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BBBS of Acadiana hosts flag football event
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (238+ words) BBBS of Acadiana hosts flag football event'KATC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is asking that local adults join them for an exciting Big for a Day Flag Football experience " a high-energy community event that brings together local youth, BBBS…...
Spring exhibitions at the Hilliard bring a "pop" of color
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (390+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) " The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is launching a new slate of spring exhibitions that examine the lasting influence of Pop Art and its connection to modern visual culture. Open since March…...
Angelique Berrat's love for the game fules success for UL Tennis
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (160+ words) Angelique Berrat's love for the game fules success for UL Tennis'katc.com " For Angelique Berrat, tennis wasn't a family tradition; it was curiosity "My parents wanted me to play some sports, so I chose tennis," she said "I don't know…...
Crawfish business feels pinch as fuel prices climb
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (293+ words) ACADIA PARISH (MORSE) " Record-high fuel prices are straining businesses that rely on gas and diesel, driving up operating costs for crawfish producers and restaurant owners across south Louisiana. Brant Lamm, owner of Crawfish Time, said the rising cost of fuel…...
Easter weekend travel: What higher gas prices mean for local drivers
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (392+ words) ST. MARTIN PARISH " As Good Friday and Easter Sunday approach, holiday travel is expected to increase, bringing more drivers to gas stations and raising concerns about rising fuel costs. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular…...
Flag-raising ceremony kicks off 2026 Festival season
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (100+ words) Lafayette Consolidated Government and Festival International de Louisiane hosted a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Wednesday morning in celebration of the upcoming five-day festival. Officials say the ceremony marks the beginning of the countdown to the free music and arts…...
Cajuns Return to Lamson Park for Easter Weekend Series with Troy
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1180+ words) LAFAYETTE" The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball team returns to Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park for a three-game Sun Belt Conference series with the Troy Trojans during Easter Weekend, the games scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4. The entire series will be…...
3 reasons UL baseball fell to McNeese
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (246+ words) LAKE CHARLES " Louisiana Ragin" Cajuns baseball erased a six-run deficit late, but early damage and timely power from McNeese proved too much in a 10-7 loss Tuesday night at Joe Miller Ballpark. Here are three key reasons Louisiana came up short:…...
Abbeville homeowners faced utility shutoffs due to bill transfer issues
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (384+ words) ABBEVILLE " New homeowners in Abbeville faced utility shutoffs after they say they were unable to transfer the bill into their names because of code ordinances, including a requirement to install plumbing in a backyard shed. Christopher Wallis sold his home…...
Louisiana Athletics receives $2.5 million gift from Gus and Andrea Rantz
2+ day, 24+ min ago (344+ words) The Louisiana Department of Athletics has received a $2.5 million gift from Gus and Andrea Rantz, which will provide support for the baseball clubhouse project at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park, it was announced Tuesday. With this commitment from the…...