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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 · 1d

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Louisiana-Made Gumbo Ghost Story “The Fois” Comes to Marksville

MARKSVILLE, La. — Everybody in South Louisiana has an opinion about gumbo. Now there’s a horror movie about it, and it’s coming to Central Louisiana. The Fois: Revenge of Maw Maw Claudette opens Friday, November 13, at Paragon Cinema at Paragon Casino Resort and runs through November 19. On Saturday, November 14, writer/director David Rabalais and members of the cast will be at the theater for a brown carpet meet and greet, a screening, and a Q&A.

Marksville, LA · 14h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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 · 3d

CAJUN RADIO 1290AM

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Louisiana's Oldest Cemetery Dates To 1737 and It's North of Acadiana

The American Cemetery has rested since 1737 and it's the oldest cemetery in Louisiana.

Louisiana · 13h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Harris on History: U.S. Highway 80 Marks 100 Years

On November 11, 1926, a new highway designation placed Ruston on a coast-to-coast route stretching from Savannah, Georgia, to San Diego, California. For decades, U.S. Highway 80 carried tourists, soldiers, salesmen, and families through north Louisiana, transforming businesses and communities along its path. This Veterans Day marks the 100th anniversary...

Ruston, LA · 19h

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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 · 2d

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Pride of South Lafourche Marching Tarpon Band captures third consecutive LMEA Class 4C State Marching Championship

The Pride of South Lafourche Marching Tarpon Band has once again proven why it is among the top marching band programs in Louisiana, capturing its third consecutive Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) Class 4C State Marching Championship. The Marching Tarpons continued the impressive championship run on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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November 12, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep

FAUNA to Offer Free Pet Vaccinations at Campti Health Fair Nov. 14. Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals and Natchitoches Parish Library. Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) will hold a pet health fair Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Natchitoches Parish Library’s Northeast Branch in Campti.

Natchitoches, LA · 18h

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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 · 1d

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Louisiana's Oldest Cemetery Dates To 1737 and It's North of Acadiana

The American Cemetery has rested since 1737 and it's the oldest cemetery in Louisiana.

Louisiana · 13h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d