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Ochsner Lafayette General marks 10 years as milk depot during World Breastfeeding Week

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is celebrating 10 years as a milk collection depot for the Mothers' Milk Bank of Louisiana during World Breastfeeding Week. The milestone comes as the hospital raises awareness about a critical shortage of donated breast milk needed for babies in the NICU.

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KLFY2h ago
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Port Barre Cracklin Festival raises over $1M for charity

The Port Barre Cracklin Festival, organized by the Port Barre Lions Club, raised over $1 million for charitable organizations supporting health care and youth programs across Louisiana. Over its 40-year history, the festival has donated millions while providing food, entertainment, and community engagement to visitors.

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Port Barre celebrates 40th anniversary of Cracklin Festival

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KATC4h ago
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Six new firefighters graduate from Lafayette Fire Department academy

Six new firefighters have completed the Lafayette Fire Department's 22-week academy training program and are now joining the department. The graduates represent fresh additions to the fire department's workforce serving the Lafayette area.

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