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Acadiana DX Association Hamfest is Saturday
The Acadiana DX Association is hosting a Hamfest and Swapmeet on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rayne Civic Center located at 210 Frog Festival Drive in Rayne.

Muddling of gender distinctions

In the last few years, it has become common to see people put their pronouns in their email sign-offs, and to hear the phrase “gender fluid.”

Is Louisiana obsessed with gambling?

Welcome to Louisiana. Where you will find the largest assortment of gambling options anywhere. It might be the gambling mecca of the world. So go ahead and pick your poison.

Eunice Housing Authority to receive $1M for repairs

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced the Eunice Housing Authority will receive $1,073,029.78 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for severe storms and flooding.

Cajun Prairie Society plans fundraising boucherie

The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society, an organization dedicated to the conservation of Southwest Louisiana’s endangered prairie ecosystem, is inaugurating their annual boucherie in Grand Coteau on March 18 and 19. 

Governor’s 6-day trip cost state $69K plus

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration spent $12,305 of state money on premium seating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Saints-Vikings football game in London last year.

Beef Cook-off draws a crowd

The 37th St. Landry Cattlemen’s Association Here’s the Beef Cook-off on was a success, said Jay Guidry, association president.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections grow 6.8%

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections grew 6.8% or $1,013,739 to a first two months of the year total of $15,890,413 compared to February 2022’s total of $14,876,674.