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Judge Doug Saloom reflects on 31 years as city court judge

After 31 years serving as a Lafayette City Court judge, Judge Douglas “Doug” Saloom is preparing to retire at the end of 2026. Saloom spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast about his time on the bench and the long tenure of the Saloom family in Lafayette City Court.

Lafayette, LA · 8d

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Lafayette Juvenile Detention Home first in nation to earn leadership award

The Lafayette Juvenile Detention Home has received a national leadership award after its three-member command staff completed a series of three training programs, Lafayette Consolidated Government announced Monday. LCG said the home is the first juvenile detention facility in the nation to receive the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s Agency...

Lafayette, LA · 8d
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Gov. Jeff Landry urges voters ahead of midterm election

Gov. Jeff Landry made an appearance at an early voting polling site in Lafayette on Tuesday.

Louisiana · 8d

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South Louisiana City Bans legally Bans Teenagers From Trick-or-Treating

A city ordinance in an Acadiana city keeps teenagers off the trick-or-treating circuit on Halloween.

Rayne, LA · 14d

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Court sues St. Landry Parish over $77,000 expense claim

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — The 27th Judicial District Court has filed a lawsuit against the St. Landry Parish government, claiming the parish administration owes up to $77,000 in operating expenses. The legal action comes despite both entities operating out of the same building. St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard...

St Landry Parish, LA · 10d

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Plaquemine 'We the People' event organized to energize voters less than 12 hours until polls open

PLAQUEMINE — Residents in Plaquemine rallied at Monday evening's "We the People" event less than 12 hours until polls open. The community gathered at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church to address the issues they believe are impacting people in the region. Members of the Westside Planning Commission also read the...

Plaquemine, LA · 7d

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5 things Louisiana voters should know before heading to the polls

Louisiana · 7d

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2 Your Town New Roads: Bergeron's Pecans thrives in Louisiana despite challenges

NEW ROADS — For more than a century, Bergeron's Pecans has been a staple in Pointe Coupee Parish, proudly producing one of Louisiana's favorite nuts. The family-run operation, established in 1909, is now in its third generation, with Andre Bergeron overseeing a process that blends tradition and modern efficiency.

Pointe Coupee Parish, LA · 11d

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New D.R. Horton Louisiana West Office Under Construction in Lafayette, LA

D.R. Horton is building a new Louisiana West office at 208 Oak Grove Lane, near the corner of Eraste Landry Road and Foreman Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana. The new office is being constructed on a nearly 4-acre property next door to D.R. Horton’s existing Lafayette office. By now, you...

Lafayette, LA · 12d

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10 Quiet Antique And Thrift Stores In Louisiana That Locals Keep Returning To

One of the roomiest antique malls in Louisiana fills an old schoolhouse and its gym with two stories of vintage finds. Between you and me, that sounds like the best field trip ever. Another shop sells furniture right alongside Mardi Gras beads. A third greets you with a chiming bell,...

Alexandria, LA · 10d

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected […]

Louisiana · 11d

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Jenkins Road to close until March 2027 for reconstruction

DUSON, La. (KLFY) -- Jenkins Road will be closed beginning Friday, October 30 through Monday, March 1, 2027, for a bridge replacement project, officials said. Crews will remove the existing timber bridge, replace it with a box culvert and reconstruct the roadway. The detour will be Old Spanish Trail, Tabb...

Duson, LA · 11d

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1979 election ads bring back familiar Avoyelles names and faces

A page of election advertisements from the Oct. 23, 1979, edition of The Avoyelles Journal offers a glimpse into nearly five decades of local political history. Before social media and digital campaigns, newspapers was the primary way candidates reached voters. Large black-and-white photographs, bold slogans and ballot numbers filled the pages as candidates shared their qualifications and campaign promises.

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 9d

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Louisiana Central Applauds $4M Federal Investment in Port of Avoyelles

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (UrbanCast: 10/30/2026) — Louisiana Central congratulates the Port of Avoyelles on receiving $4 million in federal funding for the development of a new Multimodal Truck-to-Barge Grain Transfer Facility in Simmesport, Louisiana. The investment will improve the movement of agricultural commodities, expand market access for regional producers,...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 10d

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Louisiana firefighters heading to Colorado for flood response and recovery

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Incident Support Team is deploying to Colorado to help with response and recovery efforts as ongoing rain and flooding threaten communities. The team will depart Monday evening for Archuleta, Colorado. The Office of the State Fire Marshal said responders will work alongside Colorado's teams to help meet community needs, protect residents and strengthen recovery efforts.

Colorado · 8d

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Dale Bordelon honored for keeping Louisiana’s waterfowl heritage alive

Dale Bordelon received the Louisiana Tradition Bearer Award on Oct. 10, at Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, recognizing his dedication to preserving and passing down Louisiana’s traditional waterfowl hunting culture. Presented during Louisiana Folklife Month, the statewide award honors individuals who keep the state’s distinctive customs, skills...

Louisiana · 10d

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Youngsville residents face ongoing discolored tap water issues

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Youngsville residents are raising concerns about the quality of their tap water after experiencing ongoing discoloration. Matthew Mahl, who moved into his home six months ago, reported that the discolored water in his house has gotten progressively worse over time. Discolored water has been an...

Youngsville, LA · 11d