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In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly crash west of New Iberia raises fresh safety concerns
  • Could Titan be New Iberia's next favorite 75-pound couch buddy?
  • Why the AG says Blake Miguez still officially lives in New Iberia

Also on today's calendar: Junior Farmer's Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Deadly motorcycle crash near New Iberia reflects Louisiana's high traffic death rate (katc.com) — A deadly motorcycle crash just west of New Iberia is drawing attention to Louisiana's high rate of traffic fatalities, especially on rural highways. Officials say the Opelousas rider died after veering off LA 3212 at a roundabout, and safety planners warn that vulnerable motorcyclists, driver error, and aging roads combine to make crashes like this tragically common in Acadiana.
   

2. Pet of the Week: Meet Titan, a 75-Pound Couch Potato (thedailyiberian.com) — If you're looking to adopt in the New Iberia area, Iberia Parish Animal Control is spotlighting Titan, a 6-year-old, 75-pound "gentle giant" who loves lounging with people and other dogs. For a $35 fee, adopters get Titan plus a goodie bag, free wellness check, and complimentary bath, with convenient afternoon adoption hours Monday through Saturday at the Seaway Access Road shelter.
   

3. Blake Miguez's primary residence is in New Iberia, outside 6th District, AG says • Louisiana Illuminator (lailluminator.com) — New Iberia figures prominently in a new opinion from Louisiana's attorney general, which concludes State Sen. Blake Miguez's official domicile remains in town even as he runs for Congress in the 6th District. The finding, prompted by a New Iberia resident's inquiry, means he keeps his state Senate seat while political rivals continue sparring over where he really lives and votes.
   

4. US Navy Orders 30 MUSV Drone Ships From Three Louisiana Builders in $1.2B Deal (sofx.com) — New Iberia is playing a direct role in a $1.2 billion U.S. Navy deal, with Breaux Brothers Enterprises helping HII build 151-foot unmanned drone ships locally. The work, alongside yards in Houma and Franklin, will support construction of 30 Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels through 2030, potentially bringing sustained industrial jobs and investment to the New Iberia area.
   

5. The fight to free a convicted killer, attorneys claim he's innocent and wrongfully convicted (klfy.com) — A New Iberia man serving life at Angola for a 2005 double murder in Acadia Parish is seeking to overturn his conviction, with Innocence and Justice Louisiana arguing investigators ignored another suspect. After three days of testimony, including emotional statements from a victim's daughter and debate over jailhouse confessions, a judge will decide by year's end whether he gets a new trial, is freed, or remains convicted.
   

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    I've signed up with Adopet and hope to adopt a pet in the near future. I'm hoping to find the right companion through your kind advice and leads and… (Nextdoor City Park)
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    There is road construction on LA-694 reported on Sep 23, 2026. "Utility Work on LA-694 Eastbound from Pumping Plant Rd to LA-82 . Lane Intermittent… (Nextdoor )
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