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Evangeline Parish: Residents received $151.66 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.8% of income in Evangeline Parish, providing an average of $4,742 per capita to residents.

By North Acadiana News | Apr 13, 2025

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Iberia Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 9.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.5% of income in Iberia Parish, providing an average of $4,296 per capita to residents.

By North Acadiana News | Apr 2, 2025

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Evangeline Parish: Income Maintenance made up 5.8% of total income in 2022

By North Acadiana News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5.8% of income in Evangeline Parish, providing an average of $2,315 per capita to residents.

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Iberia Parish: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.9% of income in 2022

By North Acadiana News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.9% of income in Iberia Parish, providing an average of $2,231 per capita to residents.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Evangeline Parish in 2021

By North Acadiana News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Evangeline Parish received $11.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Iberia Parish in 2021

By North Acadiana News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Iberia Parish received $3.1 million more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with St. Landry Parish rise or fall in 2021?

By North Acadiana News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in St. Landry Parish received $5.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Iberia County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Acadiana News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Iberia County received $5,347,318 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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2,264 Evangeline County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By North Acadiana News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Evangeline County received $6,877,302 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Acadia County receive in 2021?

By North Acadiana News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Acadia County received $16,744,335 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to St. Martin County farmers in 2021 reached $4,889,488

By North Acadiana News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in St. Martin County received $4,889,488 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in St. Landry County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Acadiana News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in St. Landry County received $10,418,739 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Opelousas Little Theatre Presents “The Importance of Being Earnest”

By North Acadiana News Reports | Mar 21, 2023

Come watch Opelousas Little Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest!

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Downtown Maker’s Market

By North Acadiana News Reports | Mar 21, 2023

The Opelousas Downtown Makers Market has set forth to create a space and experience where visitors of all ages can see, taste, smell, and hear the best of what the area has to offer, in one location.

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Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Parade

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Toby’s Lounge & Reception Center Presents Dylan Aucoin

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Toby’s Lounge & Reception Center Presents Dylan Aucoin

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10 Creative Ways to Boost Your Holiday Marketing in St. Landry

By Press releases submission | Dec 10, 2022

The holidays are a critical time for businesses, especially small businesses.

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Opelousas Christmas Festival

By Press releases submission | Dec 10, 2022

House of Deville Spa is hosting the first inaugural Christmas Festival in Opelousas. T

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Analysis: How many Evangeline Parish County residents used housing-choice vouchers in 2021?

By North Acadiana News | Oct 3, 2022

There were 769 people who used housing choice vouchers in Evangeline Parish County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Are minorities over-represented in public housing in Evangeline Parish County in 2021?

By North Acadiana News | Oct 2, 2022

In Evangeline Parish County public housing 79% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.