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Jan Risher: Journalist Finding Connection, Humor and Meaning in Everyday Life

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:43 — 65.5MB) Jan Risher has spent much of her life collecting stories and helping the rest of us recognize the extraordinary moments hiding in ordinary experiences. An award-winning journalist, author and longtime columnist, Jan serves as Louisiana culture editor for The Advocate, The Times-Picayune/ and The Acadiana Advocate. She also edits Louisiana Inspired, a publication celebrating people who make a positive difference in their communities.

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Mighty Lions relish historic win over old rival Wreckin' Rams

It’s been two decades since Lafayette High experienced a night like Friday. The Mighty Lions delivered a statement victory, defeating Acadiana 33-14 to end a drought against the Wreckin’ Rams that began in 2006. The significance of the win was not lost on Lafayette coach Stephen Hearen, who said his team was as eager for this game as any he can remember.

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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Lafayette Christian captures outright 8-2A district title with blowout win

In their first season playing in District 8-2A, the Lafayette Christian Knights are taking the district crown home to Lafayette after blowing past the Catholic High of New Iberia Panthers 33-10 on Friday night. Lafayette Christian handled its new district well, beating each opponent by double figures, including reigning District...

Lafayette, LA · 19h
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Cecilia football rolls past Carencro for share of 4A-5 District title

If Cecilia football wanted a share of the Class 4A District 5 championship, it knew it had to put on a show in Week 10 against Carencro. The Golden Bears sat atop the district for most of the season but the Bulldogs were determined to make room for themselves, taking a 51-22 victory and forcing a three-way tie for the district championship between themselves, Carencro and Opelousas. “This win means a lot,” Cecilia quarterback Layne Champagne said. “We came up short in the Opelousas game, and we told ourselves all week that we were coming for this game, and we’re gonna bit back. We showed them what we got tonight.” From the first play, forcing a fumble on kickoff, to a backbreaking pick six in the fourth quarter, Cecilia didn't leave this game to chance as it closed out the regular season with a win. Cecilia knows how to put on a show If it a district championship on the line wasn’t enough incentive for the Bulldogs, it was also senior night. What could be some of their players’ last games on home field. No one felt that more than LSU commit Braylon Calais. Almost every time the four-star wideout

Carencro, LA · 1d

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FAA rolls back regulations on commercial rocket launches ahead of Starbase Louisiana

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced changes in commercial space launch and reentry licensing, along with plans for a major regulatory overhaul in 2027.

Vermilion Parish, LA · 1d

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Southside pulls off dramatic marathon volleyball thriller over Lafayette High

When it comes to the postseason, coaches — regardless of the sport — often stress that seeding doesn’t matter once the game starts. And knowing how close its regular-season matchup against Lafayette High was when the two volleyball teams met during district play, Southside entered Thursday’s Division I first-round matchup confident in its ability to compete.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Election day in Acadiana: Carencro mayor's race heads to runoff; Voter wants 'a change in Louisiana'

Incumbent Charlotte Stemmans Clavier will face Eric Knight in the Dec. 12 runoff for Carencro mayor. On Tuesday Clavier led the three candidates on the ballot with 1,191 votes, or 39%, according to unofficial results posted on the Louisiana secretary of state’s office Wednesday morning. Knight received 1,069 votes, or 35%, while Don Chauvin, who lost to Clavier in 2022, finished third with 789 votes.

Carencro, LA · 2d

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UL Lafayette Expands Space Programs as Colom Leads in Miss. Senate Race and Natchez River Level Falls

Your browser does not support the audio element. Subirior Crab is planning to open a new location in Natchez. The seafood boil and cocktail restaurant...

Natchez, MS · 1d

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Ascension Blue Gators relishing piece of district title after blowout win

District championships might not be celebrated exactly like they once were, but the Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators are going to take a little time to enjoy theirs before opening up postseason play next week. Ascension Episcopal wrapped up its 2026 regular season schedule with a convincing 42-0 win over the...

Youngsville, LA · 1d

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Making an Impact: GeauxPreps Week 9 Impact Players

There were some great individual efforts in some big games in Week 9, and while this may not be the ten very best performances, here is a list of guys that I thought were huge for their team:. Carson Gurzi – Carencro. The junior signal-caller delivered an efficient performance...

Carencro, LA · 1d

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Louisiana Sweeps ULM, Stays in Sun Belt Tournament Bye Race

Louisiana swept ULM, 25-17, 25-23, 25-19, to stay tied for third in the Sun Belt’s West Division and in contention for a first-round tournament bye. The Cajuns hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over South Alabama, which matched their result Friday. Louisiana’s defense limited ULM to a .089 hitting percentage, while Sarah Schnell led the match with 15 kills.

Lafayette, LA · 1d