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Another Youngsville Roundabout Planned at Busy Intersection
Youngsville, LA (KPEL News) - Lafayette Parish residents have ribbed the city of Youngsville for its affinity for roundabouts. The reputation has earned it the unofficial title of "Roundabout Capital of Louisiana." News stories and announcements abound, so it's difficult to get an accurate number of traffic circles in Youngsville....
Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival, Abbeville
Abbeville’s claim to fame used to be that Jefferson Davis spent a night in the town as he was fleeing Union forces prior to his capture and imprisonment, and that was once the focus of the town’s annual public gathering. But times have changed and Abbeville is now known far and wide as the home […]
Vendor In Louisiana Wants to Return Cremated Ashes Found Near Booth
The Rayne Frog Festival is underway and one vendor at the Southern Louisiana festival hopes to return these ashes she found to the rightful owner. KATC TV-3 reports that Samantha Forrestier has been a regular at the Rayne Frog Festival for years, but last year while packing up, she found this sentimental item near her trailer.
Major Construction Underway at Southside High in Youngsville
The time has come for the foundation to be built at Southside High in Youngsville, Louisiana. Councilman Matt Romero published several photos on social media and they show dirt being moved in for the new football field at Southside High. Like many football stadiums in Lafayette Parish, the new playing...
Another Youngsville Roundabout Planned at Busy Intersection
Youngsville, LA (KPEL News) - Lafayette Parish residents have ribbed the city of Youngsville for its affinity for roundabouts. The reputation has earned it the unofficial title of "Roundabout Capital of Louisiana." News stories and announcements abound, so it's difficult to get an accurate number of traffic circles in Youngsville....
South Louisiana Road and Bridge Closures Announced for May
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - Road closures because of work can be a headache, but they are certainly a necessary evil in Louisiana. From Lafayette to Jennings, and from Opelousas to Kaplan, state roads require maintenance and, in some cases, a full overhaul. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) proactively notifies the public about when closure will take place so drivers can plan accordingly.
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