Floyd Lee Poche, the owner of the nationally recognized Poche's Market and Restaurant in Acadiana, has passed away. A celebration of life and memorial service are scheduled for later today.
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The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has hired Jonathan Boelkins as its permanent exhibit curator after a two-year search. Boelkins, an acclaimed architect, will lead the museum's curatorial efforts moving forward.
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Opelousas officials and residents celebrated the unveiling of a new billboard on Interstate 49 featuring local photography by Hernet Hill. The billboard is part of the Opelousas Museum's Thinking Big project to showcase the community's artistic talent.
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The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring cases of Naegleria fowleri, a potentially dangerous amoeba found in tap water that can cause serious infections of the eyes, sinuses, and brain. Health officials are warning residents across Louisiana, including those in Acadiana, about the risks associated with contaminated water supplies.
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