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As SpaceX rumors circulate in coastal Louisiana, so do worries of losing generational land

This report was originally published by The Current. a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and South Louisiana. Bennett Billeaud, who just finished his freshman year at St. Thomas More High School, has been hunting on the marsh near Pecan Island for as long as he can remember. So when he heard rumors that a s
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Missing Scott teen Jayden Guidry, last seen Thursday

A teen is missing in Scott since Thursday at approximately 8 a.m., officials said.
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Crowley Man Arrested After Vehicle Shot, Driver Hurt

What started as a routine drive through a downtown Crowley neighborhood turned dangerous Friday night, when someone opened fire on a vehicle and left the driver with minor injuries. Investigators say they quickly followed the trail to New Orleans, where officers arrested a suspect later that night as the case continued
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Family still seeks answers five years after pregnant Lafayette woman disappeared: ‘She mattered’

More than five years after her sister disappeared, Alex Angers says she still carries pieces of Skye with her every day through memories, unanswered questions and the hope that someone, somewhere, knows what happened. Skye Angers was 30 years old and seven months pregnant when she disappeared in January 2021.
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Residents and officials voice concerns over neglected conditions at Deballion Park

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Community members in Lafayette say years of neglect have left Deballion Park in deteriorating condition, sparking frustration among residents who say the once-vibrant neighborhood gathering place has been largely ignored. Overgrown grass, damaged roads and condemned facilities now make up parts o
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Family of Donna Gonzales holds onto hope as new search revives 34-year-old missing person...

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (KLFY) — More than three decades after Donna Gonzales disappeared, her family says they have never stopped searching for answers. Investigators recently conducted a new search connected to the case, bringing renewed hope to family members who have spent 34 years wondering what happened to the Acadia
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Friday Feed: Bailey’s Creole at Cajun Heartland State Fair

For this Friday Feed, Al Hebert was at the Cajun Heartland State Fair hanging out with his favorite people, cooks. He visited Bailey's Creole, a food truck specializing in bold, flavorful comfort food. Al sampled the fried catfish, but the food truck also has buffalo wings, chicken tenders, and red beans and rice. The
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Cajun Heartland State Fair entering final weekend of fun

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Acadiana is encouraged to not miss the final weekend of the 38th annual Cajun Heartland State Fair on the Cajundome grounds in Lafayette. You have until Sunday to squeeze in the last bit of fun at the fair. This weekend will feature live music...
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Crash blocks I-10 East on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge near Whiskey Bay

Drivers were urged to avoid I-10 East on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after a crash partially blocked the roadway near Whiskey Bay and caused major delays for the Friday afternoon commute. All lanes were reopened around 4:15 p.m. It is also unknown if there were any injuries as a result of the wreck.
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Crash closes I-10 East at University Avenue in Lafayette

A crash on I-10 East between University Avenue and I-49 is causing heavy delays during the Friday evening commute. Traffic is being forced off the interstate at University Avenue. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

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