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Dog with box stuck on head seen loose near Simmesport

SIMMESPORT, La. (KALB) - Atchafalaya River Rescue, a local nonprofit based in Simmesport, is looking for the owner of a dog seen running around near Family Grill along Highway 1 with a box stuck on their head. According to a post on social media Thursday, the dog appears to have...

Simmesport, LA · 11d
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Public hearing sets stage for District 03 highway improvements

LAFAYETE, La. (KLFY) — The Joint Transportation, Highways, and Public Works Committee held a public hearing to gather input on highway construction priorities for the 2027–2028 state fiscal year in District 03. The hearing was held Thursday at the Lafayette Consolidated Government City Hall. The Louisiana Department of...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 11d
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Moreauville faces questions over water rates, drainage and infrastructure

Drainage problems, rising utility bills, infrastructure projects and municipal spending have raised concerns among Moreauville residents. Mayor Beryl Pierite Holmes responded to questions from the Avoyelles Weekly News, providing documents and explanations regarding utility rates, her compensation and ongoing improvements. Her responses clarified several financial and project-related questions, although concerns...

Moreauville, LA · 11d
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2 Your Town New Roads: False River Golf and Country Club expands from 9 holes to 18 in $45M renovation

FALSE RIVER — False River Golf and Country Club is wrapping up a renovation that expanded its course from nine holes to 18 holes. The project covers about 160 acres a mile from the Mississippi. It includes a driving range, practice greens, zoysia fairways, Bermuda rough, bunkers and several lakes.

New Roads, LA · 10d
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Bicyclist struck by train in Plaquemine Friday evening

PLAQUEMINE — Nearly all railroad crossings within the Plaquemine city limits were temporarily shut down after a bicyclist was struck by a train Friday evening, according to Plaquemine officials. Plaquemine Police Chief Stephen Engolio told WBRZ that the bicyclist was struck at around 5:30 p.m. near Fort Street. The...

Plaquemine, LA · 10d

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New Roads residents gathered on False River for day two of the Harvest Festival

NEW ROADS — Residents in New Roads gathered for the second day of the Harvest Festival on False River on Saturday. The Harvest Festival takes place every year on Main Street in New Roads, supporting the local agriculture-based community. The three-day festival featured food, live music with two stages...

New Roads, LA · 10d

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry's PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

(The Center Square) – A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for work related to SpaceX's planned project in Vermilion Parish. Royal Engineers & Consultants has contributed to Cajun PAC II six times since 2019, including $50,000 in June 2024, $25,000 in May 2025 and another $25,000 in March 2026, according to campaign finance records reviewed by The Center Square. Cajun PAC II is formally affiliated with Gov. Jeff Landry, who served as its chairman. The firm has also contributed directly to Landry's political campaigns, including $12,000 in September 2025. In all, the firm has contributed at least $27,000 to Landry's campaigns since 2014, separate from its contributions to Cajun PAC II. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Royal declined to comment. The Department of Transportation and Development told The Center Square Royal's Louisiana-based resources are "strategically located near the SpaceX site and allow for rapid mobilization, timely field response and direct coordination with DOTD, Space X, local stakeholders and other project partners." The department did not answer whether the contract

Louisiana · 12d

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Gov. Jeff Landry to speak at Iberville veterans ceremony

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state veterans affairs leader Charlton J. Meginley will be featured at Iberville Parish’s annual Salute to Veterans ceremony Nov. 11 in Plaquemine. The ceremony at the Iberville Parish Veterans Memorial will bring together parish leaders, community members and special guests to recognize people who...

Louisiana · 12d

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A Jefferson Parish judge ordered 3,300 evictions in a year's time; He made over $400,000 while doing it

Jefferson Parish, LA · 10d

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What Adults in Acadiana Would Actually Want In Their Halloween Buckets

Halloween in South Louisiana looks different when you ask adults what they'd actually want trick-or-treating for. Crawfish, time off, and a drink on the patio beat traditional candy hands down.

Lafayette, LA · 12d

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Iberville Parish honors Miss Louisiana, local titleholders

Iberville Parish Council honored several local women for their achievements in pageantry and community representation. Honorees included Miss Louisiana 2026 Shelby Bordelon and Queen Sugar Cadence Robertson. The council recognized the titleholders for representing the parish's culture, heritage, and community values. Parish President Chris Daigle expressed pride in the women...

Iberville Parish, LA · 11d

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Acadiana Halloween events give families all-day fun before dark

Families looking for ways to celebrate Halloween before evening events begin will have several daytime options across Acadiana. From a longtime community gathering in Lafayette to a zoo-wide scavenger hunt in Broussard and a food-focused festival in Carencro, families will have multiple options for spending Halloween day together. Hub City Ford's annual Trunk or Treat returns One of the region's largest daytime Halloween traditions is the 11th annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by Macaroni Kid Lafayette and Hub City Ford from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the dealership on Northwest Evangeline Thruway. The free event goes beyond candy collection, offering a variety of attractions aimed at younger children and families. Attendees can visit with animals from Rylan's Ranch, explore a firetruck and enjoy entertainment from a balloon artist. Children are also encouraged to come dressed in costume for the event's costume contest, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The celebration is being held alongside the All Ford Car Show, creating an added attraction for vehicle enthusiasts and giving families another activity to enjoy during their visit. Now in its 11th year, the annual event has become a Halloween tradition for many Lafayette-area families, drawing residents from across Acadiana for a few

Lafayette, LA · 12d

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Jennings Main Street Trick-or-Treat Brings Halloween Fun Downtown

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - Families can celebrate Halloween in downtown Jennings Saturday with free candy, costume contests and activities for children and their four-legged friends. The Jennings Festival Association is hosting its annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, giving families an opportunity to visit local shops...

Jennings, LA · 11d

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St. Martinville cypress tree certified as being alive during Louisiana Purchase

– A large bald cypress tree along the walkway behind the African-American Museum has been certified to have been alive during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 as part of the Sierra Club’s Louisiana Purchase Cypress Legacy Project. Sierra Club Delta Chapter member Harvey Stern measured the tree, which has...

St Martinville, LA · 13d

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Navy contract brings stability to New Iberia shipyard

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- Breaux Brothers Shipyard is helping build unmanned vessels for the U.S. Navy, a project Gov. Jeff Landry says could provide steady work and lasting opportunities for Acadiana families. HII has a Navy contract to build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels, partnering with Louisiana shipbuilders, including...

New Iberia, LA · 13d

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Public hearing sets stage for District 03 highway improvements

LAFAYETE, La. (KLFY) — The Joint Transportation, Highways, and Public Works Committee held a public hearing to gather input on highway construction priorities for the 2027–2028 state fiscal year in District 03. The hearing was held Thursday at the Lafayette Consolidated Government City Hall. The Louisiana Department of...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 11d

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Louisiana residents sue to unwind SpaceX tax deal

By Christiaan Mader | The Current Three Vermilion Parish residents and a new nonprofit have sued parish officials for alleged open meetings violations related to the landmark SpaceX deal. The stakes of […]

Vermilion Parish, LA · 13d

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2 Your Town New Roads: New Roads Harvest Festival is one of Main Street's biggest events

NEW ROADS — Main Street in New Roads is getting new life, and it's attracting more families to the heart of downtown. This historic stretch is giving people more reasons to stop, stay and explore. "I wake up every day, can't wait to get here, and it's all about...

New Roads, LA · 13d