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Community & EventsTransfer defensive end Tito Chikere is preparing for his first season with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team. Before his debut, Chikere organized a backpack drive in Acadiana to support local students at two schools, making a positive impact on the community.
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Community & EventsThe annual Kiwanis Crying Towel event is back, marking the start of high school football season in the area. Local high school coaches compete in this traditional community event that signals the beginning of football season for Acadiana.
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Community & EventsLouisiana is mourning the death of music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80. Her significant impact on Louisiana culture and music is being remembered by the state and its residents.
Read moreCommunity & EventsSt. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown of Henderson Lake from August 24 to November 2 to manage invasive aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat, following recommendations from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Community & EventsThe Comeaux Recreation Center has reopened after completing a $750,000 renovation project. The Lafayette Consolidated Government undertook the modernization effort to maintain and improve community spaces across Lafayette Parish.
Read moreCommunity & EventsLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball head coach Alyson Habetz announced a cancer diagnosis on social media Monday. Habetz, a celebrated former student-athlete who has led the program since 2024, shared the personal health update with the community.
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Community & EventsUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette softball head coach Alyson Habetz revealed her breast cancer diagnosis from May and shared her treatment journey. She has completed four of six scheduled chemotherapy treatments and is working through her recovery while continuing to lead the Ragin' Cajuns program.
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Community & EventsA weekly line dancing class called Moving with Michelle, part of the Living Fit program, is helping Lafayette women stay active and maintain their quality of life. The program welcomes participants ages 60 and older, with members as old as 87 years old participating in the fitness classes.
Read moreCommunity & EventsRailroad Avenue in Jeanerette, Louisiana's 127th cultural district, is being revitalized by dedicated community members and volunteers working to preserve the town's significant Black history and cultural heritage. The efforts aim to restore Jeanerette's historical importance and memory.
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Community & EventsDowntown Lafayette Unlimited is launching the fall 2026 season with the fourth annual Ragin' Cajuns Downtown Alive celebration this Friday. This event kicks off the organization's community programming for the upcoming season.
Read moreCommunity & EventsDowntown Alive! returns for its fourth annual season with a special opening celebration on Friday, August 28, featuring performances by The Vermillionaires and The Pride of Acadiana. The event showcases Downtown Lafayette and celebrates the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Community & EventsFlags will be flown at half-staff on Monday and Tuesday to honor LSU legend Skip Bertman, the iconic baseball coach who made a significant impact on the university and Louisiana sports history.
Read moreCommunity & EventsThe Mercredi Show in Carencro has announced its Fall 2026 lineup, featuring seven weeks of live music, food, and community activities at Pelican Park. The popular outdoor entertainment series is preparing for another season of events.
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Community & EventsThe Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show will bring the historic P-40 Warhawk fighter plane to Lake Charles for demonstrations on August 29-30, marking the aircraft's first-ever appearance in the city. This iconic World War II aircraft will perform aerial displays during the air show event.
Read moreCommunity & EventsAcadiana Area for Veterans is organizing a donation drive to create care packages for veterans, retired firefighters, and police officers residing in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The initiative aims to bring extra joy and support to these service members during their time in care facilities.
Read moreCommunity & EventsSpaceX's potential development plans for Pecan Island are generating mixed reactions from local outdoorsmen who depend on the area for hunting and fishing. The project raises concerns about environmental impacts on Louisiana's natural resources and recreational opportunities.
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Community & EventsA scoreboard at M.L. Tigue Moore Field caught fire this evening, according to officials. The incident occurred at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's athletic facility. Emergency response details are pending.
Read moreCommunity & EventsA fire broke out at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, prompting Lafayette firefighters to respond. The flames were quickly extinguished by emergency personnel.
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Community & EventsHunters for the Hungry is hosting Clean Out Your Freezer Day this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inviting locals to donate frozen food items to support the organization's mission of feeding the hungry in the community.
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Community & EventsA woman was recorded dragging a Black doll through LSU's student union on Wednesday, August 19, sparking outrage and concern from the university community about the incident's implications.
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Community & EventsThe City of Opelousas held its first Little League awards banquet to celebrate and honor youth baseball and softball players from the community. The event featured city officials, former baseball players, and LSU coach Matt Deggs as it aimed to recognize the young athletes' accomplishments and foster their development and self-esteem.
Read moreCommunity & EventsFranklin city leaders and New Orleans Restoration Properties have completed nearly five years of work to transform the vacant Franklin Foundation Hospital into a senior living community. The repurposing project will bring new life to the long-empty hospital building and provide housing options for seniors in the Franklin area.
Read moreCommunity & EventsLouisiana will showcase its unique spirit at the 2027 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser unveiled the design of Louisiana's float and announced the headlining entertainer who will represent the state at the 138th Rose Parade.
Read moreCommunity & EventsAt 23 years old, Cameron Theyard has built a successful creative career in Lafayette centered around videography and filmmaking. Starting at just 14 when he filmed his first wedding, Theyard turned his childhood passion for cameras into a thriving business that showcases the path he has carved for himself in the local community.
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