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Mammoth skeleton unearthed in Lafayette area

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — A part of Louisiana’s prehistoric past has been discovered in Lafayette, according to the UL Lafayette Science Museum. Local landowner, Curt Matte, recently uncovered fossil remains belonging to a mammoth and contacted the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Science Museum Director and paleontologist Dr. Jennifer Hargrave for assistance in identifying and documenting the find.

Lafayette, LA · 2d
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The Mississippi is holding Baton Rouge’s warship hostage

It needs 32 feet of water to get back into its cradle. This spring, the river never hit 30.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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This Louisiana Ice Cream Shop Is The Last Of A Legendary Chain Saved By A Local Family

Every other shop in this famous ice cream chain has closed, and only one still scoops. The survivor sits in Louisiana, inside a building that once worked as a milk-cooling station. The Library of Congress even documented the place. That’s a lot of attention for a spot that sells banana...

Lafayette, LA · 1d
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The South Louisiana Craft Gallery Where Work From More Than 250 Artisans Fills One Building

Hundreds of Louisiana artists share one shop, and every single thing on the shelves was made by hand. That’s easy enough to understand. Although that’s quite a thing to casually mention, since it means your gift shopping just got a lot harder to rush. The idea runs deeper...

Lafayette, LA · 20h
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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Pine Leaf Boys, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Aaron Lewis and move live music in Acadiana this week

LIVE MUSIC: Cane River Pecan Company Pie Bar, New Iberia, 5 p.m. DOWNTOWN ALIVE! FEATURING THE PINE LEAF BOYS: Parc San Souci, Lafayette, 6 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT JAM: La Maison de Begnaud, Scott, 6 p.m. HIGH NOTES FEATURING LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS: Chez La Fete, Lafayette, 6 p.m. JAXON MECHE: Naq’s-n-Duson,...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Guest Column: Hollywood remix? Filmmaker from La. sees industry’s future on the margins

Wynton Marsalis calls jazz “the perfect metaphor for democracy.” Every player brings a voice, but the band can really only swing together. As the world celebrates the year Miles Davis would have turned 100, it's worth remembering where it all started: New Orleans, a port city where African, Caribbean, Creole, French, Spanish and Sicilian traditions collided to create America's original art form.

Baton Rouge, LA · 8h

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 · 4d

Developing Lafayette

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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 · 4d

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2024 Remarkable Woman winner Dene Thibeaux

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — KLFY is spotlighting former Remarkable Woman winners now that nominations are open. Dene Thibeaux was named Acadiana’s Remarkable Woman in 2024. “It’s fighting for people in positions that usually cannot fight for themselves,” Thibeaux said. “It’s being their voice and giving them or being a bridge between them in the courtrooms, where we know a lot of their remedies lie, a lot of their legal matters.”

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Kicking off the Holidays in Breaux Bridge!

Saturday, November 14, Teche Center for the Arts’ 2nd Annual Christmas Market 10am -4pm. Located at 210 East Bridge Street. For more in**@*******************ts.com. Saturday, November 28th – Holiday Shopping in Breaux Bridge!. Sunday, November 29th – Breaux Bridge’s 18th Annual Christmas Parade! Join us for our annual Christmas...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 3d

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Honoring Avoyelles veterans: Ceremonies planned in Fifth Ward, Marksville, Moreauville and Mansura

Avoyelles Parish communities will honor veterans with observances Nov. 7, 9 and 11. Residents of all ages are invited to attend and show their appreciation for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Fifth Ward: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. The Fifth Ward/Moncla Knights of Columbus...

Marksville, LA · 2d

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Michael Myers And Chucky Spotted Waiting For The Bus In Baton Rouge

Someone dressed as a witch is riding a homemade broomstick bike around Lafayette, turning heads and filling up people's phones with videos.

Baton Rouge, LA · 10d

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Zydeco Sundays and '90s Nights: Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette's November Lineup

If a Baton Rouge weekend needs a change of scenery, Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette at 905 Jefferson St. pairs a bowling alley with a full stage. The Lafayette spot is the sister to the original Rock'n'Bowl in New Orleans, where Thursday zydeco nights helped put the alley on the national music map in the 1990s.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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From a Bunkie flower shop to Houston landscapes: Johnny Steele’s story

From growing up in the family flower shop to becoming Houston’s premier landscape architect, Johnny Steele has kept his feet on the ground and solid AP family connections. One of his many relatives here in the parish is Sharon Lemoine Juneau of Cottonport who spoke lovingly of her nephew who has grown into somewhat of a celebrity in Houston.

Houston, TX · 6d

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Avoyelles Past Pages: October 30, 2026

Speer’s Shoe Shop opened in the Weekly News building in Marksville. The Cottonport FFA Chapter placed first in the vocational agricultural booths at the parish fair. At Cottonport High, Acy Marchand was elected president of the Literary Society and Darrell Chatelain was elected president of the junior class. Mrs....

Marksville, LA · 5d