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New Opelousas billboard unveils local photography by Hernet Hill

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– Opelousas residents and city officials gathered along the Interstate 49 service road for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new billboard featuring local photography. The display showcases a photograph titled “Opelousas Neighborhoods” by local photographer Hernet Hill. The billboard is part of the Opelousas...

Opelousas, LA · 3d
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CAJUN RADIO 1290AM

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Louisiana's Oldest Cemetery Dates To 1737 and It's North of Acadiana

The American Cemetery has rested since 1737 and it's the oldest cemetery in Louisiana.

Louisiana · 1d

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Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Plaucheville will celebrate fall with its first Friendsgiving on the Field, Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing together local food, shopping, music and family activities at the Plaucheville ball field. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature local small businesses, more than 30 vendors, food trucks,...

Plaucheville, LA · 2d
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Thanksgiving events and giveaways happening around the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special. Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season:. Wednesday, Oct. 21...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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SOUTHERN SOUL MEETS NO LIMIT LEGACY: LOUISIANA’S KIM McCOY TEAMS UP WITH RAP ICON MIA X FOR “THE ANTHEM REMIX”

Two powerful Louisiana voices are coming together for a collaboration that celebrates strength, confidence, and women’s empowerment. Rising Southern Soul artist Kim McCoy, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from Lafayette, Louisiana, has teamed up with legendary rapper Mia X, the pioneering First Lady of No Limit Records, for the highly anticipated music video “The Anthem Remix,”premiering Friday, November 20, 2026.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

klax-tv.com

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Louisiana-Made Gumbo Ghost Story “The Fois” Comes to Marksville

MARKSVILLE, La. — Everybody in South Louisiana has an opinion about gumbo. Now there’s a horror movie about it, and it’s coming to Central Louisiana. The Fois: Revenge of Maw Maw Claudette opens Friday, November 13, at Paragon Cinema at Paragon Casino Resort and runs through November 19. On Saturday, November 14, writer/director David Rabalais and members of the cast will be at the theater for a brown carpet meet and greet, a screening, and a Q&A.

Marksville, LA · 1d

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Harris on History: U.S. Highway 80 Marks 100 Years

On November 11, 1926, a new highway designation placed Ruston on a coast-to-coast route stretching from Savannah, Georgia, to San Diego, California. For decades, U.S. Highway 80 carried tourists, soldiers, salesmen, and families through north Louisiana, transforming businesses and communities along its path. This Veterans Day marks the 100th anniversary...

Ruston, LA · 1d

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Landowners sue LA utility regulators; Planned Parenthood reopens; study finds infant heart defects linked in industrial corridor

Louisiana landowners are suing the state’s utility regulators, claiming the Public Service Commission improperly changed its rules to speed up Meta data center projects. Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins takes us inside the lawsuit. Last year, Planned Parenthood closed its two Louisiana locations after nearly 40 years of...

Louisiana · 2d

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Louisiana Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Louisiana Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Louisiana · 3d

wbrz.com

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Great River Road Driving Tour

PLAQUEMINE — When you travel along River Road in Plaquemine or White Castle, you're guaranteed to see unique and historical sites. Your first stop could be at the Crown Jewel of Plaquemine, the Plaquemine Lock. "After 14 years of construction, the lockhouse was completed in 1909. We are on...

Plaquemine, LA · 19h

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GALLERY: Varsity Volleyball Finals- E.D. White vs Pearl River

E.D. White advances to the quarterfinals after defeating Pearl River last Friday night at home in four sets to win the match. The Cardinals will begin play at the Cajundome in Lafayette on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. on court 1. View photos of the game below:. Photos by...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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UL alum makes ‘significant bequest’ to Hilliard Art Museum

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — An alumnus of the University of Louisiana Lafayette is making a major donation to the campus’s Hilliard Art Museum. According to a news release from the school, Chad Bushnell, a 1974 architecture graduate of UL (USL at the time), and his wife, Terri Colangelo, have made a “significant bequest” to the museum to help sustain its future.

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Pride of South Lafourche Marching Tarpon Band captures third consecutive LMEA Class 4C State Marching Championship

The Pride of South Lafourche Marching Tarpon Band has once again proven why it is among the top marching band programs in Louisiana, capturing its third consecutive Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) Class 4C State Marching Championship. The Marching Tarpons continued the impressive championship run on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Napoleon’s Bar turns Monday nights into a stage for local singer-songwriters

For many, Monday nights are just the start of another long week, but in downtown New Iberia, they bring a little extra music, laughter and something to look forward to. Nestled at 129 W. Main St. is Napoleon’s, a cozy neighborhood bar where the drinks are great, but the community gatherings are even better.

New Iberia, LA · 2d

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Louisiana Living: Barak Shrine Circus

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Bruce Osbon, James Hamid, and Cookie discussing the upcoming Barak Shrine Circus. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 19h

Total Pro Sports

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Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss

Olivia Dunne’s Instagram comments turned negative after the game. The post Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

Essentially Sports

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LSU QB Sam Leavitt's Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Teases Documentary Featuring Misconduct Accusations

A woman holding a stack of papers in front of a TikTok camera had a message for Sam Leavitt, or at least for the man she appeared to be addressing. She was not announcing a new project or sharing a football opinion. Instead, she hinted at a documentary and suggested that the QB’s public image did not match what she knew privately. The post included two Snapchat screenshots that appear to show the LSU QB1. The TikTok account, which goes by the name Ava Boyd, posted a video with the caption: “Sitting down for my documentary about the ‘godly’ man who couldn’t control his hands, his temper, or his...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d