Check out our full list of what's open on Memorial Day in Lafayette below. Agave: 11:00am - 10:00pm Best Buy: 9:00am - 9:00pm Cajun Field: Cajun Heartland State Fair Dwight's: Closed The Grand Theatre: Normal Hours LA Ice Arena: Public Skating 11:00am - 12:50pm Prejeans: 7:00am

Beyonce is back! After a couple of months of motherhood, the R&B diva is ready to rock the stage again. The ‘Love on Top’ songbird announced that she will be performing a special residency concert at the grand opening of the new Revel casino resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home. In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty u

Many people think of Memorial Day as the the beginning of Summer (3 day weekend, no more school, barbecues, Indy 500, the list goes on and on). But what are we really remembering on Memorial Day and what's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

As we enter into Memorial Day Weekend, I hope that we all remember why we are celebrating this day and weekend. I don't want to sound like I'm preaching, because I'm not, but lets all remind ourselves what Memorial Day is truly all about.

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

From the Louisiana State Police, here's a reminder regarding the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and safety measures to consider when traveling. The Memorial Day weekend is the "official" start of summer for many of us in Louisiana.  As children finish their school year; families plan weekend outings; or we head out on vacation; the traffic on our roadways will increase.  Unfortunately, wi