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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 · 11h
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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 · 1d
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He never faced an election opponent in 31 years. Now Lafayette Judge Doug Saloom is retiring.

In 31 years on the Lafayette City Court bench, Judge Doug Saloom has never faced an opponent for reelection. He has a theory about why. "You need 50.01% of the public's vote to win, but you need 100% of the lawyers not to run against you," Saloom said. For Saloom,...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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The 11 Best Southern Small Towns For Foodies

If you love good food, you'll typically feel right at home in large, multicultural cities like New York or Chicago. However, there's also a lot to be said for the food scenes in small towns, especially in the American South. So while Atlanta is among the top places in the country for soul food, you don't have to venture into a major city to find excellent Southern cooking — some of the region's best cornbread and barbecue can be found in Georgia's small towns.

Georgia · 2d
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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 · 4d

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Coeyn Wise becomes youngest member of Vermilion Parish School Board

VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Twenty-year-old Coeyn Wise is making history as the youngest person elected to the Vermilion Parish School Board, bringing a recent student's perspective to his new role representing District C. "I just felt a huge sense of responsibility had fallen on me. And I had to...

Vermilion Parish, LA · 4d

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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 · 1d

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See latest inspections that flag 3 Lafayette-area restaurants

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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18-year-old Alex Savage becomes youngest elected to Carencro City Council

Eighteen-year-old Alex Savage was elected to the Carencro City Council, aiming to preserve the city's small-town charm and support youth engagement.

Carencro, LA · 4d

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St. Landry Parish's financial practices face more scrutiny as DA, judges sue alleging underpayments

St. Landry Parish Government has underpaid the 27th Judicial District Attorney's Office by nearly $600,000 over the past three years, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by District Attorney Chad Pitre. The lawsuit alleges that the parish has failed to meet its constitutionally mandated financial obligations to the DA's office,...

St Landry Parish, LA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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City of Port Allen announces planned power outage for Sunday night

PORT ALLEN — The city of Port Allen announced a planned power outage that will extend from Sunday night into Monday morning. The outage, being done so Entergy can perform a circuit upgrade, will take place from 10 p.m. on Sunday to 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The...

Port Allen, LA · 4d

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He had no training to run an Iraqi province. This West Baton Rouge Marine did it anyway.

In 2003, West Baton Rouge native Col. David Couvillon was handed an Iraqi province with no power, no schools and no government. His Marine Reserve battalion had to figure out how to run it.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 3d

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Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine to close as crews works to improve road conditions

PLAQUEMINE — Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine are scheduled to close for milling and paving work in the coming week. According to the traffic alert, the work is meant to improve road conditions and provide a smoother and safer driving surface. All work is weather permitting. From 7...

Plaquemine, LA · 3d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Historic Depot undergoing million-dollar renovations

PLAQUEMINE - Renovations are underway at the Plaquemine Depot as the historic building prepares to add space for local vendors and an information center. More than $1 million in renovations are happening, and the previous city administration began the work. Mayor John Barker says the original plan called for a...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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New Roads Fly-In Draws Crowds With Warplanes and Veterans Memorial Tribute

Residents in New Roads spent Saturday surrounded by airplanes, military displays and family-friendly fun at the False River Regional Airport Fly-In. The event drew pilots and spectators alike to the small-town airfield for a day blending aviation spectacle with hometown tradition. The fly-in featured an up-close look at military aircraft...

New Roads, LA · 2d

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Cottonport approves litter enforcement agreement, police appointment

The Cottonport Town Council approved an agreement allowing parish litter enforcement within town limits and named an assistant police chief during its Oct. 14 meeting. The litter agreement authorizes Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Litter Abatement Officer Barry Lemoine to enforce parish litter ordinances in Cottonport. The measure passed 4-0, with Councilman Kenneth Friels abstaining because of a conflict of interest.

Cottonport, LA · 4d

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Mammoth skeleton unearthed in Louisiana

A landowner in Louisiana recently discovered fossil remains belonging to a mammoth.

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Deadline to comment on I-49 Lafayette Connector Draft SEIS extended. See new date.

The Federal Highway Administration is expected to issue a the Final SEIS and Record of Decision in the first quarter of 2027, clearing the project to proceed as funding becomes available. The Lafayette I-49 Connector is a proposed 5.5-mile section of partially elevated six-lane interstate that would stretch roughly from...

Lafayette, LA · 4d

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HistoryFEST to spotlight untold stories of Black women who shaped Iberia Parish

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Iberia African American Historical Society will bring local history to life with its inaugural HistoryFEST Nov. 13-15 at the Sliman Theatre, 129 E. Main St. in New Iberia. The three-day festival will celebrate the stories, achievements and contributions of African American women throughout Iberia Parish.

New Iberia, LA · 4d