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Community & EventsThe fifth annual Acadiana Eats Festival in Scott has expanded to two days this year, with an equally expanded music lineup to accompany the food and entertainment offerings.
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Community & EventsAyden Walker, a student at Willow Charter Academy in Lafayette, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. The young student aspires to become a teacher and demonstrates confidence while delivering weather forecasts.
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Community & EventsIberia Medical Center in New Iberia is recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September by raising a flag as a symbol of hope. The hospital's Behavioral Health Services gathered to highlight available mental health resources and support for those struggling.
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Community & EventsThe Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying operations near sunset today across multiple areas including Bayou Jack, Avery Island, and Patoutville. The spraying is part of the district's mosquito control efforts in the region.
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Community & EventsLafayette Police Department Sgt. Robin Green, the department's Public Information Officer, shares his personal recollection of the disbelief and shock he experienced during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The article features the local officer's perspective on this significant historical event.
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Community & EventsThe Church Point Halloween Parade, which was cancelled in 2025 due to rain, is scheduled to return in 2026 and will proceed rain or shine. The event is an important community tradition for the Church Point area.
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Community & EventsAcadiana is experiencing multiple boil water orders across its parishes. This ongoing story tracks all boil order announcements in the region with updates as new notices are issued.
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Community & EventsFestivals Acadiens et Créoles will unveil the 2026 pin and poster designs created by local artist Herb Roe on September 12. The unveiling ceremony will take place at the Acadiana Center of the Arts in Lafayette.
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Community & EventsA New Iberia resident reflects on their harrowing experience during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, specifically recalling the difficult 7-hour walk home after being near the Twin Towers. The article is part of a series documenting personal stories from Acadiana residents who were directly impacted by the tragedy.
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Community & EventsA 16-year-old service dog named Chance ran away after a vehicle crash at a Eunice barbershop but was successfully located and reunited with its owner following a community-wide search effort.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA Morgan City funeral home is hosting a community event to honor the legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton, allowing residents to share their memories of the singer's music, generosity, and kindness.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette has renamed its home baseball field in honor of Tony Robichaux, the legendary Cajuns baseball coach whose legacy will be permanently commemorated at the facility.
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Community & EventsAaron Willis, a 9-year-old from Acadiana, was featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster and delivered a weather forecast in the studio. Wearing a shirt that read "Future Meteorologist," Aaron demonstrated his passion for weather and expressed his dream of becoming both a meteorologist and storm chaser.
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Community & EventsSt. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office deputies initiated a respectful tribute to veterans that has grown into a community-wide effort to honor fallen service members buried in local cemeteries. The small act of respect has inspired broader community participation in recognizing veterans' sacrifices and ensuring their legacy is properly honored.
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Community & EventsA Lafayette family is recovering after an electrical fire on August 14th caused significant damage to their home on Sampson Avenue. The family is working to rebuild following the devastating incident.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA local Acadiana theater production presents 'True West,' the acclaimed 1980 play that explores the destructive dynamics between two brothers. The production brings audiences into the tense drama unfolding in their mother's California desert home.
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Community & EventsTOBYMAC's Hits Deep Tour 2027 is coming to the Cajundome in Lafayette on Sunday, January 31st at 6:30 p.m. The Christian music tour will bring the popular artist to perform for local fans in the area.
Read moreCommunity & Events VideoJD Soileau, a dedicated Cajun collector in Ville Platte, has spent decades preserving antiques and the Cajun way of life. He's now sharing this historical heritage with the next generation through an old Cajun house, serving as a living museum of local culture and tradition.
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Community & EventsIberia Parish Animal Control has partnered with Spay Neuter Iberia Project (SNIP) to launch a trap-neuter-return initiative designed to reduce the animal population needing shelter services. This effort complements the parish's $1.7 million investment in expanding its animal shelter facility.
Read moreCommunity & EventsCountry music legend Dolly Parton, who recorded her first single at Goldband Studio in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away this week. Locals have left flowers at the historic studio site to honor her memory and legacy.
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Community & EventsLafayette Police Officer Gregory Grogan flew with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in recognition of his community work co-founding The Overwatch Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to first responder mental health. Grogan earned a spot in the cockpit during a pre-flight check for his contributions to the organization.
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Community & EventsThe Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will have delayed daily openings from September 2-9 for its annual controlled alligator harvest. The closure is part of the refuge's wildlife management program to maintain ecological balance in the refuge.
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Community & EventsAcadiana area high school coaches gathered at Lafayette's Petroleum Club for the annual Crying Towel Luncheon to discuss their offseasons. The event served as a precursor to the 74th Kiwanis Jamboree, scheduled for August 27-28 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
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Community & EventsTwo St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office deputies, David Difondi and Mathew Bean, were recognized for their service after restoring fallen American flags at the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Church in Verdunville. The deputies discovered the flags had fallen while walking through the cemetery and took action to restore them properly.
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