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Fish fry marks over 30 years of service for this parish community in north Lafayette

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
On the first Friday of Lent, the men and women of the Knights of Peter Claver Council 166 were up to their elbows in fried fish and seafood jambalaya ... .
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Acadia Parish officials investigate body found in bayou near Highway 13

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
An investigation is underway after two fisherman found a body in a Acadia Parish bayou near Highway 13 ... .
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Lafayette man killed, others injured at industrial plant in Assumption Parish

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
Officials of Assumption Parish have confirmed the death of Keith Foreman in an industrial accident. The accident also causes injuries to two others ... .
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Wildfire in Livingston Parish burned over 200 acres, fire officials say

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
A wildfire burned over an estimated 200 acres Sunday night in a wooded area of Livingston Parish ... .
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Authorities confirm gender and age range of body found in Acadia Parish bayou

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
An autopsy has been performed on a body found in Bayou Queue De Tortue near Highway 13 in Acadia Parish ... .
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Wildfire in Livingston Parish flares up again, grows in size Monday afternoon

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
The wildfire that burned over 200 acres Sunday night flared up again Monday afternoon and is getting bigger, according to fire officials ... .
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Caddo Parish issues burn ban as severe drought raises wildfire risk

Shreveport Times 23 Feb 2026
AI data centers suck energy, water ... A burn ban is now in effect in Caddo Parish, with officials prohibiting all outdoor burning until further notice ...
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Critical fire conditions prompts burn ban in two Acadiana parishes. Here’s what you need to know.

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
Vermillion and St. Landry parishes in Acadiana are under a burn ban due to critical fire weather conditions, issued by the National Weather Service ... .
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Critical fire conditions prompt burn ban in two Acadiana parishes. Here’s what you need to know.

The Advocate 23 Feb 2026
Vermillion and St. Landry parishes in Acadiana are under a burn ban due to critical fire weather conditions, issued by the National Weather Service ... .
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Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet sets State of the Parish address

Daily Advertiser 23 Feb 2026
Boulet will deliver her annual State of the Parish Address next month ... The 2026 State of the Parish will offer attendees the opportunity to network over lunch before hearing Boulet’s vision for Lafayette Parish.
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2/23: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

American Press 23 Feb 2026
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests.. Jordan Scott Bushnell, 41, 111 W. Sixth St., Iowa, La. — operating while intoxicated, fourth offense; driver must be licensed; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles ... .
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Caddo Parish restaurant inspections: See which establishments had critical health violations

Shreveport Times 23 Feb 2026
Seven restaurants in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, had two or more critical health violations during the week of Jan ... The top seven addresses with the most critical violations in Caddo Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the findings.
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Roadrunners lock down Bossier Parish; Lady Runners fall

The Lufkin News 22 Feb 2026
The last time the Angelina College Roadrunners were at home, they needed a near miracle to pull out a wild last-second win over the Navarro Bulldogs. On Saturday night, they took the drama out of the game well before the ....
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