A proposed sickle cell transfusion center in Lafayette aims to bring critical medical services closer to local patients like Jadis Phillips and her grandmother Earline, who currently struggle to access adequate resources and support. This new facility would provide much-needed relief for Acadiana residents managing sickle cell disease without having to travel far from home.
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VideoYoungsville residents are experiencing persistent discolored tap water that has been worsening over time, with resident Matthew Mahl reporting the problem has grown progressively worse since moving into his home six months ago. The water quality issue continues to affect multiple residents in the community.
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VideoLafayette resident John Brasseaux, who uses a wheelchair and operates a van with a side-deploying ramp, says he frequently struggles to find van-accessible parking spaces throughout Lafayette, which limits his ability to safely exit his vehicle and attend appointments. The shortage of compliant parking spaces is creating barriers for people with disabilities in the city.
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The St. Landry Parish annual haunted house has returned to the Opelousas Yambilee Building through October 31, offering a quarter-mile-long attraction. Admission is $2 per person, with hours from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly through the end of the month.
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