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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 · 3d
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What Now New Orleans

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Home Décor Resale Shop in Lafayette to Reopen After Closing for a Year

Hart & Cole will offer consignment sales through its online storefront

Lafayette, LA · 5d

What Now New Orleans

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Lafayette Artist Converting a Former Service Station into a Working Studio and Event Space

The Studio by Katherine Freeman will sell the nominal artist's paintings, prints, textiles, and wallpaper

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Louisiana’s Sammy Kershaw: A look at his life and career

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Born in Kaplan, Louisiana, in 1958, country music icon Sammy Kershaw rose to fame in 1991 with his first Billboard No. 3 charting song “Cadillac Style.” It was the first of four releases from his debut studio album “Don’t Go Near the Water,” which is certified platinum.

Lafayette, LA · 2d
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Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Louisiana

Buc-ee’s is set to break ground on its Lafayette, Louisiana, location on Nov. 9, the company announced last week. The 74,000-square-foot store is one of two in the works in the Pelican State. A location in Ruston is expected to open in 2027 while the Lafayette location is slated to open its doors in 2028.

Lafayette, LA · 6d

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Monthly Made: Pure Manglier Tea

As interest returns to remedies of the natural world, manglier (pronounced mong-lee-AY) tea has returned to the spotlight. Also known as groundsel bush, the manglier plant thrives in Louisiana’s wetlands. As it holds up well even when salt exposure is present, it thrives in the brackish water you can find along coastal Louisiana.

Opelousas, LA · 8d

theadvocate.com

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New documentary uncovers Louisiana's forgotten Filipino history, America's oldest Asian settlement

A centuries-old Filipino settlement in Louisiana's coastal marshes is the subject of a new documentary by a University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor who is working to bring an overlooked chapter of the state's history to light. "Settling St. Malo," a 26-minute documentary featuring the research and poetry of UL...

Louisiana · 5d

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This Louisiana Cajun Town Keeps Its French Roots Alive At A Traditional Meat Market

Hot boudin comes out fresh every single day here, from the moment the doors open until they close. The cracklins arrive hot too, which feels like a dangerous combination for anyone with weak willpower. The meats hanging in the smokehouse get their flavor from real burning wood. The family behind...

Eunice, LA · 5d

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Lafayette can vote for local restaurateur, festival leader to win Ryan Seacrest podcast contest

Lafayette chef and cultural advocate Pat Mould has a lot to share about life in southwest Louisiana, and he’s ready to make the leap into the podcasting world. Mould made his mark at Lafayette culinary institutions like Charley G’s, Café Vermilionville and Hub City Diner, and he is one of the driving forces behind Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, where he serves as the vice president for programming and development.

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Jeff Davis voters reject allocating funding from jail to new animal shelter by 34 votes

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - For a second time, voters in Jeff Davis Parish have narrowly rejected a measure to dedicate a small portion of jail funding to the newly-built animal shelter. Southwest Louisiana voters passed 12 tax proposals in Tuesday’s election and rejected two. Nov. 3 election. Full results.

Jennings, LA · 5d

acadianaprofile.com

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Steen’s Syrup, The Lunchbox, Hive Market and More Food News

One thing we all do is eat. And while I can’t speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what’s going on in the local food scene. Whether it’s eating everything you can at Taste...

Abbeville, LA · 7d

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LA: Buc-ee's to Break Ground on First Location in Louisiana; Will Open Third Store in Tennessee

Convenience store chain Buc-ee's will break ground Nov. 9 on its first location in Louisiana—a new travel center in Lafayette. The new location, off Interstate 10 at Louisiana Avenue, will occupy 74,000 square feet and have 120 fueling positions. It is expected to open in early 2028 and employ about 200.

Louisiana · 3d

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Tea time at Sojourn Tea & Goods

Located at 118 W. Vermilion St., Sojourn Tea & Goods is a tea house and commercial business in Downtown Lafayette that specializes in loose-leaf teas sourced from around the world, along with locally sourced pastries and artwork. The shop offers a different experience from a traditional coffee shop, inviting customers to wind down and enjoy tea while exploring its collection of artisan goods.

Lafayette, LA · 5d

The Daily Advertiser

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Oct. 19-26 restaurant inspections: Sushi Masa racks up 9 critical violations

Five Lafayette Parish restaurants recorded the most critical health violations during inspections conducted between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The inspections, published through the state's retail food health inspections dashboard, identified violations that health officials say are more likely to contribute to food contamination or foodborne illness if left uncorrected. Critical violations differ from non-critical violations, which aren't directly linked to foodborne illness but can become health hazards if left unaddressed. Health officials note that inspections represent a snapshot in time and may not reflect an establishment's day-to-day operations or overall condition. The dashboard is updated daily, though inspection reports are typically posted with a seven-day delay. Here are the Lafayette Parish restaurants that received the most critical violations during the reporting period: Sushi Masa Kitchen 3920 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette — 9 critical violations Sushi Masa Kitchen received the most critical violations in the parish during the reporting period. Inspectors cited the restaurant for improper cold food holding temperatures above 41 degrees, failure to mark foods being held under time as a public health control, employee eating and drinking in food preparation areas, improper storage of raw animal products near ready-to-eat foods,

Lafayette Parish, LA · 7d

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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Lafayette Actress Rachel Whittle Brings Another Film to the Big Screen

"Death Before Dawn" offers suspense, surprise and "things".

Lafayette, LA · 7d

KLFY.com

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St. Landry Parish president to pursue legal action over roaming dogs

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard plans to initiate legal proceedings against a local dog owner following recurring reports of trespassing canines destroying livestock on neighboring land. The announcement follows a recent report from resident Vincent Savoy, who stated that a neighbor’s dogs trespassed on...

St Landry Parish, LA · 6d

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Old Gas Station on Johnston Street to Become The Studio by Katherine Freeman

A new art studio & showroom called The Studio by Katherine Freeman, is coming soon to an old gas station at 2301 Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA. Owned by local artist Katherine Freeman, the new ~1,500-square-foot studio will serve as the home base for her growing art and design business, bringing together her original artwork, custom textiles, and wallpaper collections.

Lafayette, LA · 7d