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Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Plaucheville will celebrate fall with its first Friendsgiving on the Field, Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing together local food, shopping, music and family activities at the Plaucheville ball field. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature local small businesses, more than 30 vendors, food trucks,...

Plaucheville, LA · 14h
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Colfax celebrates 58th annual Pecan Festival

COLFAX, La. (KALB) - As is tradition, the Pecan Festival returned to Colfax Friday —the start of the first full weekend in November. Now in its 58th year, the festival is open till 5 p.m. Sunday. So visitors still have time to get a pecan treat, ride a carnival ride and spend time with family and friends.

Colfax, LA · 4d
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theadvocate.com

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Louisiana's Sammy Kershaw gets apology and red-carpet invite from the CMA. Here's his response.

After initially being denied a red-carpet walk for the 60th Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 18, country music veteran and Louisiana native Sammy Kershaw received an apology and an invitation from the CMA late Tuesday. "I’m pleased to share that we’ve since had a sincere and meaningful private conversation...

Louisiana · 1d
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redriverparishjournal.com

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Prehistoric mammoth remains discovered in South Louisiana

According to multiple reports, a remarkable discovery in south Louisiana is offering scientists a new glimpse into the state’s prehistoric past after a landowner uncovered fossilized mammoth remains on his property in Acadia Parish. Curt Matte made the discovery while digging a pond and contacted researchers at the University...

Louisiana · 2d
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wbrz.com

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Thanksgiving events and giveaways happening around the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special. Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season:. Wednesday, Oct. 21...

Baton Rouge, LA · 7h

KLFY.com

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UL alum makes ‘significant bequest’ to Hilliard Art Museum

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — An alumnus of the University of Louisiana Lafayette is making a major donation to the campus’s Hilliard Art Museum. According to a news release from the school, Chad Bushnell, a 1974 architecture graduate of UL (USL at the time), and his wife, Terri Colangelo, have made a “significant bequest” to the museum to help sustain its future.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

KLFY.com

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New Opelousas billboard unveils local photography by Hernet Hill

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– Opelousas residents and city officials gathered along the Interstate 49 service road for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new billboard featuring local photography. The display showcases a photograph titled “Opelousas Neighborhoods” by local photographer Hernet Hill. The billboard is part of the Opelousas...

Opelousas, LA · 1d

Country Herald

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Louisiana Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Louisiana Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Louisiana · 2d

97.3 The Dawg

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Help 97.3 The Dawg Rate the Music and Win $500

Tell us which new country songs you love and which ones aren't hitting the mark. Rate the music on 97.3 The Dawg for a chance to win $500.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

fox8live.com

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Heart of Louisiana: Saving the Reed Organ

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - Musical instruments that once filled American homes and churches are making a comeback in an unlikely place. Dave McNamara takes us down Bayou Lafourche to meet a man who’s saving the reed organ in the Heart of Louisiana. To read more, visit the Heart...

Louisiana · 1d

KLFY.com

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Daniel Kelly dismissed from Lafayette Public Library Board of Control

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish Council voted 5-0 yesterday to immediately dismiss board member Daniel Kelly from the Lafayette Public Library Board of Control. The unanimous decision followed a public hearing at City Hall regarding Kelly’s absence from nine board meetings over the previous two years.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

usabusinessradio.com

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Showcasing Haitian Culture and Cinema

INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Jacquil Constant. On a recent Price of Business show, Host Kevin Price interviewed Jacquil Constant and they discussed his recent announcement (https://www.einpresswire.com/article/950171476/12th-annual-haiti-international-film-festival-calls-for-submissions-celebration-of-haitian-diasporic-film-bows-8-14-27). acquil Constant is...

Louisiana · 1d

lafourchegazette.com

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GALLERY: Varsity Volleyball Finals- E.D. White vs Pearl River

E.D. White advances to the quarterfinals after defeating Pearl River last Friday night at home in four sets to win the match. The Cardinals will begin play at the Cajundome in Lafayette on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. on court 1. View photos of the game below:. Photos by...

Thibodaux, LA · 13h

theadvocate.com

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Hilliard Art Museum hires new curator as it prepares for major expansion in Lafayette

The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has named architect and exhibition designer Jonathan Boelkins as its new curator, bringing an experienced designer to the museum as it expands its programming, renovates a historic building and works to make its permanent collection more accessible. Boelkins, who...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

sheenmagazine.com

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SOUTHERN SOUL MEETS NO LIMIT LEGACY: LOUISIANA’S KIM McCOY TEAMS UP WITH RAP ICON MIA X FOR “THE ANTHEM REMIX”

Two powerful Louisiana voices are coming together for a collaboration that celebrates strength, confidence, and women’s empowerment. Rising Southern Soul artist Kim McCoy, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from Lafayette, Louisiana, has teamed up with legendary rapper Mia X, the pioneering First Lady of No Limit Records, for the highly anticipated music video “The Anthem Remix,”premiering Friday, November 20, 2026.

Lafayette, LA · 9h

wwno.org

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Landowners sue LA utility regulators; Planned Parenthood reopens; study finds infant heart defects linked in industrial corridor

Louisiana landowners are suing the state’s utility regulators, claiming the Public Service Commission improperly changed its rules to speed up Meta data center projects. Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins takes us inside the lawsuit. Last year, Planned Parenthood closed its two Louisiana locations after nearly 40 years of...

Louisiana · 1d

avoyellesonlinenews.com

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Jennifer Reising wins 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition

Jennifer Reising of Noank, Connecticut, has won the 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) with her impressive portrait of a wood duck. The annual contest, in its 39th year, determines the image on what is commonly called the Louisiana Duck...

Louisiana · 18h

natchitochesparishjournal.com

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November 11, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

State and Federal Offices Closed Today in Observance of Veterans Day. Many state and federal government offices are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The federal holiday honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. U.S. Postal Service offices are closed, with regular mail delivery suspended. Most banks are also closed, although ATMs and online banking services remain available. Some local government offices and public services may operate on modified schedules. Residents are encouraged to check with individual agencies before visiting. Most government offices will resume normal operations Thursday, Nov. 12.

Natchitoches Parish, LA · 21h

Yahoo!

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Louisiana native, comedian Theo Von to reign as Bacchus for 2027 parade

Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host has been named the king of the Krewe of Bacchus for the 2027 Mardi Gras season. Theo Von will reign as Bacchus LVIII when the krewe's 58th annual parade rolls Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Known for his Southern humor and storytelling, Von hosts the popular...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

BRProud

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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol offers free Black Friday activities

Louisiana's Old State Capitol will offer free family entertainment, including puppet performances and interactive workshops, on Black Friday, November 27.

Louisiana · 1d