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Could Your Stanley Cup Be Making You Sick?

Stanley Cups may be all the rage, but health experts are warning that hidden bacteria in the lids and straws could turn your favorite tumbler into a germ trap. Learn what’s really lurking under the lid—and how to clean it before it makes you sick.
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Lafayette Police looking for Acadiana Mall burglary suspect

Police said the subject made unauthorized entry into a store located in the Acadiana Mall on June 18 at around 5:20 p.m. Once inside the suspect stole property and fled the scene.
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Two people killed in Saturday night Broussard crash

Two people were killed Saturday night in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Broussard, authorities said.
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Suspect arrested in 2020 murder of Lawtell doctor

Desmond Demond Richard, 34, of Opelousas, is charged with the second degree murder of Dr. Joseph Vallian on Sept. 16, 2020.
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Sammy Kershaw Stopped by Airport Security for Toting a Loaded Handgun

When Sammy Kershaw loaded up and headed to the airport for a some shows in May, he neglected to leave a very important object at home: His handgun. Per Absolute Publicity, who issued a statement regarding the incident, the country singer was stopped by airport security in Lafayette, La. on May 28 after his bag was...
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Northgate business owners excited for future of Lafayette mall under new ownership

Buddie Lee Gray has owned a fragrance and gift shop in Lafayette's Northgate Mall for nearly 40 years now. She still loves to work in her store, Home Sweet Home, interacting with longtime customers and fellow business owners in the city's oldest shopping mall — and at 87 years old, she's eager to play a role in...
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Louisiana’s parishes with the most lightning strikes

Assumption Parish is the lightning capital of Louisiana, per weather data firm Vaisala Xweather. Why it matters: Aside from the immediate danger to people, aircraft and infrastructure, lightning can spark wildfires — and the number of strikes is predicted to increase amid climate change, researchers have found. The...
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Kroger Shutters 60 Stores: Texas Confirmed, Louisiana Watchful

Kroger will shut 60 stores nationwide, including one in Texas — no Louisiana locations named so far. What’s next for local shoppers?
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Lafayette Parish home listings asked for more money in May – see the current...

The median home in Lafayette Parish listed for $299,000 in May, slightly up from the previous month's $298,381, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to May 2024, the median home list price slightly increased from $297,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...
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Fatal train incident in New Iberia under investigation

One person was pronounced dead after being hit by a train in New Iberia Sunday morning, according to officials, and the incident is currently under investigation.

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