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Kinchen Funeral Home event highlights Juneteenth history, culture and community

Kinchen Funeral Home is hosting an event to celebrate Juneteenth and educate the Lafayette community about the holiday's history and cultural significance. Organizers note that while Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 150 years, many people are only recently learning about its importance and meaning.

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KLFY9h ago
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Acadiana Kidcaster: Wells Hulin

Wells 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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KLFY12h 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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KLFY13h ago
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Port Barre celebrates 40th anniversary of Cracklin Festival

Port 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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