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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is hosting Men in Mentorship on September 24 in Lafayette, a community event welcoming men from across Acadiana for networking, food, drinks, and discussions about leadership and mentorship. The event aims to bring together men interested in creating opportunities for the next generation.
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St. Landry Parish residents gathered on Saturday night to hold a rosary honoring Santiago Solace, a junior football and soccer player at Beau Chene High School who has recently passed away. The community came together to mourn the student-athlete while his family works to raise funds for funeral expenses.
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Moncus Park in Lafayette has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Kubota's Hometown Proud program, including $25,000 in cash and $25,000 toward a new compact tractor. The equipment will support the park's Back 50: Community + Nature project, with partnership support from Sammy Broussard Equipment Center.
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A Lafayette resident won a $100,000 prize in the August 31 Powerball drawing after purchasing their ticket at Royal Food Store on West Congress Street. The winner matched four of the five white ball numbers plus the Powerball number.
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The 83rd annual Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival returns to New Iberia this week from September 24-27, featuring parades, music, family activities, and local food. The festival is reminding attendees about safety measures during the four-day celebration.
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VideoKLFY Sports is inviting viewers to vote on their Game of the Week for the 2026 high school football season. Fans can choose from this week's nominees to decide which matchup should be featured as the station's Game of the Week.
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VideoBriggs Derise, a six-year-old student at Delcambre Elementary School, is featured this week as the Acadiana Kidcaster. Though he hasn't decided on a future career yet, he is already impressing viewers with his weather forecasting abilities.
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VideoA former tenant of Bacmonila Garden Apartments in New Iberia says conflicting eviction records from her court-ordered eviction nearly kept her and her children from renting another home. The tenant alleges the false or inaccurate records created obstacles when applying for new housing, raising questions about how eviction documentation is handled in the parish.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, in partnership with 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette and the SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce, will host a "Men in Mentorship" event on Thursday, September 24. The event aims to connect mentors with youth in the community.
Read moreLafayette has emerged as the mahjong capital of the United States, boasting the highest concentration of online mahjong players per resident of any American city. The area is also home to one of only two mahjong halls in Louisiana, reflecting the game's growing popularity in the community.
Read moreAcadiana Open Channel, a local broadcast channel, has fallen behind on rent payments by over a year as the station faces declining revenues. The all-access channel is actively seeking financial support to stay operational and meet its obligations.
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The Elton Teal Festival kicks off this weekend, celebrating the start of teal hunting season in Louisiana with music, food, and community activities. Created by lifelong friends Gabe Fontenot and Austin Bertrand, the festival honors the local hunting tradition and the marsh that defines Acadiana's culture.
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Jeanerette is using a $500,000 grant to demolish approximately 40 blighted properties in the town, with demolition underway on about 20 homes while the rest await approval. Mayor Carol Bourgeois Jr. said the effort addresses public safety concerns, as deteriorating structures can pose risks to neighboring properties during severe weather.
Read moreHimbola Manor, one of Lafayette's federally subsidized housing complexes, will be partially demolished following years of serious code violations. The decision comes after documented problems at the facility.
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Lafayette has been recognized as the fifth-best fall destination in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. The recognition highlights the region's appeal during autumn months, showcasing Lafayette's attractions to a national audience.
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Dozens of residents at Bacmonila Gardens affordable housing complex in New Iberia have filed complaints about controversial evictions, disputed rent charges, and management misconduct. Current and former tenants have contacted News 10 with concerns, and a former security officer said he quit over disagreements with how the complex was being operated.
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has announced its music lineup for the 2024 festival scheduled for October 8-11. The festival also announced a new partnership with the Smithsonian Festival of Festivals for the popular Lafayette-based cultural event.
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The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center will host its 16th Annual Drive-Through Rabies Vaccination Clinic on October 4th in partnership with WildCat SpayNation. The free clinic will provide rabies vaccines for dogs to help protect pets and the community from this serious disease.
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Two women at their workplace paid forward a good deed by using $1,000 that Bob Giles gave them to help a coworker cover her bills. The act of kindness demonstrates the spirit of giving and community support in the Acadiana area.
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Registration has opened for the 24th annual Camelia Crossing: Acadiana's Gleaux Run, a nighttime race scheduled for November 25. The community event benefits Miles Perret Cancer Services.
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VideoAn Acadiana woman is reflecting on how the September 11 attacks inspired her to enlist in the military just 16 days after the tragedy. Twenty-five years later, she shares how that pivotal moment changed the course of her life and the impact it had on her.
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VideoLeo Lafleur, a student at ESA who aspires to become a mechanical engineer, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. Leveraging his theater experience, Leo delivers the weather forecast with confidence and skill under the studio lights.
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VideoThe Lafayette Fire Department held a commemoration service on Friday at Parc San Souci to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Ceremonies honoring 9/11 took place across the Acadiana region on this significant day of remembrance.
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VideoOpelousas residents and local leaders gathered at the St. Landry Parish courthouse Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The community event honored those lost in the attacks and reinforced the importance of national vigilance.
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