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Rayne man witnesses the American Heritage riverboat sinking after tanker collision

NEW ORLEANS, LA. (KLFY)– A Rayne man witnessed the tanker that collided with a cruise ship near the Port of New Orleans earlier today. The images below captured by Jamie Holford, of Rayne, show how he witnessed the American Heritage riverboat was falling to one side, rapidly taking on water.  Holford shared how he was […]

New Orleans, LA · 18h

WGNO

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Opelousas police chief candidate Yolanda Lewis arrested by State Police

Yolanda Lewis, 49, of Opelousas is charged with criminal conspiracy, trespassing against state computers and obstruction of justice, according to online jail records.

Opelousas, LA · 1d

KPEL 96.5

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Acadia Parish Deputies Search for Two Men After Girl's Attempted Abduction Attempt

A young girl fought off a man who allegedly grabbed her in Acadia Parish. Authorities are searching for two suspects in an older pickup truck.

Acadia Parish, LA · 20h

Classic Rock 105.1

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The Strange Story Behind Louisiana's Famous Hadacol Tonic

Meet Coozan Dud, the Acadiana businessman behind Hadacol, the controversial vitamin tonic that became a national sensation.

Louisiana · 3d

Yahoo!

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Woman arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Mamou

MAMOU, La. (KLFY) -- A traffic stop for not using a turn signal led to a drug arrest in Mamou, authorities said. Chelsey Lea Deshotels, 36, is charged with possession of meth. Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Deputies were patrolling the city of Mamou on Oct. 27 when they pulled over a truck that made a right turn onto Sixth Street without using a turn signal, officials said.

Mamou, LA · 1d

houmatimes.com

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Four local marching bands claim state championships at LMEA competition

Four Terrebonne and Lafourche parish high school marching bands captured state championships at the 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) State Marching Band Championships, held November 9–11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Central Lafourche, South Lafourche, E.D. White Catholic and Vandebilt...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 2d

Talk Radio 960am

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Seven Thursday Plate Lunch Picks Across Acadiana, From Chicken To Sausage

The weekend's almost here, and you can feel it in what Acadiana's plate lunch spots are serving this Thursday. Chicken, sausage, and a couple of curveballs.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

Click2Houston.com

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She was operated on before she was even born. Now, she’s thriving.

HOUSTON – Camille doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already a fighter. At just 24 weeks in the womb, she underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston — a procedure that doctors say has never been performed anywhere else in the United States. Today, she’s three months old, hitting every developmental milestone, and giving her parents in Lafayette, Louisiana something they once weren’t sure they’d have: hope.

Houston, TX · 1d

Talk Radio 960am

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Family Says Lafayette Shooting Victim Was Not Intended Target

A Lafayette shooting has reportedly claimed the life of a 22-year-old man. His family is sharing new details about what happened.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com

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Week 11 acadiana area high school football scores, reported stats and schedules

RECORD – Southside 6-5, Slidell 6-5. NEXT - No. 17 Southside at No. 1 Mandeville. RECORD – Iota 5-6, Leesville 9-2. RECORD – Erath 5-6, Northwest 8-3. NEXT - No. 13 Northwest at No. 4 North DeSoto. No. 14 Cecilia 48, No. 19 Northwood-Shreve 35. RECORD –...

Lafayette, LA · 12h

The Daily Advertiser

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Lafayette-area high school football scoreboard for LHSAA First-round playoffs

The road to the Superdome will be filled with elite matchups and stars being born on gridiron as every team hopes to make the 2026 Allstate Sugarbowl LHSAA Prep Classic . Thirty-one teams hailing from Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas earned a spot across the eight brackets, with Notre Dame as the only area team to earn a No. 1 seed in the Select Division III bracket. Next to the Pios, Westgate and Lafayette Christian Academy earned the next highest seed at No. 2 in Non-Select DII and Select III brackets, respectively. Overall, eight teams hailing from the 337 earned a bye to start the playoffs including Eunice, Kaplan, St. Thomas More, Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and Westminster Christian Academy-Lafayette. Notre Dame, Westgate and Eunice all enter the playoffs fresh off going undefeated in the regular season. But all those records are thrown out the window and all that lies ahead is win or go home. Only a handful of teams will see their postseason dreams end in victory but it all starts now in the opening round. With the first round of the playoffs set to kick off this Thursday and Friday, here are the matchups happening across

Lafayette, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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Iota overcomes slow start to reverse sweep Lutcher and advance to the state semifinals

After dropping the first two sets to No. 6-seeded Lutcher, however, the No. 3-seeded Bulldogs rallied to win in five sets and advance to the semifinals for the first time ever. "The atmosphere here changes a lot of stuff," Bulldogs coach Glenn Daigle said of the Cajundome. "I think our...

Lutcher, LA · 1d

WNTZ

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Major damage, no injuries in Thursday fire at UL Lafayette dorm

No injuries were reported following a fire Thursday night at a residence hall on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, officials said.

Lafayette, LA · 21h

Yahoo!

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Abbeville family carries on Megan Plowden’s mission three years after her death

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Three years after Megan Plowden's death, her family is continuing the work of an Abbeville mother who turned the loss of her son into a mission to help local children. Her brother, Grant Plowden, said he wants people to remember her love for the community and...

Abbeville, LA · 1d

WALA-TV FOX10

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Acadia Parish School System computer network ‘potentially compromised’

The Acadia Parish School System shut down its computer systems after the superintendent confirmed a “potential compromise” of the district’s network. The announcement was made via social media on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Acadia Parish, LA · 2d

theadvocate.com

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After permit denied, man behind proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he’s going to court

The owner of a proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he plans to take legal action after the City Council's decision to deny a permit for the business, arguing the vote was unfair and reflected bias against him. Quintin Borel said Wednesday he will challenge the council’s 3-2 vote to deny...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

92.9 NIN

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Rural Drivers Do You Know About Deer Whistles?

They've sold a lot of them but do they protect your car from unwanted "deer encounters"?

Lafayette, LA · 18h

theadvocate.com

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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 · 1d

Ball Exclusives

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Ragin’ Cajuns Beat Warhawks 42-21 as Blanco Runs for 113

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns beat the UL Monroe Warhawks 42-21 at Malone Stadium. The post Ragin’ Cajuns Beat Warhawks 42-21 as Blanco Runs for 113 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Lafayette, LA · 1d