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Youngsville, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Youngsville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How 13 Youngsville-area seniors just earned $20,000 in Rotary scholarships
- Why Southside High in Youngsville went into a sudden shelter-in-place
- Why an AI-generated photo still led to charges at Southside High
Also on today's calendar: Writers Guild of Acadiana.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rotary Club of Youngsville Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Local Students (bylocalnews.com) — Youngsville’s Rotary Club has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 13 high school seniors from schools serving the Youngsville area, including Southside High, Ascension Episcopal, and Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. The awards recognize academics, leadership, and community service, reinforcing Rotary’s year-round focus on youth and local development. 
2. Southside High Shelters In Place After Social Media Post (1079ishot.com) — Southside High School in Youngsville was placed under a shelter-in-place Tuesday after officials responded to a concerning social media photo, bringing extra law enforcement to campus. No injuries have been reported, but parents are asked to stay away while authorities investigate and restrict access. Residents should watch for official updates as this situation develops.
3. Student Charged After AI-Generated Image Prompts Investigation at Southside High School (bylocalnews.com) — Youngsville police charged a Southside High School student with terrorizing after an AI-generated image circulated online that appeared to show the student holding a firearm at school. Officers determined the image was artificial but still pursued charges, underscoring how seriously local authorities treat threatening content involving Youngsville campuses.
4. Broussard Charter Academy officially set to open in 2027 (bylocalnews.com) — Youngsville families should know that Broussard Charter Academy is set to open in August 2027 as a new K–8 charter option in nearby Broussard. It will be run by the same nonprofit and management group that already operates Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy in Youngsville, potentially expanding regional school choices for local students.
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Writers Guild of Acadiana →
6101 Johnston St, Lafayette
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 LHSAA Baseball Tournament-Class B-Finals- →
McMurry Park - Sulphur Parks and Recreation, 300 S Hazel St, Sulphur
11:00 am -
SMSH Senior Baccalaureate
St. Martinville Senior High School Saint Martinville, LA 70582
6:00 pm -
NISH Graduation
Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560 -
2026 LHSAA Baseball Tournament-Div II-S-Finals- →
McMurry Park - Sulphur Parks and Recreation, 300 S Hazel St, Sulphur
11:00 am -
Public Hearing on Budget
Lafayette Parish Lafayette, LA 70508
4:30 pm -
Regular Board Meeting
Lafayette Parish Lafayette, LA 70508
5:30 pm -
Band Spring Concert (all band students participate)
Edgar Martin Middle School Lafayette High School, 3000 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506\
5:30 pm -
Lacrosse EOY Banquet
Southside High School Youngsville, LA 70592
7:00 pm -
Bun Intended - A Standup Comedy Show (Breaux Bridge location) →
Fat Pat's Breaux Bridge, 1600 Rees St, Breaux Bridge
7:00 pm -
DHS Graduation
Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560 -
Spirit Friday: Spirti Shirt with uniform bottoms, CPE joggers or C
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice Maurice, LA 70555
8:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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