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LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS FIRST CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENT

State Treasurer, John Fleming, announces an innovative transition with state government’s plan to accept cryptocurrency as a valid form of payment, allowing the integration of digital currency into Louisiana’s public operations...

Small Plane Crash on Lafayette Golf Course Leaves One Dead

A tragic plane crash occurred Thursday morning in Lafayette, leaving one person dead after his small aircraft went down shortly after takeoff...

How To Avoid Getting Burned By Solar Energy Scams

These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit”...

CarShield’s Ads Challenged by FTC as Deceptive

CarShield’s ads challenged by FTC as deceptive. A $10 million proposed settlement addresses allegations that the company made misleading claims about what the service contracts cover. Read More »

Laurie J. James Selected as Top Master Career Director of the Year

Renowned career coach and résumé writer Laurie J James, to be honored as the International Association of Top Professionals' 2024 Top Master Career... Read More »

Update on Lafayette Police Shooting: Officer Killed by Friendly Fire

Sadly, we have now learned that Officer Jolivette was killed by "friendly fire." This means that the fatal bullet came from one of the Lafayette SWAT Team’s weapons... Read More »

Lafayette Named One of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families by FORTUNE

Lafayette has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024 by Fortune... Read More »

Democratic 2024 Presidential Party Complete

Kamala Harris Names Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as 2024 VP Running Mate... Read More »

Kennedy in the American Press: Biden-Harris administration’s anti-energy policies terrible for Louisiana

“Apparently, President Biden and Vice President Harris would rather see LNG exported from the Kremlin than Louisiana.” Read More »

Two UL Lafayette students chosen for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program

Tafari Beard and Christian Steward have been selected to represent the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as Reginald F. Lewis Scholars. Read More »

LDWF Accepting Applications for Deer and Waterfowl Lottery Hunts on WMAs

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the 2024-2025 hunting season.. Read More »

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Houseboats)

LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Investigates Fatal Boating Accident

LDWF is investigating a fatal boating accident in St. Mary Parish earlier this week that took the life of Jimmy Ruff Sr., 62, from Bayou Lourse... Read More »

Lafayette Police Officer Killed - Three Others Wounded Thursday Afternoon

Officer-Involved Shooting - Four LFT Police Officers (SWAT TEAM) were injured earlier today. Two officers were shot, and two were hit by bullet fragments. Three are in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries, but sadly, one officer was killed in the line of duty.... Read More »

Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations

Dozens of Big Lots stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in an SEC filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year... Read More »

Secret Service Director Resigns Following Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump

The Director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, announced her resignation on Tuesday in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump... Read More »

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