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Ville Platte Housing Authority upgrades boardroom, hears audit report

Ville Platte Housing has recently upgraded its boardroom, and the project was led by Ville Platte Housing’s Brett Fontenot. Fonda Lartigue, administrative assistant, said, “His woodwork talent did not disappoint.” She also said the room was gutted and made new. The board was able to see the new board room for the first time at its meeting held on October 20. Also, at that meeting, the Vercher Group was present to let the board know that Ville Platte Housing received an excellent audit report. This has been the second clean audit for the Ville Platte Housing Authority under the direction of Executive Director Shelia G. F. Ben, according to Lartigue. Board members for the housing authority are Arthur Sampson Jr., chairman; Wanda Skinner, vice chairman; Phil Lemoine; Brian Strauss; and Lena Charles. Pictured above is the new board room. Pictured on the left is one of the newly renovated office areas. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte, LA · 21h
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Four local marching bands claim state championships at LMEA competition

Four Terrebonne and Lafourche parish high school marching bands captured state championships at the 2026 Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) State Marching Band Championships, held November 9–11 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Central Lafourche, South Lafourche, E.D. White Catholic and Vandebilt...

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 1d
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All-you-can-eat Thai buffet in Lafayette announces closure

An all-you-can-eat Thai buffet restaurant in Lafayette has announced it is closing. Kham Koon Thai Restaurant & Lunch Buffet, formerly Mimi’s Fresh Asian Cuisine, located at 607 Kaliste Saloom Road, announced that Nov. 20 will be its last day in business. The owners of the restaurant confirmed that they...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Founder brings Buc-ee’s to his Louisiana roots in Acadiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Buc-ee’s founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin is expanding the travel center chain to Acadiana, bringing the brand to the state where his family history and business inspiration originated. The inspiration for Buc-ee’s dates back to Aplin’s grandfather, who ran a general store in...

Lafayette, LA · 3d
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The Strange Story Behind Louisiana's Famous Hadacol Tonic

Meet Coozan Dud, the Acadiana businessman behind Hadacol, the controversial vitamin tonic that became a national sensation.

Louisiana · 1d

Talk Radio 960am

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Two Small Planes Fly Over Mamou's Veterans Day Parade On Sixth Street

Mamou did it again. Marching bands, floats, veterans, and a flyover of two small planes over Sixth Street on Veterans Day, with a ceremony at the local VFW Hall after.

Mamou, LA · 23h

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She was operated on before she was even born. Now, she’s thriving.

HOUSTON – Camille doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already a fighter. At just 24 weeks in the womb, she underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston — a procedure that doctors say has never been performed anywhere else in the United States. Today, she’s three months old, hitting every developmental milestone, and giving her parents in Lafayette, Louisiana something they once weren’t sure they’d have: hope.

Houston, TX · 12h

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Louisiana High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 12-13

The Louisiana high school football playoffs are set, with teams across eight divisions beginning their pursuit of state championships Thursday, Nov. 12, and Fri

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Acadia Parish School System computer network ‘potentially compromised’

The Acadia Parish School System shut down its computer systems after the superintendent confirmed a “potential compromise” of the district’s network. The announcement was made via social media on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Acadia Parish, LA · 1d

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After permit denied, man behind proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he’s going to court

The owner of a proposed downtown Lafayette nightclub says he plans to take legal action after the City Council's decision to deny a permit for the business, arguing the vote was unfair and reflected bias against him. Quintin Borel said Wednesday he will challenge the council’s 3-2 vote to deny...

Lafayette, LA · 19h

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A new era for this rural Lafayette Parish school brings back memories for community, alumni

Built in 1929, Judice Middle School is approaching its 100th birthday. With completed refurbishments on the exterior and a new wing addition expanding the campus, the historic school is set to serve a new era of students in Lafayette Parish. Located at 2645 S. Fieldspan Road in Duson, the school’s...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 3d

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Plaucheville plans first Friendsgiving on the Field Nov. 14

Plaucheville will celebrate fall with its first Friendsgiving on the Field, Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing together local food, shopping, music and family activities at the Plaucheville ball field. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature local small businesses, more than 30 vendors, food trucks,...

Plaucheville, LA · 1d

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Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office teases crackdown on drivers who pass school buses

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood, guest speaking to a packed crowd at November’s North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance (NRBIA) meeting, said his office is looking to set up a new series of ‘stings’ to protect children on the roadways. Wood said the...

Rapides Parish, LA · 3d

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Louisiana's first Buc-ee's location is expected to open in five months

Not too long from now, Louisiana will welcome the opening of its first ever Buc-ee's location . Two locations are planned for Louisiana, one in Ruston and the other Lafayette, but the Buc-ee's in Ruston is expected to be the first to open, well ahead of when Lafayette is projected to open . Both travel centers are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the opening date for Buc-ee's in Ruston? The Buc-ee's location in Ruston, located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit, is under construction and on track to open in April 2027, according to Buc-ee's Locations. Construction began in October 2024, and now, exterior walls are up, the roof is nearing completion and fuel tanks are already buried, Ruston mayor Ronny Walker noted in an August statement to Louisiana Radio Network. Once completed, the travel center will span 74,000 square feet, feature 120 gas pumps and 700 parking spaces. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston

Ruston, LA · 2d

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Paradise Elementary becomes Rapides Parish's first Purple Star school

Paradise Elementary School on Monday became the first school in Rapides Parish to be designated as a Purple Star School, which denotes it as one that eases the transition for military-connected students. Moving around isn't unusual for military families, but that can be tough for children as they make new friends and then have to leave every few years. At a Purple Star school, there's a staff member designated as a military liaison who oversees a student-led transition program for new students, keeps an online resource bank for families and trains other staff at the school on what military kids need, according to a news release from the Rapides Parish School Board. Paradise was presented with its award during a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday by Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Charlton Meginley, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. Students honored local veterans and military families during the event. "Schools and employment are the issues that military families face when they have to move to a new location. Those families want to know that the schools show support and understand what they’re experiencing," said Meginley. The Ball school, which isn't far from Camp Beauregard, received a certificate and a digital

Rapides Parish, LA · 1d

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Basile High Announces Passing Of Coach Chad Lafleur

Sad news from Evangeline Parish: Coach Chad Lafleur has passed. He loved the town and its kids even more than the game. Basile lost one of its own.

Basile, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

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Borden Dairy to close Lafayette plant after 60 years, eliminating 149 jobs

Borden Dairy will close its 60-year-old Bertrand Drive plant in Lafayette, eliminating 149 jobs. Company officials announced the closure to employees on Tuesday and confirmed the closure later in the day, Acadiana News First reported. The plant will cease operations Jan. 9. In a statement to provided to employees on...

Lafayette, LA · 2d

Talk Radio 960am

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Seven Thursday Plate Lunch Picks Across Acadiana, From Chicken To Sausage

The weekend's almost here, and you can feel it in what Acadiana's plate lunch spots are serving this Thursday. Chicken, sausage, and a couple of curveballs.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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Allen Parish Fair continues through Saturday in Oberlin

OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) — The Allen Parish Fair is underway at the Allen Parish Fairgrounds on Tiger Lane in Oberlin, with rides, food, games and live entertainment through Saturday, Nov. 14. This year’s fair celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary. Admission is free, parking costs $5 and ride bracelets are...

Oberlin, LA · 1d