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FALL 2019 “I VOTED” STICKER UNVEILED

Aug 27, 2019 12:53PM ● By Press Release

The 2019 “I Voted” sticker was proudly unveiled today at a press conference at the Hilliard University Art Museum on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus...

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LA Dept of Insurance Issues Cease and Desist Order to State Farm Over Hurricane Barry Deductibles

Aug 24, 2019 01:53PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

This action prohibits the enforcement of a hurricane deductible for losses occurring prior to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019...

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Waitr Launches All-New App for Android and iOS

Aug 22, 2019 08:09AM ● By Press Release

The new, updated restaurant food delivery app from Waitr is designed to create a more personalized and engaging user experience. (Photo: Business Wire)

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Louisiana Commercial Shark Possession Limit Increase

Aug 16, 2019 04:49PM ● By Press Release

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries increased the daily possession limit for commercially harvested large coastal sharks from 45 to 55 per day...

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Livestock Theft in St. Landry Parish

Aug 09, 2019 02:54PM ● By News Desk

Richard P. Breaux of Cankton, La., has been arrested by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Livestock Brand Commission and charged with 11 counts of theft of livestock.

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GateHouse To buy Gannett for $1.4B - Sale Includes 5 Louisiana Newspapers

Aug 06, 2019 10:54AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

The Gannett sale includes five Louisiana newspapers - The Daily Advertiser, Daily World-Opelousas, The Town Talk-Alexandria, The News Star-Monroe, The Times-Shreveport...

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EQUIFAX To Pay Up To $700M For Massive Data Breach - Are You Eligible For Redress?

Jul 22, 2019 01:54PM ● By News Desk

Equifax settlement reached as the result of 2017 data breach. The settlement includes a Consumer Restitution Fund of up to $425 million, a $175 million payment to the states...

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State Unemployment Rate Drops To 4.3% In Louisiana

Jul 19, 2019 02:57PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana's unemployment rate dropped 4.3% in June according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics. The national unemployment rate is currently 3.7%... today.

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Stuller Family Foundation Donates Nearly $50,000 To Support LPSO Search & Rescue Team

Jul 19, 2019 01:37PM ● By News Desk

The Stuller Family Foundation donated nearly $50,000 to support the efforts of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team on Friday...

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FEMA Awards $2.4M Grant For Coulee Ile des Cannes Flood Control Project

Jul 19, 2019 10:50AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Coulee Ile des Cannes flood control project in Scott to receive $2.4M for improvements to a 2,563 ft section of Coulee Ile des Cannes drainage near Dulles Dr & Fenetre Rd in Lft Parish...

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Sen. Kennedy Questions Facebook Executive on Its Proposed Cryptocurrency (VIDEO)

Jul 16, 2019 06:01PM ● By News Desk

Sen. Kennedy calls "Bullshit" on Facebook's ability to trustfully handle the company's new digital currency Libra...

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Lafayette’s Downtown Code Receives Prestigious Planning Award

Jul 16, 2019 12:19PM ● By Press Release

Lafayette recognized for the development, adoption and implementation of the most exemplary form-based codes in the country at 11th Annual Richard H. Driehaus Form-Based Code Awards...

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Global Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Market Report

Jul 16, 2019 11:10AM ● By Press Release

The global deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 8% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

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Skyline Champion Corp Opens 127,000 sq ft Manufactured Housing Facility In Leesville Louisiana

Jul 16, 2019 10:43AM ● By News Desk

The new plant is expected to create 200+ jobs over the long term, help to meet the growing demand for attainable housing throughout the multi-state region...

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LDH Closes Oyster Harvest Areas 1,2, and Portions of 3

Jul 08, 2019 04:13PM ● By News Desk

This is a precautionary closure due to low salinity levels negatively affecting oyster health...

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