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Lafayette Named One of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families by FORTUNE

Aug 09, 2024 12:57PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024 by Fortune...

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Kennedy in the American Press: Biden-Harris administration’s anti-energy policies terrible for Louisiana

Aug 06, 2024 01:51PM ● By Press Release

“Apparently, President Biden and Vice President Harris would rather see LNG exported from the Kremlin than Louisiana.”

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Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations

Jul 24, 2024 12:03PM ● By News Desk

Dozens of Big Lots stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in an SEC filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year...

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Lafayette Consolidated Government Building
Mayor-President appoints two new members to the LEDA Board

Jun 20, 2024 08:56AM ● By Press Release

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Board of Commissioners is appointed by governmental and educational entities and works with LEDA staff to encourage and assist in economic growth and development within Lafayette Parish..

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AYMAR ROAD CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING JUNE 25

Jun 20, 2024 08:20AM ● By Press Release

The 100 block of Aymar Road is located between McDonalds and Walmart on Pinhook Road.

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Jury convicts Trump in hush money case on all 34 charges

May 31, 2024 09:33AM ● By By Brett Rowland | The Center Square

A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election.

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This is the dairy section of a food department inside a Target store on July 10, 2019. ZikG | Shutterstock
Federal data says inflation continues to rise

Mar 01, 2024 11:06AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Inflation continues to rise in the U.S., according to newly released federal data.

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Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting strain on Americans' budgets

Aug 14, 2023 04:54PM ● By The Center Square

Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting a strain on Americans’ budgets even as reports show inflation is slowing...

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LA Treasury Unclaimed Property, LA Wallet team up to reunite citizens with lost money

Aug 14, 2023 04:42PM ● By Press Release

State Treasurer John M. Schroder has announced a groundbreaking partnership between the Louisiana Treasury Unclaimed Property program and LA Wallet...

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LCG’s External Agencies Arts & Culture Grant Now Open For Submission

Jul 07, 2023 02:14PM ● By Press Release

Submissions are open for Acadiana Center for the Arts administered and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) funded Arts & Culture Grant which supports arts & cultural organizations with up to $7,500...

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$2.7 Billion: New Report Details UL Lafayette's Impact On State Economy

Jun 05, 2023 07:11PM ● By Press Release

UL Lafayette has huge economic impact on the state says report...

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Schroder Reports Relief Program Fraud Indictments - Calls For More Aggressive Anti-Fraud Action

Jun 05, 2023 06:54PM ● By Press Release

Louisiana Department of Treasury: Schroder reports relief program fraud indictments...

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Schlumberger Invests $11.5 Million to Create North Gulf Coast Operations Hub in Lafayette

Oct 06, 2022 04:48PM ● By News Desk

Schlumberger'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...

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Inflation Reduction Act promises to keep oil royalty income for Louisiana, but also will hike prices

Aug 18, 2022 11:17AM ● By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributor

The 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...

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Lawmakers raise alarm about taxpayer-funded Amtrak potentially being used for illegal immigrants to cross border

Aug 18, 2022 10:58AM ● By Casey Harper

Lawmakers 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...

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