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Acadiana mourns death of Breaux Bridge restaurateur known for traditional Cajun fare

The second-generation owner of Poche’s Market & Restaurant in Breaux Bridge died last week, leaving behind a close-knit community at the Bayou Teche meat market his family founded in 1962. Floyd Poche died on Nov. 4 at the age of 74, and according to his obituary, he spent his...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 23h
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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 · 5d

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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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Somebody Still Makes The Soup From Scratch Every Morning At These Six Louisiana Diners

Louisiana takes its soup seriously, and not just the gumbo. Across the state, a handful of diners and cafes still start the day by chopping, simmering, and ladling soups made in their own kitchens. Some lean on local farms, some lean on Cajun roots, and one pours a soup trio...

Louisiana · 9h
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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 6d

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Plan On At Least Two Hours To Dig Through The Booths At This Huge Louisiana Antique Mall

Two hours sounds like a lot for a shopping trip, until you find yourself in a warehouse packed wall to wall with booths and you realize you have only made it halfway. Somewhere in a small Louisiana town sits a spot where 30,000 square feet of vintage treasures wait to be discovered, and the clock never seems to move fast enough.

Opelousas, LA · 6d

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Buc-ee’s Is Opening Its First Location in This State: ‘Finally Happening’

The travel center chain is opening its first location in Louisiana on Monday, Nov. 9 in Lafayette

Louisiana · 4d

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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 · 11h

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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 · 1d

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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

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Eat out, help those in need at Dine for the Diner on Thursday

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadiana diners can enjoy a meal and make a difference on Thursday, Nov. 12 with Dine for the Diner. More than 20 local restaurants will pledge 10% of their entire day’s proceeds to St. Joseph Diner, a traditional soup kitchen serving over 5,200 meals weekly to neighbors facing hunger and homelessness.

Lafayette, LA · 19h

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Jason Aldean and Lauren Alaina Headlining Massive 2-Day Country Music and Rodeo Event as 19-Stop National Tour Announces First-Ever Stadium Show

The two-day event will feature Jason Aldean, Treaty Oak Revival, Lauren Alaina and Fox N' Vead, along with bull riding, barrel racing and freestyle bullfighting.

Lafayette, LA · 3d

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Help 97.3 The Dawg Rate the Music and Win $500

Tell us which new country songs you love and which ones aren't hitting the mark. Rate the music on 97.3 The Dawg for a chance to win $500.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Longtime columnist Jan Risher finds humor and meaning in everyday life

Jan Risher was working in public relations when she attended a retreat in 2010 and the discussion turned to dreams. Risher shared how in a dream she attended a journalism conference and kept explaining to people that she was no longer working for a newspaper. The exercise prompted an unexpected...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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

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This Sprawling Louisiana Antique Mall Packs Over 100 Vendors Into 30,000 Square Feet Of Vintage Treasures

Your purse gets its own locker here, and you wear the key while you shop. That one rule tells you how seriously this place takes its breakables. The building stretches past 30,000 square feet. More than 100 independent vendors fill it with furniture, stained glass, musical instruments, and metal art. There’s even a whole architectural warehouse out back.

Opelousas, LA · 1d