Opelousas General Health System is launching its 19th annual Paint the Town Pink campaign in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The kick-off event will be held on Friday, September 25, from 9 AM to 3 PM at OGHS Main Campus to educate the community about breast cancer.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is hosting Men in Mentorship on September 24 in Lafayette, a community event welcoming men from across Acadiana for networking, food, drinks, and discussions about leadership and mentorship. The event aims to bring together men interested in creating opportunities for the next generation.
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St. Landry Parish residents gathered on Saturday night to hold a rosary honoring Santiago Solace, a junior football and soccer player at Beau Chene High School who has recently passed away. The community came together to mourn the student-athlete while his family works to raise funds for funeral expenses.
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Moncus Park in Lafayette has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Kubota's Hometown Proud program, including $25,000 in cash and $25,000 toward a new compact tractor. The equipment will support the park's Back 50: Community + Nature project, with partnership support from Sammy Broussard Equipment Center.
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