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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Plan your week, Houma: Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center has a stacked August lineup, from LIHEAP Outreach on August 4 to the Krewe of Hercules Fishing Rodeo August 7 to 9, plus Dancing with the Stars mid-month and more.
Make home feel new: From cozy sectionals and power recliners to bedroom sets, kids bunks, mattresses with power bases, rugs, lighting, and patio pieces, Landmark Home Furnishings has the whole-house refresh covered.
Crackin' Cajun cravings: Whether you want a quick drive-thru plate or a sit-down spread of boiled and fried seafood with all the South Louisiana fixings, The Shack keeps it local and lively with award-winning Cajun and Creole flavors.
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The five stories The Bayou readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Lafayette police are working to identify a man whose remains were discovered during the demolition of the former La Quinta Inn on Evangeline Thruway.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
Louisiana is experiencing an economic renaissance, with state leaders announcing that the state has secured $160 billion in new capital investment over the last two and a half years.
Full story at americanpress.com ↗
A Houma couple, Keith Tassin and Tara Gaudet, have built an online following by sharing videos of fishing, frogging, and other activities on the Louisiana coast.
Full story at wafb.com ↗
The 1950s-style restaurant in Lafayette, Louisiana, known for its beignet obsession, is considered the best in the state by locals.
Full story at decorhint.com ↗
Nicholls State University's women's soccer team defeated Louisiana Christian 6-0 at Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex.
Full story at geauxcolonels.com ↗
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