🌱 How a New Iberia native became one of FCS football’s top tacklers

What's up New Iberia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a New Iberia native became one of FCS football’s top tacklers
• Why did FBI agents target a New Iberia man in terror probe?

Also on today's calendar: Cacao and New Moon Intention Circle.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FOOTBALL: Proctor, Reno, Hayes represent SLU on FCS Football Central All-America Team (an17.com) — A New Iberia native is turning heads on the national stage, as Southeastern Louisiana linebacker KK Reno earned FCS Football Central All-America honors after racking up 126 tackles this season. Reno, along with standout teammates Kaleb Proctor and Brandon Hayes, helped power SLU’s defense into the FCS elite and continues to build pride for his hometown.
   

• Person in Louisiana arrested after FBI foils suspected New Year's Eve bombing plot (wwltv.com) — Federal agents arrested a suspect in New Iberia who is accused of planning a separate violent attack and belonging to the same radical group tied to a foiled New Year’s Eve bombing plot in Los Angeles. Authorities say the New Iberia man threatened agents during a search, and he’s now in custody under a sealed federal complaint, with details still emerging.
   

📸 Around New Iberia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Iberia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Alyse Young: Sushi Mizu 6-9pm New Iberia
  Sushi Mizu, 722 E Admiral Doyle Dr, New Iberia
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Cacao and New Moon Intention Circle
  Sacred Bloom , 810 Center St , New Iberia
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Teche Area Farmers Market
  Bouligny Plaza , 128 W Main St , New Iberia
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Band Christmas Concert - Cafeteria
  Southside High School Youngsville, LA 70592
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• SM Instructor Lead Yoga at Your Library
  St Martin Parish Library , 201 Porter St , St Martinville
  10:00 am
• Alyse Young: El Paso Youngsville 6-9pm
  El Paso Mexican Grill , 200 Brookdale Blvd , Youngsville
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Candle Light Soundbath
  Sacred Bloom , 810 Center St , New Iberia
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Super Saturday Downtown Shopping
  Bird on the Bayou , 120 E Main St , New Iberia
  10:00 am
• La Table Chantante French and Creole Sing Along
  Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site , 1200 N Main St , St Martinville
  2:00 pm
• Sugar Jam ft Pink Trailer Band
  220 Prescott Blvd , Youngsville
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Aftercare Program
  1511 Church St , Jeanerette
  9:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve
  Youngsville Sports Complex , 801 Savoy Rd , Youngsville

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• “You, too, must be patient.
  Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.” ‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ (Nextdoor Gisclair Rd)

• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in New Iberia. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in New Iberia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Iberia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broussard

• Broussard Police officers took nine lucky kids on a Christmas shopping spree (katc.com)

Youngsville

• The Motley Fool: The Vanguard Growth ETF (spokesman.com)
• Machine Specialty & Manufacturing Announces Available Capacity For Nondestructive Testing Services (barchart.com)

Lafayette

Ok New Iberia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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