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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
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Lafayette city council says no to request to open downtown bar with AI bartenders

The Lafayette City Council on Tuesday denied a permit for a downtown AI bar that was opposed by the Downtown Development Authority. DDA CEO Kevin Blanchard said his board opposes the issuance of a conditional use permit for Plush, 201 Jefferson St., Suite B, which would have added 350 or more patrons to an already crowded and problematic downtown.

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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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 · 2d
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Louisiana Law Could Cost Parents $250 for School Tardiness

Louisiana parents could face fines or even jail time if their children are repeatedly late to school. Here's what state law says.

Louisiana · 2d

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Major upgrade for rural drivers: New bridge opens in Iberville Parish

Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 995 in Iberville Parish now have a new bridge over False Branch Bayou, replacing an aging structure that officials say struggled to accommodate heavy agricultural traffic.

Iberville Parish, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Plaquemine woman crowned Miss Iberville Parish in 1950 prepares to turn 94

PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine woman who won the Miss Iberville Parish title 76 years ago is getting ready to celebrate her 94th birthday. Shirley Elaine Schnebelen Blanchard said she will be 94 on Nov. 30 and that people are often surprised when they hear her age. "I love life,"...

Plaquemine, LA · 21h

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

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10 Intersections With The Most Crashes In Youngsville And Broussard

Broussard and Youngsville have grown fast, and their intersections show it. Here are the 10 spots where crashes happen most, with plenty already getting fixed.

Youngsville, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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Lafayette school officials say charter schools have unfair advantage. They want lawmakers to listen.

Lafayette Parish school officials say charter schools have a financial advantage over traditional public schools because they receive a share of local tax revenue without having to follow the same restrictions on how the money is spent. School Board members and administrators raised the issue Friday during a meeting with...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 4d

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Construction crews break ground on new Buc-ee's coming to Lafayette

LAFAYETTE — Work is officially underway on the new Buc-ee's coming to Lafayette. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday at the site of I-10 near Louisiana Avenue. The 74,000-square-foot gas station, which will cost $72 million, is expected to open in early 2028. When it is finished, it will be the second Buc-ee's in Louisiana. The other location in Ruston is expected to open in April 2027.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Iberville Parish 4-H writing project honors, thanks veterans

(11/10/26) Plaquemine, La. — In our digital age of texts and emails, there’s something endearing about the tactile nature of rough construction paper, markers, scissors and the good, old-fashioned handiwork that go into creating a homemade note or card simply to say, “thank you.”. For Veterans Day,...

Iberville Parish, LA · 1d

WWL

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Buc-ee’s breaks ground on another Louisiana travel center

Louisiana · 1d

Kiss Country 93.7

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Louisiana Law Could Cost Parents $250 for School Tardiness

Louisiana parents could face fines or even jail time if their children are repeatedly late to school. Here's what state law says.

Louisiana · 2d

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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months

Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location. Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open.

Ruston, LA · 2d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 3d

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Battle of the Bows keeps Cajun Music alive in Jennings

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Cajun music came alive in Jennings on Saturday, as musicians young and old competed at the Battle of the Bows. With categories ranging from junior to professional, fiddlers played to an attentive audience at the Strand Theatre. Organizers say the competition gives young musicians a...

Jennings, LA · 4d

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Gov. Landry joins Lafayette officials for Buc-ee’s groundbreaking ceremony

LAFAYETTE, La. (Acadiana News First) - Gov. Jeff Landry and Lafayette leaders were on hand as Buc-ee’s broke ground on its long-awaited travel center near I-10 and Louisiana Avenue, bringing a years-long plan closer to reality. The $82 million project is expected to include a travel center spanning more...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Voter turnout surges as local issues take center stage

Voters in Iberville and St. James parishes showed up in higher-than-expected numbers on Tuesday due to local concerns regarding education, leadership, and congressional redistricting.

Iberville Parish, LA · 2d

Talk Radio 960am

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Louisiana Law Could Cost Parents $250 for School Tardiness

Louisiana parents could face fines or even jail time if their children are repeatedly late to school. Here's what state law says.

Louisiana · 2d

People

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Buc-ee’s Is Opening Its First Location in This State: ‘Finally Happening’

The travel center chain is opening its first location in Louisiana on Monday, Nov. 9 in Lafayette

Louisiana · 6d