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1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (439+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. " While Juneteenth has been celebrated for more than 150 years, organizers of a Lafayette community event say many people are only recently learning about the holiday's history. Kinchen Funeral Home hosted a Juneteenth Family Day celebration Friday, bringing together…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (205+ words) As communities across the Gulf Coast recover from devastating flooding, United Way Southwest Louisiana is activating its #UNITEDGULF Initiative to provide immediate assistance and long-term support for individuals and families affected by the disaster. Community members are encouraged to stand…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago  (259+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " Several Lafayette organizations are collecting flood relief supplies for residents in Avoyelles Parish as cleanup and recovery efforts begin. The Lafayette Firefighters Association Local 619, the Police Association of Lafayette, the Lafayette Fire Department, the Lafayette Police Department and…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (177+ words) RAYNE, La. " Community leaders, tourism professionals, municipal officials, and economic development leaders from across South Louisiana will gather Friday, September 25, 2026, for the OST Conference 2026, a regional summit focused on promoting the tourism and economic potential of the historic Old Spanish…...

7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (294+ words) Happy Juneteenth! It's going to be a scorcher today, with highs reaching the low 90s and heat indices hitting the triple digits! A Heat Advisory goes into effect starting at noon, so stay cool and hydrated out there. Don't forget to…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago  (98+ words) KATC Louisiana State Police issued a Silver Alert for a 60-year-old Belle Chasse man who was last seen Thursday evening. Robert Dampier was last seen at 8 p. m. at his residence on La. Highway 11 in Belle Chasse, according to state police. The…...

1+ day, 57+ min ago  (176+ words) KATC The Juneteenth Folklife Celebration returns to Opelousas Friday and Saturday, highlighting the folk art, heritage and traditions of African American culture in St Landry Parish. Visitors can enjoy live music, traditional dancing, original folk art and cultural demonstrations celebrating…...

21+ hour, 43+ min ago  (176+ words) In a unanimous decision that could affect Americans who use marijuana and own firearms, the Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings that an unlawful drug user can still legally possess a gun. The case challenged the constitutionality of a 1986 law…...

23+ hour, 8+ min ago  (260+ words) LAFAYETTE " Louisiana baseball continued to bolster its roster for the future, adding a commitment from Loyola Marymount transfer catcher Jose Carmona Jr. Carmona joins the Ragin" Cajuns after spending the 2026 season on a medical redshirt with the Lions. He will…...