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Acadiana News Updates

Up-and-coming tattoo artist dies of suspected fentanyl overdose: 'The Stipple Queen of Lafayette'

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer

Jesse "Boots" Gunnells updated a tattoo on Thursday for his best friend's twin brother. Read more

Lessons learned: Local churches see growth, expect happy Easter returns as COVID seems to recede

By KEN STICKNEY | Staff writer

Despite rigid safety measures imposed during the two-year-long pandemic, the Rev. John Cannon, pastor at Asbury Methodist Church in Lafayette, never forgot the people he serves. Their images stayed fresh in his mind – sometimes with a little help. Read more

Lafayette library board to consider banning movie, leasing space for new library at Monday meeting

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer

Banning a movie, removing librarians from decisions about book banning, revisiting a decision to build a new Northeast regional library and revising bylaws regarding the number of votes needed to make decisions are up for action Monday by the Lafayette Parish Library Board of Control. Read more

 
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Early voting starts Saturday for Louisiana municipal election; what's on the ballot in Acadiana?

Staff report

Early voting begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and runs through April 23 for the April 30 Louisiana municipal general election. There is no early voting on Sunday. Early voting locations close at 6 p.m. Read more

St. Thomas More is the only high school lacrosse team in Acadiana. They also happen to be a contender.

BY EVAN HALE Contributing writer

St. Thomas More's lacrosse team is in exclusive territory. Read more

Fresh off dramatic comeback win over rival, Iota continues search for state title

BY MIKE COPPAGE | Contributing writer

Five years ago, in his first season as Iota's baseball coach, Leonard Cloud led his team to the Class 3A state final where the Bulldogs lost a close game to Berwick. Read more

 
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