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Aguillard Resigns As Lafayette Police Chief

Jan 06, 2020 05:47PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard resigns as Mayor-President Josh Guillory is sworn into office. Lt. Scott Morgan, will serve as interim chief...

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Louisiana Auditor Reviews State Tax Incentives, Questions Contract Enforcement

Jan 03, 2020 08:45AM ● By News Desk

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the state’s economic development department isn’t doing enough to monitor its agreements with private contractors...

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Lafayette Plane Crash: Overview And Photo Montage

Jan 02, 2020 02:54PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

After reaching an altitude of nearly 1000 feet, the plane suddenly veered off course and quickly began to descend. Within 45 seconds of departure, the plane crashed...

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Doctor Gives Medical Condition Update On Plane Crash Survivor

Dec 30, 2019 02:07PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Berzas underwent a two-hour surgery this morning for burns that cover nearly 75 of his body. Upon his arrival at the hospital, Berzas was also treated for a shoulder dislocation and lacerations to his head...

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UPDATE: Energy Center Post Office To Reopen Friday (Jan. 3, 2020)

Dec 30, 2019 09:13AM ● By News Desk

Mail service continues: Customers and P.O. Box Customers may pick up their mail and conduct retail transactions at the Bertrand Post Office, 1830 Bertrand Dr., Lafayette, LA...

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State Regulators Approve Riverboat Casino's Request To Move Inland

Dec 26, 2019 04:48PM ● By Staff Writer

Isle of Capri owners plan to invest more than $100 million in a new 110,000 sq ft facility in Lake Charles.

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Louisiana Governor and State Treasurer at Odds Over Spending Unclaimed Money

Dec 26, 2019 01:04PM ● By Staff Writer

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and State Treasurer John Schroder are in a dispute over whether state government can spend money that belongs to people who haven’t claimed it yet...

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Nature Based Education Center & Sculpture Park Expanding In St Martin Parish

Dec 20, 2019 05:30PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Atelier de la Nature, Acadiana's nature-based education & sculpture park is expanding. The organization acquired an additional 16 acres of land adjacent to its current location...

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Guillory Names Conway Director Of Community Development

Dec 19, 2019 03:26PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Two-time Olympic medalist Hollis Conway to join Mayor-President-Elect Josh Guillory's Administration as Director of the Community Development Department for LCG...

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Louisiana: Former Navy Petty Officer Sentenced To 8 Years On Child Pornography Charges

Dec 19, 2019 11:37AM ● By News Desk

To report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity to Tip Line -866-DHS-2-ICE. OR National Center for Missing & Exploited Children its toll-free 24-hour hotline 1-800-THE-LOST

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Our Lady Of Lourdes Opens State Of The Art Emergency Center In Scott

Dec 18, 2019 05:31PM ● By Staff Writer

The $9mil Emergency Center is a community investment by Lourdes focused on providing quick access to emergency services along the I-10 corridor...

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DOTD Announces $30 mil In Road And Infrastructure Projects

Dec 18, 2019 01:49PM ● By News Desk

DOTD awards $30mil in road and infrastructure projects statewide, only $1.8mil coming to Acadiana...

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LSU System President Leaving for Oregon State

Dec 16, 2019 10:33AM ● By Staff Writer

LSU system President F. King Alexander on Friday was selected as the next president of Oregon State University. Alexander’s last day as president of LSU will be Dec. 31, 2019...

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Feeding America CEO To Speak at UL Lafayette Commencement Ceremony

Dec 16, 2019 09:20AM ● By News Desk

ULL alum and Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot will be the featured speaker at UL Lafayette’s Fall 2019 Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday...

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Louisiana Revenue Projection Rejected Once Again

Dec 13, 2019 06:38PM ● By Staff Writer

LA Republican leader blocked the establishment of a new state revenue forecast, citing an inaccurate estimate. The move complicates Gov. John Bel Edwards’ ability to craft an executive budget

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