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Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027

A new Buc-ee’s can mean a new place to fill up and, for some people, a new place to clock in. Construction has already started at each site, though opening dates are still targets. Here are the new Buc-ee’s stores coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027....

North Carolina · 2d
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The Daily Advertiser

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See latest inspections that flag 3 Lafayette-area restaurants

Lafayette, LA · 11h

KPLC TV

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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 · 3d
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Highway 98.9

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The Best Restaurants for Gumbo in South Louisiana

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.

Louisiana · 4d

theadvocate.com

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A Cajun dining destination: This is the story behind Rascal's Cajun Restaurant

The signature fried chicken, the shrimp po-boy served generously overstuffed and the restaurant's buffet that features a rotating selection of Cajun dishes are only a few reasons visitors come to Rascal’s Cajun Restaurant in Rayne. For years, Rascal’s has built its reputation around a food experience that feels less...

Rayne, LA · 5d

The Call Of

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Buc-ee's Breaks Ground in Lafayette – But Don't Plan Your Road Trip Just Yet

Buc-ee's breaks ground in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Nov. 9, 2026, with a 74,000-sq-ft travel center projected to open in early 2028.

Lafayette, LA · 4d

theadvocate.com

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Bingo is making a comeback with younger crowds. This Lafayette bar is part of the trend.

Wednesday nights at the Yard Goat in Lafayette have become a destination for bingo players looking for more than a traditional game. Xtreme Bar Bingo combines music, friendly competition and prizes ranging from electronics to cash jackpots. The Bertrand Drive beer garden introduced the nationwide entertainment program in February after...

Lafayette, LA · 14h

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Skipping the Long Stir? These Seven Jarred Roux Will Get Your Gumbo Started

Seven jarred roux for Acadiana gumbo, from Savoie’s in Opelousas to Lafayette’s own Ragin’ Cajun. Where does your go-to land?

Lafayette, LA · 3d

fastfoodclub.com

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Gumbo Season Is Here, And These 9 Louisiana Kitchens Make The Best Dark-Roux Pots

When the first cool front rolls through Louisiana, gumbo pots start showing up on stoves all over the state. The best ones begin with a dark roux, flour and fat stirred slowly until it turns the color of chocolate or even coffee. That patience is what gives a good bowl...

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

Developing Lafayette

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Buc-ee’s Officially Breaks Ground In Lafayette, Eyes February 2028 Opening

Buc-ee’s officially held its groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, November 9th, 2026, for its new travel center coming soon to 3400 Louisiana Avenue, at the northeast corner of I-10 & Louisiana Ave. in Lafayette, Louisiana. The long-awaited $82 million development will include a more than 74,000-square-foot travel center with 120...

Lafayette, LA · 10h

theadvocate.com

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Actor and frequent Spike Lee collaborator will portray Frederick Douglass in Lafayette show

Actor Roger Guenveur Smith will bring his one-man show, "Frederick Douglass Now," to Lafayette on Friday, Nov. 13. The production will start at 7:30 p.m. at The Theater at Baranco (Elementary), 801 Mudd Ave. This marks the first performance in the Popups at Baranco series offered by Performing Arts Serving...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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UL Lafayette debuts new Catahoula leopard dog mascot

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette introduced a seven-week-old Catahoula Leopard Dog as its new live mascot during halftime of Saturday’s football game against South Alabama at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The selection brings together two Louisiana traditions, introducing a live animal ambassador...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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This Louisiana Hot Sauce Factory Tour Ends At A Store Full Of Unexpected Finds

Hot sauce ice cream is sitting in a freezer at the end of a factory tour, and people actually line up for it. That alone tells you this stop plays by its own rules. The same spot bottles roughly 700,000 bottles of a world-famous pepper sauce every single day. The recipe still sticks to three simple ingredients: peppers, vinegar, and salt.

Louisiana · 4d

Yahoo!

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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 · 1d

What Now New Orleans

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Popular Acadiana Wing Chain Continues Its Expansion with a Planned Fifth Location

KOK Wings & Things has opened four locations since being founded in 2018

Youngsville, LA · 1d

KPLC TV

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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 · 2d

theadvocate.com

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Jason Aldean is coming to Lourdes Stadium. Here's what to know about the two-day rodeo event.

Country music star Jason Aldean and Texas band Treaty Oak Revival will headline a two-day event combining live music, bull riding and other rodeo competitions at Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette in March. The event, called Battle in the Boot, will take place March 5-6 as part of the 2027 Bulls,...

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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The Silly Goose brings a flock of vintage finds to New Iberia

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A new antique market has opened in New Iberia, giving shoppers a chance to browse a variety collection of vintage finds, from collectible action figures to colorful china perfect for entertaining. The Silly Goose, located at 1010 Progress Street, celebrated its grand opening Friday,...

New Iberia, LA · 3d

digbr.com

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Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island: Mansion Tours, 15 Acres of Gardens and Admission Prices

An actor famous for playing a man who slept for 20 years picked one of the prettiest spots in Acadiana to rest. Joseph Jefferson played Rip Van Winkle on stage more than 4,500 times. In 1870 he built a home on the island that now carries his name. The Mansion.

New Iberia, LA · 3d