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Jan Risher: Journalist Finding Connection, Humor and Meaning in Everyday Life

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:43 — 65.5MB) Jan Risher has spent much of her life collecting stories and helping the rest of us recognize the extraordinary moments hiding in ordinary experiences. An award-winning journalist, author and longtime columnist, Jan serves as Louisiana culture editor for The Advocate, The Times-Picayune/ and The Acadiana Advocate. She also edits Louisiana Inspired, a publication celebrating people who make a positive difference in their communities.

Lafayette, LA · 3d
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KLFY News 10

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Mammoth skeleton found in Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · 4d

What Now New Orleans

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Lafayette Artist Converting a Former Service Station into a Working Studio and Event Space

The Studio by Katherine Freeman will sell the nominal artist's paintings, prints, textiles, and wallpaper

Lafayette, LA · 5d

theadvocate.com

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New documentary uncovers Louisiana's forgotten Filipino history, America's oldest Asian settlement

A centuries-old Filipino settlement in Louisiana's coastal marshes is the subject of a new documentary by a University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor who is working to bring an overlooked chapter of the state's history to light. "Settling St. Malo," a 26-minute documentary featuring the research and poetry of UL...

Louisiana · 5d
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Guest Column: Hollywood remix? Filmmaker from La. sees industry’s future on the margins

Wynton Marsalis calls jazz “the perfect metaphor for democracy.” Every player brings a voice, but the band can really only swing together. As the world celebrates the year Miles Davis would have turned 100, it's worth remembering where it all started: New Orleans, a port city where African, Caribbean, Creole, French, Spanish and Sicilian traditions collided to create America's original art form.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

WAFB.com

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‘Love Island USA’ eyes Louisiana singles for Season 9

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - “Love Island USA” is looking for its next cast of “islanders,” and it could be someone from Baton Rouge. Producer ITV America and City Media Entertainment announced they are looking for Baton Rouge-based singles to take part in Season 9 of the series, where islanders live together in a sprawling Fijian villa, couple up, and look for love.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

KLFY.com

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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.

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Lafayette Actress Rachel Whittle Brings Another Film to the Big Screen

"Death Before Dawn" offers suspense, surprise and "things".

Lafayette, LA · 7d

Developing Lafayette

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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.

Lafayette, LA · 7d

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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.”

Lafayette, LA · 5d

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Kicking off the Holidays in Breaux Bridge!

Saturday, November 14, Teche Center for the Arts’ 2nd Annual Christmas Market 10am -4pm. Located at 210 East Bridge Street. For more in**@*******************ts.com. Saturday, November 28th – Holiday Shopping in Breaux Bridge!. Sunday, November 29th – Breaux Bridge’s 18th Annual Christmas Parade! Join us for our annual Christmas...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 6d

avoyellestoday.com

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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...

Marksville, LA · 5d

KPEL 96.5

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Michael Myers And Chucky Spotted Waiting For The Bus In Baton Rouge

Someone dressed as a witch is riding a homemade broomstick bike around Lafayette, turning heads and filling up people's phones with videos.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13d

digbr.com

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Zydeco Sundays and '90s Nights: Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette's November Lineup

If a Baton Rouge weekend needs a change of scenery, Rock'n'Bowl de Lafayette at 905 Jefferson St. pairs a bowling alley with a full stage. The Lafayette spot is the sister to the original Rock'n'Bowl in New Orleans, where Thursday zydeco nights helped put the alley on the national music map in the 1990s.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d

avoyellestoday.com

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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.

Houston, TX · 9d

avoyellestoday.com

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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....

Marksville, LA · 8d

LSU Reveille

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Abby Lee Miller leads dance workshop, Q&A about ‘Dance Moms’ for Baton Rouge stop of USA tour

On Sunday, Nov. 1, Abby Lee Miller hosted a dance workshop and Q&A at Thrive Academy. The workshop, which began at 1 p.m., was open to local dance companies until the event transitioned to a Q&A at 5:30 p.m. that was open to members of the public that bought tickets.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7d