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Buc-ee’s possibly coming to Lafayette, according to Lafayette Economic Development Authority

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June 11, 2024

Buc-ee’s possibly coming to Lafayette, according to Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Buc-ee’s, a travelers destination for Beaver Nuggets, gas and merchandise, is possibly coming to Lafayette, according to Lafayette Economic Development Authority.

One of the proposed locations for the Lafayette Buc-ee’s is near Interstate 10 close to Louisiana Avenue, according to documents.

“LEDA can confirm that we are working to bring Buc-ee’s to Lafayette Parish,” CEO Mandi Mitchell said in a news release. “While progress is being made, the deal is not yet finalized, as there are several critical aspects of site due diligence still in progress. We are excited for Lafayette and the potential to bring additional retail sales and jobs to our community.”

Since opening its first store in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s locations include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Colorado and now Louisiana.

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Buc-ee’s first Louisiana store is close to breaking ground in Ruston after the city, state and Federal Highway Commission signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to the design concept of Interstate 20 interchange and service road that will accommodate the project.

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Special Olympics Mississippi moves state games to Louisiana, holds swimming events in-state

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May 7, 2026

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Special Olympics Mississippi moves state games to Louisiana, holds swimming events in-state

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Special Olympics Mississippi will hold its State Summer Games May 22–24 at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, with swimming competitions continuing to take place in Mississippi.

Officials with the Special Olympics said the games were moved from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi to Louisiana because of security concerns.

“When they canceled the state games this year, it made it a little bit rough on some of the athletes, but they continued to train,” Sharon Patterson, Director for Area 3, said.

The swimming competitions will take place in Mississippi because Louisiana does not include swimming in its events. Two swimming events are scheduled for May 9, one in Tupelo and another at the Natatorium in Biloxi.

A torch run began in North Mississippi on Monday and will arrive in Bay St. Louis on Thursday.

“It’s a run, walk, or roll because we have wheelchairs in there as well,” Patterson said.

On Friday, the torch run will move through Pass Christian and travel along Highway 90, with law enforcement officers from each city carrying the torch through their jurisdictions.

The run will conclude at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, where the Biloxi Shuckers are sponsoring a celebration featuring the lighting of the cauldron. A special athlete will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner,” lead the pledge and recite the oath.

Special Olympics Mississippi includes nearly 20 areas across the state. Each area holds games to qualify athletes for the state games.

The organization will also send 126 athletes to the USA Games in Minnesota in June. The national competition occurs every four years.

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Louisiana proposal looks to avoid critter clashes over rescued wildlife

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May 7, 2026

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Louisiana proposal looks to avoid critter clashes over rescued wildlife

Wildlife agents might soon have official legal rules to follow when seizing wild animals raised as pets or rescued injured animals that are against Louisiana law to keep. The goal would be to release more of them back into the wild and, when it’s been a last resort, put fewer to death.

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Supreme Court denies motion on Louisiana congressional map ruling

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May 6, 2026

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Supreme Court denies motion on Louisiana congressional map ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAFB) – The U.S. Supreme Court denied a motion to recall its decision on Louisiana’s congressional map, making its ruling final.

The high court is sticking to its decision from last week to throw out the state’s current voting map. The ruling struck down a map that featured two majority-Black districts.

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Gov. Jeff Landry canceled the congressional race due to the court’s decision, despite mail-in ballots and early voting. Several lawsuits have been filed to reverse the governor’s executive order. As of May 5, more than 128,000 votes have been cast early, according to the Secretary of State’s office.