Monday, September 28, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 108
Business & EconomyKLFY

Bayou Teche Brewing rebuild moves forward, Germanfest relocates

Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville is moving forward with rebuilding efforts following a fire that damaged the facility about a month ago. The brewery plans to relocate its annual Germanfest event to a new location while reconstruction continues at the original site.

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KLFY2d ago
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Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival honors Herman Waguespack for 39 years of service

Herman Waguespack is being honored as this year's Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival honoree after 39 years of service to Louisiana's sugar industry. The recognition celebrates his significant contributions to advancing the state's important agricultural sector.

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KLFY2d ago
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New $500K federal grant targets invasive bug in sugarcane

LSU has received a $500,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help combat the pasture mealybug, an invasive insect threatening Louisiana's sugarcane industry. The rapid-response funding was announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins during a visit to St. Martinville, where researchers are working to develop solutions to protect the region's vital agricultural sector.

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KLFY3d ago
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SpaceX representatives speak directly to Vermilion Parish residents

SpaceX held a public meeting in Vermilion Parish to discuss the proposed Starbase Louisiana facility and address community concerns about the project. The meeting occurred more than 30 days after the formal project announcement, allowing residents to directly engage with SpaceX representatives.

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