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Community & EventsA back-to-school supply drive held Sunday afternoon in Lafayette distributed more than 350 backpacks to local families, helping ease the financial burden of school supply shopping for parents including disabled veterans.
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Community & EventsNew England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, a Westgate High School alumnus, hosted a free youth football camp in his hometown of New Iberia on Sunday. The event gave young athletes the opportunity to learn from a professional player while being inspired to pursue their athletic goals in their community.
Read moreCommunity & EventsDavid Gautreaux, inspired by his late wife, plans to launch a local LEGO club in Acadiana after connecting with fellow builders at the Lafayette Brick Convention. The convention drew more than 3,500 visitors to Blackham Coliseum, demonstrating strong community interest in LEGO building and collection.
Read moreCommunity & EventsLafayette Parish is developing a vibrant soccer culture with local establishments like The Hangout Sports Pub becoming gathering places for fans. The pub has been a hub for World Cup viewing and soccer enthusiasts who have been fostering the sport's popularity in the community for years.
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Community & EventsKylie Savant, a student at Port Barre Elementary School, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. She aspires to become a nurse because of her passion for helping people.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe first Battle of the Boot Regional Skate Competition is taking place Saturday at Thomas Park skatepark in Lafayette. This regional skateboarding competition will bring skaters together to compete at the local facility.
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Community & EventsA disaster recovery center has opened in Plaucheville to assist communities in Southern Avoyelles Parish as they transition from rescue operations to long-term recovery following recent flooding that impacted the region.
Read moreCommunity & EventsServing Good Vibes is hosting a free World Cup block party on Sunday at the 400 block of Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette, featuring live music and a large screen for viewing.
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Community & EventsCajun Navy 2016, a volunteer-based disaster relief organization from Louisiana, has deployed a team of trained rescue personnel to Kerr County, Texas to assist with flood relief efforts. The group represents the local Acadiana community's commitment to helping others during natural disasters.
Read moreCommunity & EventsEugene Kwarteng, a Lafayette resident who has practiced tai chi for over a decade, is opening a tai chi studio in a local strip mall to introduce this ancient martial art to the community. The move brings a new wellness and fitness option to the Lafayette area.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe LEGO Brick Convention is returning to Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette for its second year on July 18-19, 2026. The family-friendly event welcomes fans of all ages to celebrate their love of LEGO building.
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Community & EventsThe Rotary Club of Abbeville has relocated its luncheon featuring Senator Bob Hensgens to the Erath Community Center to better accommodate attendees. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 12 p.m. at the new venue.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA Rotary Club lunch meeting focused on discussing a SpaceX agreement's impact on Vermilion Parish has been relocated to the Erath Community Center due to higher-than-expected attendance. The move accommodates the large number of community members interested in learning about the SpaceX development.
Read moreCommunity & EventsKerry Bissoon, known as the "Spicy Man," is sharing his Trinidadian culture with the Acadiana community through homemade pepper sauces and traditional dishes. He is using his culinary creations to bring people together and celebrate his heritage across the region.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying operations tonight, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings to combat elevated mosquito populations. The operations will proceed if weather conditions are favorable.
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Community & EventsDudley DeBosier is hosting a Back-to-School Gift Card Giveaway to help Louisiana families with school supply costs as the new school year approaches. Ten winners will each receive a $200 gift card as part of this community-focused campaign designed to ease the financial burden on households across the state.
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Community & EventsThe USDA has approved a temporary waiver allowing SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in Louisiana to use their benefits to purchase hot and prepared foods. This assistance will remain available through August 13, 2026, helping residents in storm-impacted areas access meals more flexibly.
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Community & EventsWWE Friday Night SmackDown is returning to the Cajundome in Lafayette for the first time in three years on October 9. The event offers wrestling fans an exciting opportunity to see professional wrestling entertainment at the local venue.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA Lafayette Parish homeowner reports that a fallen tree has blocked part of the Vermilion River behind his property for three weeks, accumulating debris and restricting water flow. The Bayou Vermilion District has cited restrictions that are preventing the tree's removal, leaving the homeowner waiting for a resolution.
Read moreCommunity & EventsDue to Tropical Storm Arthur, Louisiana SNAP holders have been granted a temporary waiver allowing them to purchase hot foods through mid-August. This special provision helps residents affected by the storm access prepared meals during the emergency period.
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Community & EventsAcadian Ambulance honored 17 first responders from the Acadiana area for their heroic response to a cardiac arrest incident at Festival International in April. The team's quick action—beginning CPR within one minute of a 70-year-old woman's collapse—exemplified the lifesaving teamwork that saved her life.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThis article provides a comprehensive list of boil order announcements affecting water systems across Acadiana's parishes. The list is regularly updated as new boil order announcements are issued by local water authorities.
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Community & EventsVille Platte celebrated the success of both of its undefeated Pony League softball teams. The community honored the achievements of the young athletes who completed their seasons without a loss.
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Community & EventsSara Laviolette, a 45-year-old Youngsville woman, is battling Stage 4 metastatic cancer just four years after surviving Stage 3 breast cancer. Her son Cooper is organizing a benefit event to help cover the financial costs of her treatment and care.
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