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Lafayette Consolidate Government was recently awarded a Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant to install new trash cans at Graham Brown Memorial Park.
New trash cans to be installed at Brown Park
Lafayette Consolidate Government was recently awarded a Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant to install new trash cans at Graham Brown Memorial Park.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lafayette Consolidate Government was recently awarded a Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant to install new trash cans at Graham Brown Memorial Park.
The six horses in the Mounted Unit are in the care of the officers 24/7, fed twice daily, exercised thrice a week, and regularly taken for vet checks, hoof care, and dental examinations, demonstrating a labor of love.
Gentle giants: How Lafayette’s mounted unit connects police with the community they serve
The six horses in the Mounted Unit are in the care of the officers 24/7, fed twice daily, exercised thrice a week, and regularly taken for vet checks, hoof care, and dental examinations, demonstrating a labor of love.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The six horses in the Mounted Unit are in the care of the officers 24/7, fed twice daily, exercised thrice a week, and regularly taken for vet checks, hoof care, and dental examinations, demonstrating a labor of love.
The USDA grant will help fund the creation of the Rural Economic Development and Innovation, or REDI, Initiative, which will assist in the creation and elevation of small rural businesses and help ensure longevity and success.
LITE Center receives $200K grant to bring support to rural businesses
The USDA grant will help fund the creation of the Rural Economic Development and Innovation, or REDI, Initiative, which will assist in the creation and elevation of small rural businesses and help ensure longevity and success.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The USDA grant will help fund the creation of the Rural Economic Development and Innovation, or REDI, Initiative, which will assist in the creation and elevation of small rural businesses and help ensure longevity and success.
See where to dine out on Christmas Day in Lafayette.
Where to eat in Lafayette on Christmas Day? Check out this list.
See where to dine out on Christmas Day in Lafayette.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
See where to dine out on Christmas Day in Lafayette.
Tuesday's schedules
Tuesday's area high school boys and girls basketball and soccer schedules
Tuesday's schedules
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tuesday's schedules
A crowd of family, friends and community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate this longtime school teacher and new bakery owner.
New bakery opens in downtown Lafayette with sweet dough pies, 'world's best' red velvet
A crowd of family, friends and community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate this longtime school teacher and new bakery owner.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A crowd of family, friends and community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate this longtime school teacher and new bakery owner.
Final St. Landry Parish inmate who broke through wall captured.
Third St. Landry Parish inmate who escaped by breaking through jail walls re-captured
Final St. Landry Parish inmate who broke through wall captured.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Final St. Landry Parish inmate who broke through wall captured.
Anyone with information regarding Gallien’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Victim dies from injuries in Market and Church Street shooting; Police seek second suspect
Anyone with information regarding Gallien’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Anyone with information regarding Gallien’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Michot said there are now “maybe 10 or 12 accordion builders in south Louisiana,” down from the “30 or more in the 70s and 80s.”
Meet Andre Michot with Lost Bayou Ramblers, one of the few local Cajun accordion makers
Michot said there are now “maybe 10 or 12 accordion builders in south Louisiana,” down from the “30 or more in the 70s and 80s.”
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December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Michot said there are now “maybe 10 or 12 accordion builders in south Louisiana,” down from the “30 or more in the 70s and 80s.”
Hunter Henry received a heart transplant in 2021. Four years later he owns his own business, inspired by his time eating hospital food.
This Louisiana 20 year old turned four years in a hospital into a business idea
Hunter Henry received a heart transplant in 2021. Four years later he owns his own business, inspired by his time eating hospital food.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hunter Henry received a heart transplant in 2021. Four years later he owns his own business, inspired by his time eating hospital food.
In Avoyelles Parish's Big Bend community, past and present are connected by an old iron bridge.
This formerly rotting Big Bend bridge has been restored. For locals, it connects past and present.
In Avoyelles Parish's Big Bend community, past and present are connected by an old iron bridge.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In Avoyelles Parish's Big Bend community, past and present are connected by an old iron bridge.
What was the Myra Clark Gaines case and is it true that it was the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United States Supreme Court?
This Louisiana lawsuit lasted for 57 years. Meet the determined heiress, Myra Clark Gaines.
What was the Myra Clark Gaines case and is it true that it was the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United States Supreme Court?
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December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What was the Myra Clark Gaines case and is it true that it was the longest-running lawsuit in the history of the United States Supreme Court?
Dan Gill answers your gardening questions and shares more tips here.
Meet the elderberry tree. It's definitely not a weed, and it can be useful: Dan Gill's advice
Dan Gill answers your gardening questions and shares more tips here.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Dan Gill answers your gardening questions and shares more tips here.
Southside Tournament
Area high school boys and girls basketball tournament scores, statistics
Southside Tournament
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Southside Tournament
What the winter solstice means to Jan Risher
Video by Jan Risher and Emma Discher
Video by Jan Risher and Emma Discher
December 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What the winter solstice means to Jan Risher
Video by Jan Risher and Emma Discher
Video by Jan Risher and Emma Discher
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the U.S. get bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to the CDC.
Louisiana has 7 venomous snakes. Here's how to identify them, what to do if you find them.
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the U.S. get bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to the CDC.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Between 7,000 and 8,000 people in the U.S. get bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to the CDC.
The effort to improve the Johnston Street corridor has $28.5 million from local, state, and federal sources available for design and early improvements.
Improvements to Johnston Street are long overdue. Here's why it's important for Lafayette.
The effort to improve the Johnston Street corridor has $28.5 million from local, state, and federal sources available for design and early improvements.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The effort to improve the Johnston Street corridor has $28.5 million from local, state, and federal sources available for design and early improvements.
It’s hard to imagine when looking at the final score of Southern Miss defeating UL 76-58, but the Ragin’ Cajuns actually led by three at halftime.
UL women’s basketball struggle in second half vs. Southern Miss, remain winless on the season
It’s hard to imagine when looking at the final score of Southern Miss defeating UL 76-58, but the Ragin’ Cajuns actually led by three at halftime.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s hard to imagine when looking at the final score of Southern Miss defeating UL 76-58, but the Ragin’ Cajuns actually led by three at halftime.
The team was apparently inspired by their head coach’s suspension.
UL men’s basketball snaps historic losing streak in style with wire-to-wire victory
The team was apparently inspired by their head coach’s suspension.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The team was apparently inspired by their head coach’s suspension.
Defense is mostly an afterthought in all-star football games.
Defense actually rules the day in Acadiana Senior Bowl all-star game
Defense is mostly an afterthought in all-star football games.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Defense is mostly an afterthought in all-star football games.
Southside Tournament
Area high school basketball and soccer scores, schedules and reported statistics
Southside Tournament
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December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Southside Tournament
Come on, say it. You know the name: Dr. Tichenor's. It's the best known antiseptic still used in the southeast region of the United States.
In Louisiana, Dr. Tichenor invented a favorite cure-all antiseptic, but was he really a doctor?
Come on, say it. You know the name: Dr. Tichenor's. It's the best known antiseptic still used in the southeast region of the United States.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Come on, say it. You know the name: Dr. Tichenor's. It's the best known antiseptic still used in the southeast region of the United States.
We were up for a challenge so decided to tackle White Lasagna.
Cook This: Lasagna without tomato sauce? Yes, and it's delicious
We were up for a challenge so decided to tackle White Lasagna.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We were up for a challenge so decided to tackle White Lasagna.
Whether you're craving Indian food or a big Cajun lunch after church, these buffets have you covered.
These 5 Acadiana buffets hit the spot — from breakfast, to a full seafood boil with sides
Whether you're craving Indian food or a big Cajun lunch after church, these buffets have you covered.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Whether you're craving Indian food or a big Cajun lunch after church, these buffets have you covered.
The former Garan Manufacturing site in Kaplan is expected to be revitalized as a modern soybean processing plant, costing between $7-9M and providing 40-50 jobs.
$7 million soybean processing plant announced for Kaplan
The former Garan Manufacturing site in Kaplan is expected to be revitalized as a modern soybean processing plant, costing between $7-9M and providing 40-50 jobs.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The former Garan Manufacturing site in Kaplan is expected to be revitalized as a modern soybean processing plant, costing between $7-9M and providing 40-50 jobs.