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Catholic Charities of Acadiana CEO meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Kim Boudreaux, CEO of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in May as part of a Catholic Charities USA delegation. The visit highlights the local organization's involvement in national Catholic leadership circles.

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KLFY8h 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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KLFY11h 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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KLFY12h 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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