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AmeriHealth is launching a Healthy Food, Healthy Community initiative at a Lafayette grocery store to combat food insecurity in the area. The program aims to help local residents who are struggling to afford groceries. This initiative represents a community effort to address the growing challenge of food accessibility in Acadiana.
Read moreLafayette band Cashier has gained significant attention thanks to support from major celebrities like Frank Ocean and Addison Rae. The band is building momentum and fans can catch them performing live in intimate settings like living rooms.
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St. Landry Parish has launched a donation drive to assist residents affected by recent flooding. The parish is accepting donations of cleaning supplies and products at Sheriff's Office locations throughout the community.
Read moreLafayette's animal shelter is participating in a national initiative supported by the Bissell Foundation to help families adopt pets more easily. More than a dozen shelters across south Louisiana are receiving support through this program. The effort aims to make pet adoption more accessible to local families.
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The BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing its Empty the Shelters® adoption event to Lafayette from July 5-26, featuring free pet adoptions. The national animal welfare organization is dedicated to ending pet homelessness and regularly sponsors adoption drives in communities across the country. Local residents will have the opportunity to adopt pets at no cost during this period.
Read moreFamily Tree counseling center is sharing water safety tips for families with young children this summer season. The guidance includes best practices such as designating a designated water watcher and avoiding distractions like phones while supervising children near water. These recommendations aim to help local families enjoy water activities while keeping their little ones safe.
Read moreThis is a local news roundup highlighting stories and events happening in the parish on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The article serves as a summary of the day's important local news for Acadiana residents. Readers are encouraged to share local news tips and event information with the station.
Read moreThe Acadiana Cane Cutters summer collegiate baseball team is hosting a fundraising night on Thursday, July 9, at Fabacher Field in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana. The event aims to raise money for the local charity organization while bringing the community together for baseball.
Read moreA local Acadiana exterminator is warning summer travelers to inspect their hotel rooms and luggage for bedbugs before returning home from vacation. The expert recommends checking belongings thoroughly and taking precautions to avoid bringing unwanted pests back from travels. This is timely advice as many people prepare for summer trips during peak travel season.
Read moreCorner Pantry, a beloved Lafayette institution that served the community for 60 years, is closing its doors. The restaurant became a local staple known for its plate lunches and the memories customers created there over the decades.
Read moreLafayette is planning a new Northside library featuring an outdoor amphitheater, green space, and modern equipment like a 3D-printer. The project's success depends on securing key funding that is currently at risk. The library would serve as a community hub with innovative facilities for residents.
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The Pecan Island Volunteer Fire Department has deployed a specialized airboat to enhance their emergency response capabilities in the region. The vessel allows firefighters to quickly access marshes, flooded areas, and shallow waterways that would be difficult to reach with traditional equipment. This unique addition to their fleet is improving rescue operations across Acadiana's challenging waterways.
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St. Landry Parish residents affected by flooding can now access disaster relief assistance through CCA's Disaster Recovery Program. Local organizations including Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Love Acadiana, and Acadiana Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster are providing aid to help residents recover from property damage and connect with necessary resources.
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Palmetto residents gathered at a town hall event to receive flood relief supplies and muck-out applications while discussing recovery efforts. Officials and residents used the platform to exchange information about aid plans and address community concerns regarding the town's flood recovery process.
Read moreThe United Way of Acadiana is launching its annual Stuff the Bus campaign to collect school supplies for local students preparing for the upcoming school year. Community members are encouraged to donate items to help ensure Acadiana children have the supplies they need when classes begin this fall.
Read moreThis is a local news roundup featuring headlines and stories relevant to residents of Acadiana and Lafayette parishes for Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The article invites community members to submit event information and news tips to help keep local readers informed about what's happening in their area.
Read moreThe Lafayette Public Library has unveiled the first design for its planned Northeast Regional Library. The library board also discussed plans to bring a failed millage renewal back to voters in December, seeking support for the project's funding.
Read moreA local Venezuelan group in Lafayette is collecting donations to help victims of recent earthquakes in Venezuela that have killed over 1,700 people and injured more than 5,000. The community effort aims to send aid to the affected regions in the South American country. Locals interested in supporting the relief efforts can contribute to the group's donation collection.
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Giles Automotive Group donated 15 bulletproof vests to the Jeanerette Police Department on Monday as part of their ongoing support for law enforcement in the Acadiana area. The company has previously donated 200 vests to the Church Point Police Department and continues to support multiple departments throughout the region.
Read moreThe Iberia Council on Aging is distributing fans and requesting donations to help keep seniors safe during the hot Louisiana summer months. The organization is highlighting serious health risks that older adults, particularly those living on fixed incomes, face during extreme heat conditions.
Read moreThe Hilliard Museum is presenting Atchafalaya Remixed, a multimedia exhibition that encourages visitors to sit, listen, and reflect on the ecological and cultural significance of Louisiana's Atchafalaya wetlands. This immersive experience highlights the unique characteristics and rich biodiversity of one of North America's most important natural ecosystems.
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Acadian Ambulance will establish a regional emergency response headquarters in Broussard by leasing the former Fire Department Station No. 2 building at 501 E. Main St. The City of Broussard has reached an agreement with the ambulance service to use the facility for expanded emergency medical services in the area. This development will enhance emergency response capabilities for the Broussard community and surrounding region.
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Clarence 'Junior' Martin, a beloved local musician and owner of Martin Accordions, has passed away at age 85. Martin died peacefully at his home in Scott on Sunday. He was a significant figure in Acadiana's musical heritage and accordion-making traditions.
Read moreUnited Way Southwest Louisiana is launching a text-to-donate campaign to help families affected by a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. The community is being invited to participate in this international disaster relief effort through a simple text-to-give donation process.
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