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Social Media · New Iberia

Fight Involving 2x4 Board and Possible Knife Caught on Video in New Iberia Neighborhood

A disturbing fight caught on video in a New Iberia neighborhood is making rounds on social media after a confrontation between two women turned violent. Continue reading…See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Researcher, poet tell story of Louisiana’s first female doctor

A Black woman from New Iberia was the state’s first licensed female doctor. A UL researcher and local poet teamed up to tell her story.See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Iberia Parish libraries to stay open after voters approve funding measure by just 88 votes

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NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — An 88-vote margin has secured the future of libraries in Iberia Parish. Voters approved a renewal millage to fund all parish libraries' operations and maintenance. All seven public libraries in Iberia Parish were at…See the Story

Breast Cancer · New Iberia

New SWLAHEC CEO Ashley Orphe wants to close healthcare gaps

Ashley Orphe lost her mother to breast cancer at a young age. As the new CEO of SWLAHEC, she wants to bridge gaps in the community’s access to care.See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Iberia Parish libraries to stay open after voters approve funding measure by just 88 votes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW IBERIA, La. (KADN) — Voters on Saturday by a very narrow margin saved the Iberia Parish Library System from closure after 80 years.See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Oversized load convoy to impact US 90 between New Iberia and Broussard

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Berard Transportation advises motorists of an upcoming oversized load transport that will affect travel along US Highway 90 between New Iberia and Broussard. On Tuesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 3, a convoy will move three loads of industrial equipmenteach reaching up to 22 feet in heightfrom the Port of Iberia to Broussard. The transports will begin at 8:00 a.m. and are expected to take three to four hours to complete the 16-mile route. Acc…See the Story

Property · New Iberia

Daycare investigated after toddlers walk off property unsupervised

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Gingerbread House 2 in New Iberia is under investigation after toddlers in its care exited the property unsupervised, according to daycare officials. The incident happened last Tuesday, when a small group of toddlers, managed to walk off the daycares grounds.Nathaniel Moore, the owner of Gingerbread House 2, confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that during an outdoor picnic, several staff members were attending to children who were …See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

New Iberia Teen Court teaches teens the justice system

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NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) --- A mock trial by the New Iberia Teen Court was held in the New Iberia City Hall Courtroom on Tuesday night to display a real courtroom scenario to kids and show them what can happen in the justice system. Tyra Mcwhorter is the director of teen court. She said it is "basically a sentencing court, and the beauty of it is justice for teens by teens." Teen Court was started by the Garon Paul Atkinson Lewis Foundation to hel…See the Story