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This time last year, we at KRVS felt pretty worried at all the talk from Washington about defunding public radio. We were kind of like the ferns you see on the oak trees around Lafayette – pale and shrunken with nervousness, clinging to those branches like the life of this station depended on it.When listeners like you got the word about this, you made it rain. Every amount you sent in added up.So, like those ferns after a downpour, we leapt back to lush, green life. We don’t call ‘em “resurrection ferns” for nothing. That’s one reason this year’s beautiful KRVS T-shirt, mug and cap features that bright, verdant symbol of hope and renewal in a gorgeous design by Connor Broussard. Whenever a dry spell threatens to wither our spirits, your support revives us.

Join KRVS for live carriage of the 2026 State of the Parish Address on Tuesday, March 31 at 12 p.m. Central. Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet will provide an update on her administration’s progress, and will outline key priorities for the year ahead.The audio from the Cajundome Convention Center will be available at 88.7 FM and KRVS HD 1 in Southwest Louisiana, and on KRVS.org and the mobile app everywhere else.

Bien merci to everyone who’s reserved places at our holiday soiree – we’re happy to say that Park Bistro is at capacity the night of Thursday, December 11.There’s still a way for you to help KRVS. Our silent auction is live NOW. We’re offering an array of items and experiences just in time for holiday gifting. Here’s where you can find out more and place your bid. Proceeds benefit radio that sounds like home!

How the end of CPB funding and support will make it necessary for KRVS to find other revenues to keep on the air.

Here’s where we are: Congress has voted to end Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants that have supplied one-third of KRVS’ annual revenue. Since the White House executive order in May that urged the withdrawal of already allocated federal funding for public radio and TV, we’ve kept you current with developments.

Without federal grant money, we're not able to offer the variety of music, heritage language and information programs that enrich your life.

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