Acadiana

Lafayette mom creates custom tumblers, T-shirts in her specialty business : Makers

Ashley Cormier creates graphic T-shirts and tumblers from her home in Lafayette using a sublimation printer, convection oven and heat press. (http://rssfeeds.theadvertiser.com/~/684507240/0/lafeyettela/home~Lafayette-mom-creates-custom-tumblers-Tshirts-in-her-specialty-business-Acadiana-Makers/)

Vote and share this week’s Acadiana area Athlete of the Week poll

Make sure to vote and share this week’s Acadiana area Athlete of the Week poll (http://rssfeeds.theadvertiser.com/~/685042591/0/lafeyettela/sports~Vote-and-share-this-weeks-Acadiana-area-Athlete-of-the-Week-poll/)

Louisiana art teacher uses colorful paint to bring dog, pet photos to life : Acadiana Makers

“It’s more about using the right colors to create depth and then little tiny things that make the pet unique,” Kelly deClouet said. (http://rssfeeds.theadvertiser.com/~/685759408/0/lafeyettela/home~Louisiana-art-teacher-uses-colorful-paint-to-bring-dog-pet-photos-to-life-Acadiana-Makers/)

Gabbie Stutes and Barrett Hebert are the area Athletes of the Week

Barrett Hebert and Gabbie Stutes are the Male and Female Athletes of the Week in the Acadiana area. (http://rssfeeds.theadvertiser.com/~/686150322/0/lafeyettela/sports~Gabbie-Stutes-and-Barrett-Hebert-are-the-Acadiana-area-Athletes-of-the-Week/)

As the Louisiana legislature convenes, here’s what Acadiana should watch for

The I-49 Lafayette connector remains a central issue for many Acadiana leaders. (http://rssfeeds.theadvertiser.com/~/686199622/0/lafeyettela/home~As-the-Louisiana-legislature-convenes-heres-what-Acadiana-should-watch-for/)

Both parties agree Louisiana needs broadband upgrade

Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Acadiana is scheduled for Monday, March 21. She will talk about the importance of bringing broadband to rural areas. We spoke with Democratic and Republican party leaders in Louisiana about the vice president’s trip. Surprisingly, both sides agree. (https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/both-parties-agree-louisiana-needs-broadband-upgrade/)

Boys and Girls Club Friendraiser kicks off for 2022

KLFY is a proud friend of the Club, and we want you to join in the fun. Friendraiser is an eight-week raffle and fundraiser to support the seven clubs of the Boys Girls Clubs of Acadiana, preparing them for their fun and exciting Summer Program (https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/boys-and-girls-club-friendraiser-kicks-off-for-2022/)

Acadiana held traditional Ash Wednesday ceremonies

Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic halted traditional Ash Wednesday ceremonies. Instead of gathering together inside of local churches, priests, pastors, and religious leaders were forced to administer drive-thru ashes and host virtual mass ceremonies. (https://www.klfy.com/local/acadiana-held-traditional-ash-wednesday-ceremonies/)

Drainage pond, memorial park planned in Youngsville

One Acadiana city, historically prone to flooding, is moving forward with a series of drainage control projects. One of those projects for the City of Youngsville will also create a new veterans park (https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/drainage-pond-memorial-park-planned-in-youngsville/)

Lafayette, St. Martin Parish top leaders feud over spoil banks

LAFAYETTE, La. A feud over spoil banks, levees of dirt and debris formed on either side of a river is reaching new heights and creating a major controversy between two Acadiana parishes. (https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-st-martin-parish-top-leaders-feud-over-spoil-banks/)

Stormy into Wednesday night; beautiful Thursday

Acadiana remains on track for stormy conditions Wednesday evening into the middle of the night as a cool front accompanied by some strong thunderstorms will be quite likely. (https://www.katc.com/weather/todays-forecast/stormy-into-wednesday-night-beautiful-thursday)

Truckers Convoy rolls through Acadiana enroute to D.C.

A truckers convoy traveling to Washington DC as part of a peaceful protest of COVID-19 vaccine mandates was greeted by dozens of area supporters this weekend in Lafayette (https://www.klfy.com/local/truckers-convoy-rolls-through-acadiana-enroute-to-d-c/)

LUS Fiber to expand internet service to Ville Platte, Church Point, Eunice, Mamou, Basile

Lafayette’s municipal fiber-optic internet service, LUS Fiber, is expanding into at least five Acadiana towns, starting with Ville Platte, according to a press release. (https://www.klfy.com/local/evangeline-parish/lus-fiber-to-expand-internet-service-to-ville-platte-church-point-eunice-mamou-basile/)

Kamala Harris’ visit to Sunset rescheduled to Monday

Vice President Kamala Harris has again rescheduled her trip to Acadiana. She’s now set to visit Sunset on Monday, March 21, according to La. Senator Gerald Boudreaux. (https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/kamala-harris-visit-to-sunset-rescheduled-to-monday/)

Kennedy, Cassidy, Higgins support arming Ukraine

Acadiana’s congressional delegation is weighing in on the war in Ukraine. They say the U.S. must do more to help Ukraine protect its people from the Russian assault. (https://www.klfy.com/louisiana/kennedy-cassidy-higgins-support-arming-ukraine/)

Louisiana organization honors ‘Hunger Heroes’

In the last year organizations have stepped-up during disasters to help meet the needs of communities in Acadiana and across the state. (https://www.klfy.com/local/louisiana-organization-honors-hunger-heroes/)

Acadiana Eats JB’s Cruisin Cuisine, Brynn Maia’s, Deano’s Pizza

This week on Acadiana Eats, KLFY News 10’s Gerald Gruenig is featuring some of his favorite seafood dishes across Acadiana. (https://www.klfy.com/acadiana-eats/acadiana-eats-jbs-cruisin-cuisine-brynn-maias-deanos-pizza/)

Eunice Manor getting back towards normal life

An Acadiana nursing home is slowly easing back into normal life and everyday operations after two years of uncertainty. (https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/eunice-manor-getting-back-towards-normal-life/)

A deeper look at drought: How we got to this point, and what it means

Drought leads to drought, and quietly Acadiana has found itself in the middle of a pretty serious drought. (https://www.katc.com/news/a-deeper-look-acadianas-drought-how-we-got-to-this-point-and-what-it-means)

Quiet weather returning to Acadiana after Wednesday’s storms

A much quieter forecast for Acadiana as cool, clear air moves in behind Wednesday’s front. (https://www.katc.com/news/quiet-weather-returning-to-acadiana-after-wednesdays-storms)

“Our Family” Acadiana Symphony Orchestra helping Ukrainian musicians

(https://www.katc.com/news/around-acadiana/our-family-acadiana-symphony-orchestra-helping-ukrainian-musicians)

Fish fry Friday events around town during Lent

(https://www.katc.com/news/around-acadiana/fish-fry-friday-events-around-acadiana-during-lent)

List: Easter egg hunts and events in Acadiana

(https://www.katc.com/news/around-acadiana/list-easter-egg-hunts-and-events-in-acadiana)