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Imprisoned Lafayette Attorney Daniel James Stanford Disbarred

Jun 24, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

Stanford was found guilty in 2014 for his part in an elaborate scheme to sell synthetic drugs via Lafayette-based stores including Curious Goods LLC. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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Louisiana: Operation Broken Heart Produces 63 Arrests for Child Exploitation

Jun 24, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

Initiative to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those who produce, distribute, receive child pornography; entice children for sexual purposes; engage in sex trafficking of children; sexually abuse children...

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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Lafayette City-Parish Council in Charter Boundary Lawsuit

Jun 21, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

Third Circuit Court of Appeal ruled (2-1) in favor of the Lafayette City-Parish Council in a lawsuit that brought in question an Ordinance correcting inadvertent errors in district boundary lines...

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LPSS Interim Superintendent Appoints New Administrators

Jun 19, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

LPSS Interim Superintendent Irma Trosclair appoints new principals - Dr. Jon Downs-J. Wallace James Elem., Mrs. Katherine Rayburn-Paul Breaux Middle, and Mr. Eric Luquette-L.J. Alleman

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Fort Martin Opens at Indian Creek Recreation Area

Jun 19, 2019 ● By Press Release

Indian Creek, which is located 15 miles south of RoyOMartin’s corporate headquarters in Alexandria, is a popular destination for fishing, hiking, biking, and camping...

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Pizza Inn Express Opens First Louisiana Location in Lafayette

Jun 19, 2019 ● By Press Release

Lafayette’s new PIE location opened at 106 W. Pont Des Mouton Road in the new Exxon On the Run, alongside a Billy’s Boudin...

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Arrest Made in Off-Duty Officer Shooting

Jun 19, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force arrested 21-year-old Romeion Glaude of Lafayette in a drive-by shooting case of an off-duty Duson police officer...

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Chef Nathan Richard Crowned 2019 King of Louisiana Seafood

Jun 19, 2019 ● By Press Release

Chef Richard will now represent LA in the 16th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans to defend the title currently held by Chef Ryan Trahan - Blue Dog Café in Lafayette.

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Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking 3 Women In Multiple States Including Louisiana

Jun 15, 2019 ● By Press Release

Houston man pleads guilty to conspiring to sex traffic three adult women by means of force and violence in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina...

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SEC Announces Football Post-Season Bowl Lineup Through 2025

Jun 11, 2019 ● By Press Release

The SEC has announced agreements with 10 football post-season bowls, which includes the addition of the Las Vegas Bowl and the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, beginning with the 2020 post-season.

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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Hosts 20 States' Second-In-Command For Republican Lieutenant Governors Assoc Conference

Jun 11, 2019 ● By Press Release

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser (center) gives Republican Lieutenant Governors Association members white shrimp boots during conference in New Orleans...

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New Principal Set To Lead Lafayette High School

Jun 07, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

LPSS Interim Superintendent Irma Trosclair has appointed Dr. Rachel Brown as the new principal of Lafayette High School...

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Heavy Rain Stalls Morning Traffic In Acadiana

Jun 06, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

Heavy rain early Thursday morning have caused street flooding, road closures, and frustration for drivers and property owners throughout Lafayette and the Acadiana Parishes...

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Abigail Falgout Named LEF Executive Director

May 28, 2019 ● By Press Release

Lafayette Education Foundation (LEF) has named Abigail Broussard Falgout as the new Executive Director of the nonprofit devoted to achieving excellence in education in Lafayette Parish...

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LFT Tactical Narcotics Team Busts Jefferson Street Narcotics Operation - Five Arrested

May 23, 2019 ● By Staff Writer

After several undercover buys were conducted the Narcotics Team arrested five individuals for distributing illegal narcotics near Jefferson Street and Evangeline Thrwy in Lafayette...

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