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Port Barre Cracklin Festival raises over $1M for charity

PORT BARRE, LA. (KLFY) — The Port Barre Cracklin Festival brings food and entertainment to visitors while raising vital funds for charitable organizations in the community. Organized by the Port Barre Lions Club, the event’s proceeds support health care and youth programs across Louisiana. Over the past 40...

Port Barre, LA · 1d
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96.5 KVKI

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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 · 9d

evangelinetoday.com

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Ville Platte Family Care celebrates grand opening

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Ville Platte Family Care, owned by Savoy Medical Center, was held on Thursday, November 5, at its location at 520 Jack Miller Rd., in Ville Platte. It was a beautiful, sunny day for the special occasion celebrating the opening. In center is Melissa Vallett, FNP; Dr. Francisco Cantu; and Macy Soileau, FNP as the ribbon is cut. Among those also pictured are employees, Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams, Ville Platte City Clerk Donald Bergeron, Director of Marketing/Business Development Angela Fontenot, other business members, and friends. (Gazette photo by Kathy Longino)

Ville Platte, LA · 2d
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gridironfootballusa.com

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Austin Simon’s Five Touchdowns Power JS Clark To Historic First Playoff Win Over Central Private

Austin Simon was not ready for his senior season to end, and Central Private could not make him put the football away. The JS Clark Leadership Academy running back scored five touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeated the Redhawks 55–27 Thursday night, earning the first playoff victory in school history and extending a memorable first season of varsity football.

Opelousas, LA · 1d
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NewsTalk 1290

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What Does a White Cloth Hanging From a Car Window Mean?

Ever seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.

Louisiana · 10d

We Are Lafayette

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Carencro's Mayoral Candidates Are Set to Meet in a Public Forum Next Week

Mayor Charlotte Clavier and challenger Eric Knight will meet in a public forum focused on Carencro's future on Thursday, November 19, at an event hosted by NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL.

Carencro, LA · 1d

theadvocate.com

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Wreckin' Rams crush first-round foe, but looking for upgrade next week

Acadiana’s playoff run got off to a strong start Friday with a dominant 52-7 win over West Jefferson in Scott. Despite the dominant performance for the Wreckin’ Rams in which they ran the ball for more than 350 yards, Acadiana coach Doug Dotson acknowledged his team must play better for the bigger challenges that await.

Scott, LA · 12h

crescentcitysports.com

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Acadiana dominates West Jefferson 52-7 to advance in Division I Select playoffs

SCOTT, La. — Acadiana started fresh with the postseason, blowing past West Jefferson 52-7 in the bi-district round of the 2026 LHSAA Division I-Select playoffs. Acadiana, which finished the regular season 6-4 and earned the No. 11 seed, is making its 22nd consecutive playoff appearance. West Jefferson, which finished 3-6 and earned the No. 22 seed, was making its first postseason appearance in five years.

Lafayette, LA · 14h