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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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...
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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.
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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....