Kinchen Funeral Home is hosting an event to celebrate Juneteenth and educate the Lafayette community about the holiday's history and cultural significance. Organizers note that while Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 150 years, many people are only recently learning about its importance and meaning.
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VideoAn Acadiana woman is reflecting on how the September 11 attacks inspired her to enlist in the military just 16 days after the tragedy. Twenty-five years later, she shares how that pivotal moment changed the course of her life and the impact it had on her.
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VideoLeo Lafleur, a student at ESA who aspires to become a mechanical engineer, is featured as this week's Acadiana Kidcaster. Leveraging his theater experience, Leo delivers the weather forecast with confidence and skill under the studio lights.
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VideoThe Lafayette Fire Department held a commemoration service on Friday at Parc San Souci to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Ceremonies honoring 9/11 took place across the Acadiana region on this significant day of remembrance.
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