tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/community?page=2Community | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Page 2Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2023-06-05T18:18:54-05:00urn:uuid:9500d283-f3e2-41ba-8f97-902daf2265ad2022-10-06T16:48:18-05:002023-06-05T18:18:54-05:00Schlumberger Invests $11.5 Million to Create North Gulf Coast Operations Hub in Lafayette2022-10-06 16:48:17 -0500News DeskSchlumberger's announcement to centralize its North Gulf Coast divisions in Lafayette will create 44 new direct jobs while retaining its existing 1,376 jobs at its Louisiana properties...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:22cdf859-eff1-4aca-a746-89014616e4b72022-10-06T16:08:31-05:002022-11-04T20:30:43-05:00LHS On Lock Down For Second Time This Week - Two Juveniles Arrested On Terrorizing Charges2022-10-06 16:08:30 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Lafayette High School was placed on lock down again this morning after a third Social Media post surfaced threatening violence at the school...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a113fa4-ec95-497f-aa9a-3c39f52a3d722022-08-18T11:17:27-05:002022-11-05T12:54:38-05:00Inflation Reduction Act promises to keep oil royalty income for Louisiana, but also will hike prices2022-08-18 11:17:26 -0500Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorThe so-called Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 approved by the U.S. House on Friday could bring some relief to Louisiana parishes that rely on oil and gas leases to fund coastal restoration work...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d1026307-14fe-4c5f-9c30-19f531edc9012022-08-18T11:09:17-05:002022-11-04T20:56:28-05:00Study ranks New Orleans murder rate increase as worst in the nation2022-08-18 11:09:16 -0500Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorNew Orleans tops the list for the largest increase in homicides among America's 50 largest cities, according to a recent analysis...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b1a6b01b-4da3-43f2-b66d-1da94168e5242022-08-18T10:58:12-05:002022-10-06T16:09:33-05:00Lawmakers raise alarm about taxpayer-funded Amtrak potentially being used for illegal immigrants to cross border2022-08-18 10:58:12 -0500Casey HarperLawmakers point to the surge of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. border. Illegal immigration is expected to rise even further if the Trump-era Title 42 policy allowing federal agents to expel illegal migrants is...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2e6f8204-1043-4956-9bd3-003e28f4ad692022-06-04T13:29:36-05:002022-08-18T11:09:40-05:005 Road Ready Tips to Ride Motorcycles Safely and Comfortably 2022-06-04 13:30:32 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.A warm day on the open road is a dream opportunity for riders, whether it's a longer trip or a quick jaunt through town. To keep your ride safe and comfortable, consider these tips.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:06c46b05-bd3f-443b-9573-9b7a350548642022-06-04T13:21:43-05:002022-08-18T11:17:42-05:00Hurricane Season Is Upon Us And Residents Should Prepare Now2022-06-04 13:21:43 -0500News DeskPrepare now for the 2022 hurricane season. Forecasters are predicting an above-normal hurricane season with up to 21 named storms and as many as 10 hurricanes... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4fac03ee-c5a4-4c04-94db-9fc548c864092022-04-07T09:18:09-05:002022-06-04T13:02:48-05:00Louisiana Senate committee advances measure to bump benefits of retired teachers, state police2022-04-07 09:18:08 -0500By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorRetired teachers and state police could soon see extra income with legislation that cleared the Senate Finance Committee. If approved, the increase would begin on July 1.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64461768-2791-42a0-ae9b-db7ad63e84172022-01-19T16:45:26-06:002022-06-04T13:02:40-05:00LFT Regional Airport Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrating New Terminal Opening2022-01-19 16:51:04 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Visitors and travelers of the new terminal will be impressed by the design, size and amenities offered in the new 120,000 square feet facility and... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:48cf41ec-1f12-4bb2-b9e8-c7fb959c90802022-01-19T13:04:19-06:002022-01-19T16:57:16-06:00Waitr Donates $10,000 To Second Harvest Food Bank2022-01-19 13:04:19 -0600Press ReleaseLafayette-based Waitr presents Second Harvest Food Bank with a $10,000 donation at the Lafayette food bank. The donation comes as part of the delivery app’s recent Holiday Food Drive...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a30becac-cbaa-47af-88d4-ea3e6bdd3a152022-01-17T16:57:37-06:002022-01-26T12:38:39-06:00New Officers Elected by Lafayette Airport Commission to Lead for 20222022-01-17 16:57:37 -0600News DeskWith the opening of the new terminal, the Lafayette Airport Commission has elected John Hebert to serve as the commission’s 2022 chairman. Samuel Pierre was elected vice chairman, and Paul Segura was chosen as secretary-treasurer...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d37d376d-3bac-4d35-ae6e-250a0b6bab972022-01-17T16:29:14-06:002022-04-07T09:08:22-05:00AMBASSADOR CAFFERY CONCRETE REPAIR LANE CLOSURES2022-01-17 16:29:13 -0600Press ReleaseCrews will be making concrete repairs on Ambassador Caffery Parkway between Galbert Road and Eraste Landry Road...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd918d8a-7b3e-402c-acb1-345e5785512f2022-01-11T15:24:24-06:002022-01-17T16:57:55-06:00New program offers $146M in federal funds for struggling Louisiana homeowners2022-01-11 15:24:24 -0600Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorGov. John Bel Edwards announced the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund will provide up to $25,000 per eligible homeowner to help avoid...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fc7680f1-88a2-48c8-b6d3-646310ba0a3d2022-01-06T17:36:21-06:002022-01-11T15:44:59-06:00Suspects Arrested on Armed Robbery and Other Charges2022-01-06 17:36:21 -0600Staff WriterLafayette Police arrested Selena Smith and Juwan Abraham on 2 counts of armed robbery, 2 counts of armed robbery with a gun, prostitution, and aggravated second-degree battery...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cd88aa64-49ba-4826-a17b-816161834ea12022-01-06T16:46:05-06:002022-01-11T15:24:54-06:00Potier to Remain Interim Commander of Lafayette Police Department2022-01-06 16:46:05 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.LCG: A national search to fill the Police Chief position will begin immediately...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>