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Mayor-President-Elect Josh Guillory Names Beth Guidry as CAO

Dec 03, 2019 03:35PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Parish Mayor-President-Elect Josh Guillory names economic development executive Elizabeth “Beth” Guidry as Chief Administrative Officer for Lafayette Consolidated Government...

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Acadiana News Briefs - Thursday November 21, 2019

Nov 21, 2019 08:44AM ● By News Desk

Trending stories in and around Acadiana...

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Doré To Chair Lafayette Mayor-President-Elect Josh Guillory's Transition Team

Nov 21, 2019 07:45AM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Mayor-President-Elect Josh Guillory has announced his initial details on the new administration’s transition into office, including his Transition Chairman, approach and timeline.

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CDC Lists Louisiana Among States With Highest Number of Reported Flu Cases

Nov 20, 2019 01:51PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana and California rank highest in reported Flu cases...

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Louisiana State Government Targeted in Cyberattack, Officials Say

Nov 20, 2019 12:29PM ● By News Desk

A cyberattack caused Louisiana government websites and email systems to shut down Monday, state officials said...

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Lafayette Parish & Multi-Parish Election Results

Nov 16, 2019 10:21PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Parish voters turned out in high numbers today for the runoff election. The following candidates have won...

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ICE - New Orleans Seizes $8 Million in Counterfeit Goods During Pre-Holiday Operation

Nov 14, 2019 05:16PM ● By News Desk

33,000+ counterfeit items seized-including cosmetics, perfume, pharmaceuticals, cell phones, accessories, DVDs, music CDs, sports memorabilia, clothing, shoes, sunglasses, handbags, wallets

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LCG Offers Recycling Tips in Celebration of America Recycles Day, November 15

Nov 14, 2019 12:06PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) invites citizens to ‘geaux green’ for America Recycles Day. Held each year on November 15th...

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Carencro Heights Elementary School Closed Friday Due To Flu Outbreak

Nov 07, 2019 05:29PM ● By News Desk

Baring and unforeseen change, Carencro Heights Elementary School will be open and resume its normal schedule Monday, November 11, 2019.

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LDWF Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet Positions

Nov 05, 2019 04:24PM ● By News Desk

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Law Enforcement Division will begin training up to 24 cadets in March of 2020 to bolster the ranks of agents in the field...

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Famed Louisiana Novelist Dies At 86

Nov 05, 2019 04:04PM ● By News Desk

Dr. Ernest J. Gaines, a Louisiana native whose literary works included "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman," and "A Lesson Before Dying," has passed away at 86...

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Louisiana Students Score Below National Average On Standardized Tests, Though Improving In Some Areas

Oct 31, 2019 01:11PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana students tied for 47th in fourth-grade math on the National Assessment of Educational Progress -- Louisiana eighth-graders were 42nd in math...

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Arrest Made In Pinhook Shooting, Victim Remains In Critical Condition

Oct 31, 2019 12:27PM ● By News Desk

21-year-old Dempsey Jones Jr. of Carencro, arrested and charged with one count of Attempted 2nd Degree murder in W. Pinhook shooting...

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Cajun Navy 2016 Changes Name

Oct 26, 2019 05:34PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Cajun Navy 2016, one of the most decorated and transparent independent search and rescue organizations in the U.S. has decided to change its name to Pinnacle Search and Rescue...

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Woman and Toddler Killed in St. Landry Parish Crash

Oct 25, 2019 03:06PM ● By News Desk

Troopers were able to determine that Michael Shane Guidry’s actions leading up to the crash were negligent...

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