Sid Williams, a giant in the Zydeco music scene of Acadiana and a cherished philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 73.

Lafayette and areas throughout South Louisiana are mourning the passing of a true cultural and community icon, Sydney "Big Sid" Williams.

He helped launch Grammy-winning zydeco stars, while presiding over one of the last remaining original dance halls in Acadiana ...

Williams, who owned the iconic El Sid O's Zydeco and Blues Club, also was known for his food drives and community support ...

On this day 66 years ago (February 3, 1959) a plane crashed in a cornfield outside Clear Lake, Iowa. The crash unfortunately ...