Louisiana
What Is the Crawfish Crawl?
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) – Once upon a time, south Louisiana looked forward to the Running of the Ducks. Times change and, now, the non-profit is replacing them with crawfish to help kids develop into the best people they can be.
For more than 50 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana has had one mission:
To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The charter is headquartered in Lafayette but currently oversees 8 clubs:
- 2 in Lafayette
- 1 in Lake Charles, with 2 more in the works
- 2 in New Iberia
- 1 in Abbeville
- 1 in Opelousas
- 1 in Natchitoches
- 1 in the work in Crowley
The general public knows the name Boys and Girls Club and that they do good work, but it’s difficult to wrap your brain around the impact they have on students and how they achieve such success.
The clubs are open when children agest 6 to 18 are most at risk: after school and all day in the summer.
Broadly, they do the following:
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Provide a safe, impactful and high quality experience for kids in our footprint and beyond.
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Focus on 3 main areas
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Academic Success
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Healthy Lifestyles and Habits
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Good Character & Leadership
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Each club has a full-time director and part-time staff, based on set ratios.
They encourage community support, both financial and in-kind, for the clubs, and they work to fundraise to sustain them.
The Great Acadiana Running of the Ducks served them well for many years, but they have created a new raffle fundraiser that offers a plethora of ways to get tickets.
crawfish crawl 2024
The Inaugural Crawfish Crawl is underway. Instead of purchasing a duck, you purchase a crawfish (or several) for your chance to win a great prize, including a car! Check out the impressive list:
1st Place: 2024 Nissan Sentra Donated by Giles Gives Back
2nd Place: $1,500 Donated by Bradley Beck State Farm
3rd Place: Natchitoches Christmas Festival Experience (Includes 4 Wristbands, 2 Festival T-Shirts, and Free Night at the Holiday Inn)
4th Place: Year-Long Supply of Meals Donated by SONIC
5th Place: Parish Brewing Package Donated by Parish Brewing
6th Place: Louisiana Gift Basket Donated by Louisiana Hot Stuff
7th Place: Ring Cleaner and Holder Donated by EMBARK Jewelers
The tickets are $5 each, 6 for $25, or 25 for $100. They are available through several outlets:
- Online at bgcacadiana.com.
- By texting BGCA to 50155.
- At any Gulf Coast Bank or Evangeline Bank location.
- Visit crawfish restaurants in south Louisiana and look for the QR code.
The deadline to purchase your tickets is March 22, so get to Crawfish Crawling to help children succeed.
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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Feb. 23, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Feb. 23 drawing
05-11-23-29-47, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 23 drawing
3-3-7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 23 drawing
6-2-4-2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Feb. 23 drawing
4-1-4-8-8
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Prolific Louisiana singer-songwriter Marc Broussard released a double single on Friday from his upcoming “Chance Worth Taking” album, due out April 17.
The first song, “No More,” is described as “a sweeping cinematic blues ballad framing Broussard’s yearning vocal with stately strings and (Joe) Bonamassa’s soaring guitar,” according to a news release. “‘Fever’ delivers a slinky, modern roadhouse groove, driven by funky rhythm guitars, punchy horns, (Josh) Smith’s stinging leads, and an insistent beat.”
The new album, Broussard’s first all-original blues soul project, unites the Carencro native with producer Bonamassa, along with Smith and Calvin Turner. It’s a 14-track collection featuring guitar solos on 10 tracks, including three songs co-written with Broussard.
“The songwriting felt like a fever dream of creativity and inspiration. Joe and his band are among the best musicians in the world, and everything came together seamlessly,” Broussard said. “It was an incredible week with an amazing group of people.”
Broussard’s next Louisiana appearance will be May 1 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Louisiana
Wildfire near Gum Swamp Road in Livingston Parish now under control; more than 200 acres burned
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) – A wildfire burning near Gum Swamp Road in Livingston Parish is now under control after scorching more than 200 acres, according to local fire officials.
Livingston Parish Fire Protection District #7 said firefighters, along with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, worked to contain the blaze. Officials confirmed the fire is officially under control as of the latest update.
Earlier, fire officials shared video from the scene showing heavy flames and thick smoke spreading across a wooded area, prompting warnings for residents to stay away from Gum Swamp Road while crews worked the fire.
Fire officials estimate the wildfire burned more than 200 acres. No injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.
Officials also thanked community members who offered assistance during the response effort.
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