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Eunice police seize 4 guns during traffic stop, including Glock handgun with illegal switch and stolen 'AR-style' rifle
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — Eunice police said a traffic stop late Tuesday night led to an arrest and the seizure of multiple guns, including one that was illegally modified and another that was stolen. Authorities said Jaheim Joseph, 20, of Opelousas, is charged with unlawful possession of a machine...
Historic Crowley Rice Theatre undergoes $200,000 restoration
CROWLEY, La. (KADN) — The historic Crowley Rice Theatre is getting a long-awaited makeover. The $200,000 restoration project is now underway thanks to some state funding. The renovation will put a fresh face on the popular downtown Crowley venue, which has gone untouched for more than 20 years. In...
SWLA High School Athletes Sign National Letters of intent
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It was a busy day across the country as high school athletes signed their National Letters of Intent making their college decisions official, and in Southwest Louisiana, it was no different as 13 athletes signed on the dotted line, 11 from Iowa and two from Barbe.
Grants available to those who provide summer programs for low-income youth
United Way of Southwest Louisiana is allocating funds to organizations providing summer programs for low-income youth in Allen, Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, and Jeff Davis parishes. The grants aim to support summer programs and reduce costs for families. The focus areas include arts, advocacy, dance, leadership, literacy, and STEM. The maximum grant amount per organization is […]
Food as medicine? Acadiana doctors to start prescribing fruit and veggies
Eating your greens can be a chore, but for many families, it’s also a financial burden. A program that treats “food as medicine” hopes to change that by helping families buy more fruits and vegetables to combat malnutrition, obesity and associated health issues along the way. Led...
Current, past educators in Welsh honored
The Friends of the Welsh Museum honored current and past educators Thursday for their impact and contributions to more than a century of education. “I think it’s a duty that has long been put off,” Museum President Mary Sue Lyon said. “I think it is time that we honor these people and I can tell […]
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