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Community & EventsThe Baits Motel has recently opened in New Iberia, Louisiana, completing a development project that took nearly a decade to finish. Located along Bayou Teche, the motel features four specialized rooms designed to celebrate different aspects of South Louisiana culture and history.
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Community & EventsFuneral services for local radio DJ and on-air personality Porsha Evans will be held Sunday, August 9th at Kinchen Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 4 p.m., and the family is requesting financial assistance to help cover final expenses.
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Community & EventsOpelousas will host a state track meet this Saturday morning at Donald Gardner Stadium, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event is open to young athletes between the ages of 5 and 17 from across the state.
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Community & EventsLester Bourque, the 82-year-old owner of Bourque's Supermarket, has passed away after more than 60 years of dedicated service to the Port Barre community. The Port Barre community is mourning the loss of this longstanding local business owner and community figure.
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Community & EventsA family of eight, including Brittany and Chris Royter and their six children, escaped a destructive house fire in Church Point yesterday that destroyed their home. The community has rallied to support the family following the loss.
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Community & EventsThe Jay & Lionel Hebert Municipal Golf Course in Lafayette celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, marking a century of operation in the community. This milestone represents a significant achievement for one of the area's long-standing recreational facilities.
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Community & EventsThe Iberia Parish Animal Shelter is undergoing a $1.7 million expansion project aimed at improving animal care and increasing facility capacity. The expansion will also enhance the work environment for employees and create a better experience for families interested in adopting pets.
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Community & EventsThe Youngsville Police Department will offer a free e-bike and golf cart safety course to the public at the Youngsville Sports Complex Expansion Field Pavilion next week. The course aims to educate residents on safe operation and best practices for these increasingly popular vehicles in the community.
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Community & EventsLouisiana health officials are advising residents to throw away or return eggs that are part of a large recall due to potential salmonella contamination. Residents should check their eggs for recall information and take appropriate action to protect their health.
Read moreCommunity & EventsArtists Chasa and Charliese West have created "Swell: In Concert," a project that combines art with cultural preservation and environmental advocacy. The siblings are using their work to engage their community in important conversations about Creole culture and coastal erosion, issues that directly impact South Louisiana.
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Community & EventsThe City of Abbeville has lifted its citywide water boil advisory after the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that collected water samples meet all state drinking water standards. Residents and businesses can now resume using tap water for consumption and other purposes immediately.
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Community & EventsAcadiana is hosting the 2026 USSSA National All State Baseball Championship this week, attracting over 2,200 players and 171 teams to local baseball fields. The championship is one of the largest youth baseball tournaments to come to the region.
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Community & EventsMarley Trahan, a student at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. She aspires to become a hair stylist in the future.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA 14-year-old from the Acadiana area has developed a smart doghouse that has earned international recognition through their passion for technology and innovation. The young inventor's creation is opening doors and opportunities around the world.
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Community & EventsOchsner Lafayette General has received multiple American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following research-based guidelines for heart disease and stroke treatment. The awards recognize the hospital's efforts to help save lives, support recovery, and reduce hospital readmissions.
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Community & EventsA Church Point family of eight lost their home and belongings in a house fire on July 30, 2026. A GoFundMe page has been launched to help the family rebuild after the devastating fire.
Read moreCommunity & EventsUnited Way's Early Head Start Center in Lafayette is celebrating 15 years of providing federally funded child care to ALICE families — those who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. The program operates locations in both Lafayette and Abbeville, serving working families in need of affordable childcare support.
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Community & EventsLafayette Comic-Con will not be returning in 2027, according to an announcement from the event organizers. The organization expressed gratitude to supporters and attendees who have patronized the event over the years.
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Community & EventsThe Humane Society of Louisiana is advising pet and farm animal owners to take extra precautions for their animals during an extended heat wave with heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. The organization is urging residents to ensure their animals have adequate shelter, water, and comfort during the dangerous heat conditions affecting the region.
Read moreCommunity & EventsAlbertsons is launching a two-week Back-to-School Nourishing Neighbors campaign to raise funds and fight childhood hunger in Louisiana and Texas. The in-store fundraising effort aims to support food assistance programs during the critical back-to-school season.
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Community & EventsThe Acadiana Symphony Orchestra has announced Jackie Hettich as its new executive director. The appointment was made by the orchestra's Board of Directors.
Read moreCommunity & EventsHope for Opelousas has received a grant to help transform a new youth center in downtown Opelousas. The construction project is revitalizing a portion of downtown and will serve the community's young people.
Read moreCommunity & EventsElite youth baseball players from across the country are competing in Lafayette for the USSSA National All-State Championship. The tournament features championships in multiple age groups and runs through Sunday.
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Community & EventsA Delcambre fisherman won a year's supply of beer after catching a specially tagged redfish during the CCA Louisiana STAR Tournament. The catch was part of a competitive fishing event that rewards anglers for landing marked fish during their day on the water.
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