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Breaux Named Permanent Director of Development and Planning

Feb 18, 2019 04:27PM ● By Press Release

Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux has named Danielle Breaux as permanent Director of LCG’s Development and Planning Department...

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Former St. Martinville Deputy Chief Sentenced to Nine Years

Feb 15, 2019 12:55PM ● By Press Release

Western District of Louisiana, sentenced Codi Dodge, the former Deputy Chief of Investigations for the St. Martinville Police Department to nine years in prison on four felony counts...

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Downtown Alive - Spring 2019 Schedule!

Feb 12, 2019 01:47PM ● By Press Release

DTA! features performances representing a variety of genres: Rock, Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Soul, and more. DTA! has once again partnered with the staff of Festival International for the 35th anniversary...

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Joaquin “EL CHAPO’ Guzman, Sinaloa Cartel Leader Convicted By U.S. Jury

Feb 12, 2019 01:21PM ● By Press Release

Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera, known by various aliases, including “El Chapo” and “El Rapido,” was convicted today by a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York of being a principal operator of a continuing criminal enterprise...

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Rip Van Winkle Gardens Orange Island Coffee Now Available

Feb 06, 2019 10:09AM ● By Press Release

Mike Richard, Jr., owner of Jefferson Island Rip Van Winkle Gardens, has created a coffee especially for Jefferson Island, named Orange Island Coffee...

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Tulane Launches Nations First MBA/Sustainable Real Estate Development Degree Program

Feb 06, 2019 09:51AM ● By Staff Writer

The MBA/MSRED will offer students an unrivaled preparation with a broad foundation in business disciplines as well as specialized knowledge from the country’s only master’s degree program in Sustainable Real Estate Development...

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UL Lafayette Ranked Top 200 In The World For Eco-Friendliness

Feb 05, 2019 03:26PM ● By Press Release

UL Lafayette is 195th on the 2018 University of Indonesia’s GreenMetric Rankings released recently. UL Lafayette is No. 25 in the United States...

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“Zombie Raccoons” On The Rise In Lafayette Parish

Feb 05, 2019 10:01AM ● By Press Release

Increased numbers of "Zombie Raccoons" reported about raccoons infected with canine distemper from Lafayette to the Florida Parishes - The distemper virus infects raccoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks, and unvaccinated dogs.

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ICE Most Wanted Captured In Church Point - Pleads Guilty

Jan 30, 2019 03:26PM ● By Staff Writer

Jose Melchor-Martinez, 49, of Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Carol B. Whitehurst to one count of illegal re-entry of a removed alien...

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Lafayette Student Protect App Launched By LPSO and LPSS

Jan 24, 2019 04:22PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

The "Lafayette Student Protect" App is now available for students and their parents--stay updated on all important information, alerts, and reminders pertaining to school safety...

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Lafayette Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Jan 24, 2019 01:28PM ● By Staff Writer

It is believed that Burch may be engaging in inappropriate behavior with juveniles in or around Lafayette during various church functions, youth groups or within various jobs he’s worked...

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Victim In Early Morning Crash Identified As Ragin' Cajuns Volunteer Softball Coach

Jan 24, 2019 12:16PM ● By Staff Writer

One of the two victims in this morning's deadly five-vehicle crash on I-10 has been identified as Geri Ann Glasco, daughter of Louisiana head softball coach Gerry Glasco and his wife Vickie.

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Bye Bye Birdie!!!

Jan 23, 2019 12:49PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye -- To the trash on the street corners of Lafayette!!!

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LFT Regional Airport Passenger Count Up Nearly Ten Percent

Jan 17, 2019 04:19PM ● By Press Release

Lafayette Regional Airport passenger counts for 2018 dramatically exceeded numbers from the previous year. Acadiana’s major hub saw 451,543 passengers travel through the Lafayette airport...

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Entergy Ordered To Refund $58 mil To LA Customers

Jan 17, 2019 01:14PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Entergy Louisiana customers to receive refunds on their electric bills in January, February, and March 2019 as a result of a ruling by the Louisiana Public Service Commission...

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