Features
“Old Spanish Trail” was name applied to highway for promotional purposes
The “Old Spanish Trail” in New Iberia was not part of a colonial-era trail of conquest, or a ...
Features
When New Iberia Freezes Over
Last week Iberia Parish experienced record-breaking freezing temperatures. Icy roads and lack of proper cold-weather attire kept many ...
Columnists
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Finding comfort in a cup of tea
With the boil water advisories from last week’s winter blast being downgraded, we can be thankful for the ...
Features
DO YOU REMEMBER: Gary Drugs remembered fondly from soda fountain era
To pick out just one of the many businesses that have operated from the brick building at the ...
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STREET BEAT: Church Alley donated to city in 1837 with stipulation it remain open for view of St. Peter’s Catholic Church
The history of how certain areas, certain nooks and crannies of downtown New Iberia came to be is ...
Features
COVID restrictions frustrating for some local restaurateurs
As Iberia Parish closes in on a year since its first identified case of COVID-19, the restaurants in ...
Features
Swain Street: A short street with a long history — and a name nearly lost to the ages.
Swain Street in downtown New Iberia is one of the shortest in the city. It runs from West ...
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Duck’s Drive Inn: Real Happy Days for New Iberia
Duck’s Drive Inn, opened on the corner of Parkview Drive and Wayne Street in New Iberia in 1962 ...
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Evan’s Grocery Store was the hub of the neighborhood
If you’ve lived in New Iberia for your whole life, you might remember a little business on Center ...
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STREET BEAT: Duperier Avenue named for family of doctor famous for work during yellow fever epidemic
Duperier Avenue is probably familiar to the average New Iberian, but did you know about the family behind ...