A former tenant of Bacmonila Garden Apartments in New Iberia says conflicting eviction records from her court-ordered eviction nearly kept her and her children from renting another home. The tenant alleges the false or inaccurate records created obstacles when applying for new housing, raising questions about how eviction documentation is handled in the parish.
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Briggs Derise, a six-year-old student at Delcambre Elementary School, is featured this week as the Acadiana Kidcaster. Though he hasn't decided on a future career yet, he is already impressing viewers with his weather forecasting abilities.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, in partnership with 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette and the SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce, will host a "Men in Mentorship" event on Thursday, September 24. The event aims to connect mentors with youth in the community.
Read moreLafayette 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.
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