Franklin 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.
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VideoWells Hulin, a student at Vermilion Catholic, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. The young local shares his aspirations to become a monster truck driver, while also expressing interest in weather forecasting as a potential career path.
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VideoThe 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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VideoPort Barre is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its annual Cracklin Festival, a beloved community tradition that began as a simple fundraising initiative and has grown into a major regional event. The festival remains an important gathering for residents and visitors to celebrate local culture and heritage.
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