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King Michael & Queen Holly Williams XLII Crowned

King Michael and Queen Holly Williams XLII were crowned on Saturday, January 27, 2024, during the 42nd Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball of the Krewe Des Amis.

Kearn Alan Dooley – Rotary Club of Youngsville Member Spotlight – January 2024

Kearn Alan Dooley is a native of Delcambre, Louisiana, and a 1998 graduate of Delcambre High School. Kearn is very proud of his small-town upbringing and his Cajun heritage.

Coffee in Broussard – January 26, 2024

The Coffee in Broussard event will occur this Friday, January 26, 2024, at The Best Stop Cajun Market at 1008 Smede Highway.

Writes of Spring Writing Contest: Call for Submissions

The Lafayette Public Library is now accepting original submissions for the 2024 Writes of Spring writing contest—this annual competition fosters creative writing among the youth in our local community.

Join the 100 Book Club to Read More in 2024

Lafayette Public Library’s annual reading challenge calls on patrons to read or listen to at least one-hundred books between January 1 and December 31, 2023, earning them prizes, recognition, and bragging rights.

Lafayette Library Book Talk January – February 2024

Lafayette Public Library - Book Talk

From Yesteryear: Bourque Saves Eight from Drowning

In the May 14, 1921 edition of the St. Landry Clarion newspaper in Opelousas, Louisiana, the following article was titled "Opelousean is Really a Hero: Amos Bourque Saves Eight People from Drowning When Boat Capsizes".

Meet Trainer Suzanne Germany

Suzanne Germany, a personal trainer, began her fitness journey four and a half years ago. Back then, she worked as a sales manager for a roofing company.

Pet Adoption Fees Waived for “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” Adoption Event

The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) is partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to encourage pet adoptions over the holiday season with the “Empty the Shelters — Holiday Hope” free adoption event.

Disability Care Forum with Area Legislators

This forum seeks to raise awareness among state legislators about the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who receive community-based home care, as well as their families and care providers.
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