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Community & EventsFive-year-old Walker from Lafayette, who is in remission from leukemia, was honored at a send-off celebration before embarking on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World. The trip is being sponsored by Talos Energy as part of a partnership to support Walker's journey.
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Community & EventsAetna Better Health of Louisiana and Goodr have partnered to bring a 'Food is Medicine' mobile market to Lafayette that provides free groceries and health education. The program operates at the SWLA Center for Health Services and aims to address food insecurity while supporting chronic care management in the community.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe Battle of the Boot regional skate competitions are launching across Louisiana as part of the road to the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Championship. The competitions are being held in advance of the X Games New Orleans 2026 event.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (PASA) has announced its 26-27 season lineup, featuring Grammy-winning artists Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves performing a tribute to John Coltrane's music. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at the Heymann Center in Lafayette.
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Community & EventsThe Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA) has announced its 2026-27 season lineup, which will begin with Grammy-winning artists Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves performing a tribute to John Coltrane's music. The season will feature legacy artists and innovative productions as part of PASA's upcoming offerings.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThis is a parish headlines roundup for July 14, 2026, highlighting local news and events in the Acadiana/Lafayette area. The article invites residents to share news tips and event information with the local news station.
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Community & EventsA Lafayette woman participates in a monthly charitable initiative called "Pay it Forward," where Giles Automotive owner Bob Giles gives recipients the opportunity to donate $1,000 to someone they know. Denise Begnaud was selected this month after seeing the charitable segment on News 10.
Read moreCommunity & EventsTravel influencer Jack Kadis is walking the outline of the entire United States while documenting the people and places he encounters. His journey recently brought him through Louisiana as part of this cross-country adventure.
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Community & EventsThe U.S. Blue Angels will perform an aerial demonstration in Lake Charles on August 29-30 as part of Thunder Over Louisiana. Tickets are available for purchase on the event website, with limited availability each day and no tented areas provided.
Read moreCommunity & EventsLafayette Parish School System has approximately 1,000 food boxes remaining from its summer program available for distribution. The boxes will be distributed Wednesday morning on a first-come, first-served basis to community members in need.
Read moreCommunity & EventsLocal restaurant owners Daniel Lugo and Eli Mendoza are leading a relief effort to help Venezuela following devastating twin earthquakes on June 24. They have been raising awareness and collecting donations through social media to support those affected by the disaster.
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Community & EventsThe Lafayette Brick Convention is returning to Lafayette on July 18-19, featuring over 2 million LEGO bricks and more than 100 different LEGO creations and masterpieces built by LEGO artists. The event offers LEGO enthusiasts of all ages a chance to see new displays and creations from 2025.
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Community & EventsJoi Elizabeth Nelson, a student at Charles M. Burke Elementary School in Acadiana, has been selected as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. The young student aspires to become an astronaut, teacher, or music writer and demonstrates talent in delivering weather forecasts.
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Community & EventsFEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in parishes affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, with one location at Washington's community center serving St. Landry Parish residents. These centers are helping residents access assistance and begin their recovery process following the storm.
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Community & EventsThe City of Rayne celebrated the establishment of its first Historic District on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of more than 142 years of preservation efforts. The milestone recognizes the city's commitment to protecting its architectural heritage and historic character for future generations.
Read moreCommunity & EventsMike Richard transformed a cattle pasture into a series of ponds at his family's nursery near New Iberia 40 years ago to conserve groundwater. The man-made habitat has become a paradise for wildlife, now drawing thousands of birds to the area.
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Community & EventsLouisiana native and 100-year-old World War II veteran Prigeon Fontenot returned to France for the first time since the war, fulfilling a long-held desire to revisit the country where he served. His friends and family share the meaningful story of his emotional journey back across the Atlantic.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA comprehensive list of back-to-school events, school supply giveaways, and donation opportunities has been compiled for families in the Acadiana area preparing for the 2026 school year. The guide helps parents and guardians find resources and events to support students heading back to school.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThis is a local news roundup featuring headlines from the parish for Friday, July 10, 2026. The article invites readers to share local events and news tips with the station's news department via email.
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Community & EventsThe fourth annual Training for Life event brought together over 800 youth from Boys and Girls Clubs across Louisiana for a day of empowerment and community activities. The event was held in honor of the late co-founder Arlene Hargroder and provided young individuals with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Read moreCommunity & EventsKATC is hosting its Summer Grillin' 2026 Sweepstakes, offering local residents the chance to win one of three prizes from local sponsors. Interested participants can submit their entries for a chance to win these giveaway prizes.
Read moreCommunity & EventsNew recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies in south-central Louisiana beginning August 1, 2026. These changes will impact local anglers fishing in portions of the basin. Fishermen should review the updated regulations to ensure compliance with the new rules.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe Downtown Lafayette Association (DTA) has announced its fall 2026 schedule and lineup of events. The season will launch with the Fourth Annual Ragin' Cajuns DTA!, an event celebrating the partnership between downtown Lafayette and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Community & EventsA Mega Millions jackpot has reached $604 million, the largest of the year, but Louisiana residents who win should be aware of the significant tax implications that will reduce their take-home amount. The article examines how much a winner in Louisiana would actually receive after federal and state taxes are applied to the prize money.
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