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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles returns for 50th anniversary Oct. 11-13 at Girard Park
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, continuing the celebration of Cajun and Creole heritage. This year’s Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is set to take place Oct. 11 to 13 at Girard Park. The event is free and open to the public. Throughout the weekend, the festival will offer a range of music, food, art and culture. ...
Crowley-based Isis Snowballs Is Expanding to Lafayette
Crowley-based Isis Snowballs, known for its creative snowballs, is coming soon to Lafayette, Louisiana at 3221 W Pinhook Road in the former Crawfish Pot space. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the family-run business, bringing its unique snowball treats to a larger customer base. The new Lafayette location will...
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...
Nine closures, new construction, campus consolidations in plan for Lafayette schools
Under a proposed strategic plan to address declining enrollment and hits to tax revenue, the Lafayette Parish School System could see nine schools closed, three major consolidations of several schools and the construction of two new schools. The massive overhaul was presented this week by Civic Solutions Group, a consulting...
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...
One Church of Acadiana celebrates 25 years under of leadership of Bobby, Shannon Richard
One Church of Acadiana announced the celebration of 25 years of service and spiritual leadership under the guidance of Pastor Bobby and Shannon Richard. For the past 25 years, the Richards have been pillars of faith within the church and the broader community, according to a prepared statement. “Their commitment to enriching...
Youngsville wins federal grant for its 12th roundabout
In an effort to improve traffic safety at the intersection of Highway 92 and Larriviere Road, the City of Youngsville, in partnership with the City of Broussard and Billeaud Companies, will build a new roundabout to replace the current four-way stop at the heavily trafficked intersection. The project will be...
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