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Also, don't miss Elf the Musical on the New Iberia Patch calendar

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Hi there, New Iberia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will you grab pancakes with Santa in downtown New Iberia?
  • Why are New Iberia’s Daspit school speed camera tickets being refunded?
  • Will Iberia Parish let bars stay open later on weekdays?

Also on today's calendar: BOOK SIGNING: A Very Berry Christmas and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in New Iberiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Iberia families invited to Pancakes & PJs with Santa at Sliman Theatre (thedailyiberian.com) — Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa at Sliman Theatre in downtown New Iberia this Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8–10 a.m. Kids and adults are encouraged to wear pajamas, eat McDonald’s pancakes, take photos with Santa, and enjoy face painting and cookie decorating, but everyone needs a ticket in advance.
   

• New Iberia speed cameras to be removed (katc.com) — Speed cameras near Daspit Elementary School in New Iberia are being removed, and Mayor Freddie DeCourt says fines collected there will be refunded because the street isn’t actually inside city limits. City leaders stress police will still respond to incidents in the area, while parish officials review the issue at a council meeting.
   

• Proposal to extend bar hours gains momentum in Iberia Parish (klfy.com) — A proposed change to Iberia Parish law could let bars in unincorporated areas stay open until 2 a.m. on weekdays, matching nearby communities that now draw late-night crowds. Supporters, including a local nightclub owner and staff, argue this would keep New Iberia–area patrons off the highways and spending money closer to home. Parish council members will debate the ordinance and hear public input on Dec. 17.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Elf the Musical
    Iberia Performing Arts League, 126 Iberia St, New Iberia
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I would like to give a huge THANK YOU
    to Mac's plumbing out of Rayne. The guys did a very good job. Very polite, friendly, and answered all my questions in a language I could relate too… (Nextdoor Acadian Acres)
  • ““The day will come, says the Lord, when I will do for Israel and Judah all the good things I have promised them.
    ” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ (Nextdoor Gisclair Rd)
  • Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in New Iberia. Apply here.
  • FIRST SOLAR INC posted a job opening for Technician- Wastewater/Recycling I - Days/A Crew in New Iberia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Iberia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broussard

  • 32nd annual Noel a Broussard Christmas Parade rolls through downtown Broussard (kadn.com)
  • Lafayette holiday dates under $25 for couples (theadvertiser.com)
  • Vote for The 2025 Daily Advertiser Football Player of the Year (theadvertiser.com)

Youngsville

  • Youngsville rallies for Foodnet drive with vital community aid (klfy.com)
  • Youngsville Shooting Incident on Cage Wagon Drive (bylocalnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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