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HistoryFEST to spotlight untold stories of Black women who shaped Iberia Parish

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Iberia African American Historical Society will bring local history to life with its inaugural HistoryFEST Nov. 13-15 at the Sliman Theatre, 129 E. Main St. in New Iberia. The three-day festival will celebrate the stories, achievements and contributions of African American women throughout Iberia Parish.

New Iberia, LA · 1d

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10 Louisiana Gem Mining Spots Where Rockhounds Can Hunt For Hidden Treasures

An aquarium in Louisiana has a gem mine inside it. You can sift for crystals and shark teeth a short walk from the touch tanks. That detail alone hooked me. Then I learned one outdoor sluice up north stretches 96 feet. Its mining rough holds specimens from 14 different countries.

Louisiana · 2d

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Rural Drivers Do You Know About Deer Whistles?

They've sold a lot of them but do they protect your car from unwanted "deer encounters"?

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Bulls, Bands & Barrels Goes Stadium for the First Time in Lafayette

Bass Pro Shops Bulls, Bands & Barrels “Battle in the Boot” takes place March 5-6, 2027, at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium in Lafayette, with bull riding, barrel racing, freestyle bullfighting, and a concert.

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The South Louisiana Craft Gallery Where Work From More Than 250 Artisans Fills One Building

Hundreds of Louisiana artists share one shop, and every single thing on the shelves was made by hand. That’s easy enough to understand. Although that’s quite a thing to casually mention, since it means your gift shopping just got a lot harder to rush. The idea runs deeper...

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18-year-old Alex Savage becomes youngest elected to Carencro City Council

Eighteen-year-old Alex Savage was elected to the Carencro City Council, aiming to preserve the city's small-town charm and support youth engagement.

Carencro, LA · 2d

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Deadline to comment on I-49 Lafayette Connector Draft SEIS extended. See new date.

The Federal Highway Administration is expected to issue a the Final SEIS and Record of Decision in the first quarter of 2027, clearing the project to proceed as funding becomes available. The Lafayette I-49 Connector is a proposed 5.5-mile section of partially elevated six-lane interstate that would stretch roughly from...

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Bagels! location in River Ranch gets building permit and other Lafayette-area construction

Building permits issued Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish:. SALON: 908 W. Congress St., description, The Headquarters Salon; applicant and contractor, The Headquarters of Lafayette; $30,000. STORE: 111 Stonemont Road, description, new location for Bagels! Bakery;...

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Mammoth remains discovered in Acadia Parish could reveal more about Louisiana's Ice Age past

A discovery beneath the ground in Acadia Parish is giving researchers another glimpse into Louisiana's prehistoric past — and could reveal more about the animals that once roamed the region. Landowner Curt Matte discovered mammoth remains on private property near Richard after finding a fragmented tooth buried in the...

Acadia Parish, LA · 1d

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Cajuns shooting falls short in loss to Islanders

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana mounted a late second-half rally Friday night, cutting a double-digit deficit to six points in the closing seconds, but Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held off the Ragin’ Cajuns for a 67-60 victory at the Cajundome. The Ragin’ Cajuns (0-2) received a game-high 19 points from Jamyron...

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UL Lafayette Expands Space Programs as Colom Leads in Miss. Senate Race and Natchez River Level Falls

Your browser does not support the audio element. Subirior Crab is planning to open a new location in Natchez. The seafood boil and cocktail restaurant...

Natchez, MS · 2d

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He never faced an election opponent in 31 years. Now Lafayette Judge Doug Saloom is retiring.

In 31 years on the Lafayette City Court bench, Judge Doug Saloom has never faced an opponent for reelection. He has a theory about why. "You need 50.01% of the public's vote to win, but you need 100% of the lawyers not to run against you," Saloom said. For Saloom,...

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Southside rushing attack shines, but it isn't enough to outscore Barbe

Many people expected the regular-season finale between the Barbe Buccaneers and the Southside Sharks would be a good game. However, not too many people — if any — expected the game to be a shootout. But that’s exactly what it was. In a game in which the...

Lake Charles, LA · 1d

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Job fair to be held in St. Martinville next week

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- If you or someone you know is looking for a job, mark your calendar. Acadiana Workforce Solutions is holding a hiring event in St. Martinville on Tuesday. The event will connect job seekers with local employers and provide access to employment opportunities, career guidance, resume...

St Martinville, LA · 2d

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Egrets, a 900-Year-Old Buddha and Hot Sauce: Plan a Fall Day Trip to Jungle Gardens on Avery Island

Some of the best fall color in South Louisiana isn't leaves at all. It's the snowy egrets, the moss-draped oaks and a bright red gate at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island, the same salt dome where TABASCO Sauce is made. One Man's Bird Sanctuary. Jungle Gardens was founded by E....

Avery Island, LA · 1d

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Man booked into Acadia Parish Jail after fatal Church Point shooting

Church Point police arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with an Oct. 13 fatal shooting, the department said. Jason Hopkins Jr. of Church Point was booked into Acadia Parish Jail on counts of possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon, simple burglary and obstruction of justice, police said.

Church Point, LA · 1d

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Cecilia cruises past Carencro to earn piece of 5-4A championship

The Cecilia Bulldogs took an early lead over Carencro, courtesy of two special teams plays, then kept its foot on the gas to lock up a home playoff game and a share of the District 5-4A title on Friday at home. Mason Baltazar recovered the opening kickoff at the Bears'...

Carencro, LA · 1d

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A Wednesday Cajun Jam and a Bed Upstairs: Road-Tripping to Lafayette's Blue Moon Saloon

Baton Rouge has its share of live music, but some nights call for a drive west on I-10. In downtown Lafayette, the Blue Moon Saloon & Guest House at 215 E. Convent St. has been pairing roots music with a place to sleep it off for 25 years. From Back...

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