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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has renamed its home baseball field in honor of Tony Robichaux, the legendary Cajuns baseball coach whose legacy will be permanently commemorated at the facility.
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Aaron Willis, a 9-year-old from Acadiana, was featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster and delivered a weather forecast in the studio. Wearing a shirt that read "Future Meteorologist," Aaron demonstrated his passion for weather and expressed his dream of becoming both a meteorologist and storm chaser.
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St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office deputies initiated a respectful tribute to veterans that has grown into a community-wide effort to honor fallen service members buried in local cemeteries. The small act of respect has inspired broader community participation in recognizing veterans' sacrifices and ensuring their legacy is properly honored.
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A Lafayette family is recovering after an electrical fire on August 14th caused significant damage to their home on Sampson Avenue. The family is working to rebuild following the devastating incident.
Read moreA local Acadiana theater production presents 'True West,' the acclaimed 1980 play that explores the destructive dynamics between two brothers. The production brings audiences into the tense drama unfolding in their mother's California desert home.
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TOBYMAC's Hits Deep Tour 2027 is coming to the Cajundome in Lafayette on Sunday, January 31st at 6:30 p.m. The Christian music tour will bring the popular artist to perform for local fans in the area.
Read moreJD Soileau, a dedicated Cajun collector in Ville Platte, has spent decades preserving antiques and the Cajun way of life. He's now sharing this historical heritage with the next generation through an old Cajun house, serving as a living museum of local culture and tradition.
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Iberia Parish Animal Control has partnered with Spay Neuter Iberia Project (SNIP) to launch a trap-neuter-return initiative designed to reduce the animal population needing shelter services. This effort complements the parish's $1.7 million investment in expanding its animal shelter facility.
Read moreCountry music legend Dolly Parton, who recorded her first single at Goldband Studio in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away this week. Locals have left flowers at the historic studio site to honor her memory and legacy.
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Lafayette Police Officer Gregory Grogan flew with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in recognition of his community work co-founding The Overwatch Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to first responder mental health. Grogan earned a spot in the cockpit during a pre-flight check for his contributions to the organization.
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The Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will have delayed daily openings from September 2-9 for its annual controlled alligator harvest. The closure is part of the refuge's wildlife management program to maintain ecological balance in the refuge.
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Acadiana area high school coaches gathered at Lafayette's Petroleum Club for the annual Crying Towel Luncheon to discuss their offseasons. The event served as a precursor to the 74th Kiwanis Jamboree, scheduled for August 27-28 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
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Two St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office deputies, David Difondi and Mathew Bean, were recognized for their service after restoring fallen American flags at the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Church in Verdunville. The deputies discovered the flags had fallen while walking through the cemetery and took action to restore them properly.
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Transfer defensive end Tito Chikere is preparing for his first season with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team. Before his debut, Chikere organized a backpack drive in Acadiana to support local students at two schools, making a positive impact on the community.
Read moreThe annual Kiwanis Crying Towel event is back, marking the start of high school football season in the area. Local high school coaches compete in this traditional community event that signals the beginning of football season for Acadiana.
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Louisiana is mourning the death of music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80. Her significant impact on Louisiana culture and music is being remembered by the state and its residents.
Read moreSt. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown of Henderson Lake from August 24 to November 2 to manage invasive aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat, following recommendations from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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The Comeaux Recreation Center has reopened after completing a $750,000 renovation project. The Lafayette Consolidated Government undertook the modernization effort to maintain and improve community spaces across Lafayette Parish.
Read moreLouisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball head coach Alyson Habetz announced a cancer diagnosis on social media Monday. Habetz, a celebrated former student-athlete who has led the program since 2024, shared the personal health update with the community.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette softball head coach Alyson Habetz revealed her breast cancer diagnosis from May and shared her treatment journey. She has completed four of six scheduled chemotherapy treatments and is working through her recovery while continuing to lead the Ragin' Cajuns program.
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A weekly line dancing class called Moving with Michelle, part of the Living Fit program, is helping Lafayette women stay active and maintain their quality of life. The program welcomes participants ages 60 and older, with members as old as 87 years old participating in the fitness classes.
Read moreRailroad Avenue in Jeanerette, Louisiana's 127th cultural district, is being revitalized by dedicated community members and volunteers working to preserve the town's significant Black history and cultural heritage. The efforts aim to restore Jeanerette's historical importance and memory.
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Downtown Lafayette Unlimited is launching the fall 2026 season with the fourth annual Ragin' Cajuns Downtown Alive celebration this Friday. This event kicks off the organization's community programming for the upcoming season.
Read moreDowntown Alive! returns for its fourth annual season with a special opening celebration on Friday, August 28, featuring performances by The Vermillionaires and The Pride of Acadiana. The event showcases Downtown Lafayette and celebrates the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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