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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Iberia Parish, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 92 stories have been published about Iberia Parish which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Jeanerette · Jeanerette

JOHN MILLARD PERKINS JR.

John Millard Perkins Jr., 90, a resident of Jeanerette, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Researcher, poet tell story of Louisiana’s first female doctor

A Black woman from New Iberia was the state’s first licensed female doctor. A UL researcher and local poet teamed up to tell her story.See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Oversized loads slow traffic on US 90 between New Iberia and Broussard

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NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — Travelers on US 90 between New Iberia and Broussard sat in significant delays on Tuesday, April 1, because of a convoy carrying oversized equipment. The equipment was being transported from the Port of Iberia…See the Story

Iberia Parish · Iberia Parish

Millage tax renewal ensures future of Iberia Parish Library System

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IBERIA PARISH, LA (KLFY) -- It is official that the Iberia Parish Library System will continue operations with the millage tax renewal passing on the March 29 election. Marjorie Hills, the director of the library said she is, "So grateful to the people of Iberia Parish who went out and voted and who saw the value in keeping this almost 80-year institution here." The finale tally had an 88-vote margin with 4,480 "yes" votes to 4,392 "no" votes. B…See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Iberia Parish libraries to stay open after voters approve funding measure by just 88 votes

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NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — An 88-vote margin has secured the future of libraries in Iberia Parish. Voters approved a renewal millage to fund all parish libraries' operations and maintenance. All seven public libraries in Iberia Parish were at…See the Story

Breast Cancer · New Iberia

New SWLAHEC CEO Ashley Orphe wants to close healthcare gaps

Ashley Orphe lost her mother to breast cancer at a young age. As the new CEO of SWLAHEC, she wants to bridge gaps in the community’s access to care.See the Story

Iberia Parish · Iberia Parish

Missing Iberia Parish 14-year-old boy found

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UPDATE 3/30/25 7:35 p.m.: Officials with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Montae Barthelemy has returned home safely. ORIGINAL STORY: IBERIA PARISH, La. – Sheriff Tommy Romero and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office are requesting assistance from the public in locating Montae Barthelemy, a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing. Officials said Montae was last seen on March 29, around 11 a.m. at his family’s residence in …See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Iberia Parish libraries to stay open after voters approve funding measure by just 88 votes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW IBERIA, La. (KADN) — Voters on Saturday by a very narrow margin saved the Iberia Parish Library System from closure after 80 years.See the Story