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Elton teal festival to kick off teal season with music, food and community

The Elton Teal Festival kicks off this weekend, celebrating the start of teal hunting season in Louisiana with music, food, and community activities. Created by lifelong friends Gabe Fontenot and Austin Bertrand, the festival honors the local hunting tradition and the marsh that defines Acadiana's culture.

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KLFY9h ago
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Acadiana indie filmmaker Elijah Guillory eyes 2027 for debut thriller

Elijah Guillory, an independent filmmaker from Plaisance in Acadiana, is developing his debut horror-thriller film "PLAIN SIGHT" with an October 2027 release target. The project represents an exciting milestone for local filmmaking talent in the region.

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KLFY2d ago
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Acadiana Kidcaster: Ella Petitjean

Seven-year-old Ella Petitjean from Acadiana serves as this week's Kidcaster, presenting the weather forecast and expressing her aspiration to become a nurse. The young forecaster demonstrates strong skills in delivering the weekly weather update for the local community.

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KLFY2d ago
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Tiny patients celebrate Halloween in Our Lady of Lourdes NICU

NICU nurses at Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital brought Halloween celebrations to the hospital's tiniest patients in the neonatal intensive care unit. The staff shared festive joy with newborns and infants receiving specialized care during the holiday.

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