Lafayette has emerged as the mahjong capital of the United States, boasting the highest concentration of online mahjong players per resident of any American city. The area is also home to one of only two mahjong halls in Louisiana, reflecting the game's growing popularity in the community.
Read the full story at The CurrentAcadiana Open Channel, a local broadcast channel, has fallen behind on rent payments by over a year as the station faces declining revenues. The all-access channel is actively seeking financial support to stay operational and meet its obligations.
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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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Jeanerette is using a $500,000 grant to demolish approximately 40 blighted properties in the town, with demolition underway on about 20 homes while the rest await approval. Mayor Carol Bourgeois Jr. said the effort addresses public safety concerns, as deteriorating structures can pose risks to neighboring properties during severe weather.
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