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Where to Find the Top 10 French Fries in Lafayette, Louisiana
Here in Lafayette and Acadiana, we love our french fries. Whether they're from local restaurants or nation chains, we've all got our opinions about who serves up the best. We wanted to find out where to get the absolute best french fries in Lafayette, so we asked the experts...you!. Why...
Louisiana Man Seen Driving Through Community With Coffin in Bed of Truck
It's "Spooky Season" in Acadiana and one man has taken his decorating to the back of his truck. So many people wait all year long to decorate for Halloween and as soon as we get into October you begin to see how creative some are for Halloween. While some of...
Lafayette, Louisiana Named Best Culinary Town in the South
Lafayette takes the top spot as Best Culinary Town in the South. Louisiana is known for its amazing cuisine, and Acadiana, in particular, plays host to some of the best food on the planet, and after a competition, one town is taking the bragging rights at "Best Culinary Town in the South". We can all brag about our amazing food in South Louisiana.
New Charter School Approved for Broussard, Set to Open in 2025
The City of Broussard will soon be home to a new charter school after receiving approval from the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Broussard Charter Academy, which is expected to open for the 2025-26 school year, will be the third charter school established in Lafayette Parish by the Lafayette Charter Foundation, in partnership with Charter Schools USA.
Louisiana Watches Hurricane Hunters Fly Through Hurricane Milton
Hurricane hunters once again flew into Hurricane Milton as it headed towards Florida as a dangerous Category 5 storm. Researchers with NOAA went aboard "Miss Piggy" to collect data as the storm churned in the Gulf of Mexico and ass you'll see here, it was a bumpy ride for those aboard the huge plane.
Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole heritage will be showcased at 50th annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles
Louisiana's Cajun and Creole heritage takes center stage this weekend when the Festivals Acadiens et Creoles marks a half-century of honoring and celebrating the culture through music, arts, food and community. What started as a one day concert in 1974 to entertain 150 French-speaking journalists gathered in Lafayette — considered the heart of Cajun country — has grown into a three-day event and possibly one of the largest Cajun and Zydeco festivals held globally, organizers said. And, they note, the entire event is free.Barry Jean Ancelet, one of the event's organizers, said when the idea formed 50 years...
Lafayette-Area High school football: Live score updates and more from Week 6
High school football teams in the 337 are deep into district play as we hit Week 6 of the 2024 season. Last week, 20 teams hailing from Lafayette Parish and its surrounding areas came away with a victory. Northwest had one the largest margin wins over their Week 5 opponent Pine Praire where the Raiders won 54-7. This put the Raiders at 1-0 in district play rounding out the 14 other area teams who hold a perfect...
These Are the 10 Laziest Cities in Louisiana, According to One Report
BOGALUSA, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and lively festivals, but some cities in the Pelican State embrace a more laid-back lifestyle. A recent online report has identified the 10 laziest cities in Louisiana, where relaxation and leisure take precedence over hustle and...
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