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Pair arrested after Crowley home hit 17 times by gunfire; more arrests expected

Two men have been taken into custody and more arrests are expected after a house was shot up in Crowley in September, according to Police Chief Troy Hebert. Chief Hebert said Traeln Jolivette, 17, was arrested on Wednesday, October 8, and Cystin Molette, 21, was arrested the next day. He added they both face four...
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Grand Opening Set for The Apothecary Shoppe in Opelousas

Live music, local food, giveaways, and free wellness consultations highlight The Apothecary Shoppe’s Opelousas celebration.
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Broussard hosts inaugural Monsters on Main Halloween event

Broussard hosted its inaugural Halloween event for families, drawing thousands of participants. The Monsters on Main event featured a parade along Main Street and children's activities at Broussard City Hall, including a costume contest and candy giveaways.
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30th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon held in Lafayette

The 30th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon took place at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette, honoring extraordinary women whose service has made a lasting impact in Acadiana. These influential leaders hail from various sectors, including business, medical, education, legal, and non-profit fields.
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6th Annual State of the Vermilion River celebration held at Vermilionville

Civic and environmental leaders gathered for the 6th Annual State of the Vermilion River celebration at Vermilionville. The event came as the Bayou Vermilion District faces a crucial property tax renewal on the upcoming Saturday ballot. The gathering focused on water quality and flood management efforts, along with...
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Lady Lions look ahead to playoffs as defending state champs

A year ago, Acadiana Christian School’s volleyball team made history by capturing the ACEL state championship without a single senior on the roster. This fall, that same group is back and determined to prove their title run was no fluke. Senior outside hitter Kennedi Broussard has been at the...
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Mild and Dry Conditions Persist With Elevated Fire Risk

We're looking at a continuation of mild and dry conditions for most of the upcoming week. As we move into tomorrow, Sunday, we'll see sunny skies prevail with temperatures climbing slightly into the upper 80s, and winds will be light and variable. With the very dry air mass that's expected...
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Friday Feed: Empanadas with Empanada Guy

For the Friday Feed on October 10, 2025, Al Hebert visited Empanada Guy in Lafayette to watch how the restaurant makes its empanadas. Friday Feed is brought to you by Kirk's U Needa Butcher.
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Lafayette Parish voters renew millage that generates $22M for public schools

Lafayette Parish voters on Saturday renewed a 7.79 mill property tax that provides funding for operations and maintenance for the Lafayette Parish School System. Sixty-eight percent of those casting ballots Saturday decided to renew the milage that provides about $20 million in revenue for the Lafayette public school...
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Scott family of 9 loses home, dog in fire

SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — A large family in Scott is without a home after a fire destroyed it and also claimed the life of one of their pets, according to the Scott Fire Department. Fire officials said it happened on Sagebrush Drive, which is not far from the...

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