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New Iberia site earns national recognition for economic development potential

A development site at Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia has earned national recognition for its potential to attract new businesses and investment to the region. The 178.95-acre Acadiana Regional Airport P5 Site was among six Acadiana properties recently awarded national designations through the Readiness Evaluation for Development and Investment (REDI) Sites program, announced by One Acadiana.

New Iberia, LA · 3d
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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Dorseyville's St. John the Baptiste Church's rich history dates back 150 years

DORSEYVILLE - About 13 miles south of Plaquemine sits St. John the Baptiste Church in the community of Dorseyville. The church is a historical landmark because of its rich Black history. It's named after the late Rev. Bazil Dorsey. He founded and pastored St. John the Baptiste Church in Dorseyville. But he was much more than just a leader of the church. He was the leader of the community.

Plaquemine, LA · 2d
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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Plaquemine woman crowned Miss Iberville Parish in 1950 prepares to turn 94

PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine woman who won the Miss Iberville Parish title 76 years ago is getting ready to celebrate her 94th birthday. Shirley Elaine Schnebelen Blanchard said she will be 94 on Nov. 30 and that people are often surprised when they hear her age. "I love life,"...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d
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School Board hears plan for dealing with job vacancies

Breaux Bridge – St. Martin Parish School Superintendent Frederick Wiltz explained the school system’s new framework for eliminating vacant job positions to help combat the school district’s budget deficit during this past week’s monthly School Board meeting. “As you are aware, we have been working with...

St Martin Parish, LA · 2d
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The road to the Dome starts at home for CHS Bulldogs

Cecilia – The Cecilia High Bulldogs earned the No. 14 seed in the Division II Non-Select football playoffs after beating District 5-4A rival Carencro 51-22 on Friday. That means the road to the Dome starts at home for the Bulldogs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Associatin’s Prep Classic will be Dec. 1012 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with state championship games in Select and Non-Select Divisions I-IV.

Cecilia, LA · 2d

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Beat-up Northwest hoping to overcome Erath's potent passing attack

The Northwest High School Raiders have been hit hard by injuries since the beginning of the football season. Coach Chris Edwards, whose team has won six of the past seven games, will be without LSU commitment Markez Davis when the No. 13-seeded Raiders host No. 20 Erath at 7 p.m. Friday in a Division II nonselect bi-district playoff game.

Erath, LA · 1d

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Proposed 240-home Youngsville-area subdivision on Austin Road wins appeal to proceed

A preliminary plat for a proposed 240-home subdivision near Youngsville has been approved by the Lafayette Parish Council. Stillwater Development wants to build Highpointe Farms Development on 59 acres at 724 Austin Road abutting Bicentennial Acres and just south of Ben Franklin Drive. The property is in unincorporated Lafayette Parish.

Youngsville, LA · 23h

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Cecilia blasts Carencro 51-22 to claim share of 5-4A crown

Cecilia – The Cecilia High Bulldogs had a mission to accomplish before Friday night’s regular-season football finale against District 5-4A leading Carencro High School — beat the Golden Bears to claim a share of the district title and earn a home spot to open the Division II Non-Select playoffs.

Carencro, LA · 2d

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Great River Road Driving Tour

PLAQUEMINE — When you travel along River Road in Plaquemine or White Castle, you're guaranteed to see unique and historical sites. Your first stop could be at the Crown Jewel of Plaquemine, the Plaquemine Lock. "After 14 years of construction, the lockhouse was completed in 1909. We are on...

Plaquemine, LA · 17h

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Ascension Catholic-Central Catholic rallies from two sets down to reach semifinals

LAFAYETTE – Ascension Catholic senior Ava Gauthe looked to her teammates after Central Catholic took a 2-0 lead in the Division V quarterfinals at the state tournament. She felt excitement that her team returned to state, but she wasn’t ready for the bus ride back to Donaldsonville just yet.

Donaldsonville, LA · 23h

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Railroad Avenue paving brings daytime closures Nov. 12 through Nov. 27

PLAQUEMINE — Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine is scheduled to close in phases for milling and paving work to improve road conditions and provide a smoother, safer driving surface. According to the reminder, the southbound side near City Hall and the courthouse is set to close from 7 a.m. to...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: City leaders working to revamp historic downtown

PLAQUEMINE — Plaquemine has a new downtown roadmap aimed at bringing more businesses, residents and visitors back to the historic district. Multiple sites in the district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and leaders want to build on that history. Some grand homes and historic buildings are starting to find new life.

Plaquemine, LA · 1d