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$55 Million Allocated for Spot Dredging and Debris Removal in Vermilion River

Jun 01, 2021 02:36PM ● By News Desk

Follows the Lafayette City Council’s recent approval of $5M for removal of obstructions from the Vermilion River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has added an additional $50M for spot dredging...

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Think Online Retail Is the Largest E-Commerce Sector? Think Again...

Jun 01, 2021 01:07PM ● By ANDREW W. HAIT

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Manufacturing, Not Online Shopping, Ranks No. 1 in E-Commerce...

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SBA Administrator Issues Statement on the Closure of Paycheck Protection Program

Jun 01, 2021 12:37PM ● By News Desk

PPP has provided nearly $800 billion to small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, fueling the economy by supporting over 8.5 million small businesses and nonprofits...

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Breeze Airways Announces New Economy Nonstop Flights Connecting New Orleans To New Markets

May 21, 2021 12:13PM ● By News Desk

New Orleans flights will serve Charleston, SC; Akron/Canton, OH; Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR; Huntsville, AL; Louisville, KY; Norfolk, VA; Oklahoma City, OK; Richmond, VA; Tulsa, OK; and Columbus, OH. The first flight is currently scheduled for...

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SEC DISTRIBUTES SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE TO MEMBER ATHLETICS PROGRAMS

May 19, 2021 04:42PM ● By News Desk

SEC member universities to receive a $23 million supplemental distribution to help mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on SEC athletics programs...

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JD Bank Opens New Johnston Street Location

May 14, 2021 10:35AM ● By Staff Writer

JD Bank, Louisiana’s Community Bank, has opened a new Lafayette location. This full-service branch, located at 3600 Johnston St., is designed to...

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Senate passes Kennedy’s DUMP Opioids Act ahead of Take Back Day

Apr 22, 2021 04:25PM ● By News Desk

“We can reduce access to addictive and dangerous substances by making it easy for every American to get rid of unused medicine at drop boxes that sit on VA medical centers. The DUMP Opioids Act is a smart way to save lives, and you don’t have to wait until Take Back Day.”

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This is the City in Louisiana With the Most Billionaires

Apr 22, 2021 04:10PM ● By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square

There are nearly 2,400 people worldwide whose individual net worth exceeds $1 billion - and more than one-quarter of them live in the US. All told, there are over 250 cities and towns across the country that at least one of the world's ultra-wealthy calls home.

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President Biden Signs PPP Extension

Mar 30, 2021 02:49PM ● By Press Release

President Biden signs PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021...

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Lafayette Parish Renters May Qualify For Emergency Assistance Grant

Mar 30, 2021 02:32PM ● By News Desk

Rental assistance available to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - LCG has been granted $7 million to assist eligible households with paying rent...

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CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30

Mar 30, 2021 10:44AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments...

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Proposed Tax Changes for Louisiana Oil and Gas Draw Industry Opposition

Jan 27, 2021 10:28AM ● By News Desk

A proposal to simplify how Louisiana taxes oil and gas has drawn opposition from industry groups who say the changes...

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President Joe Biden Set To Accomplish 11 Key Actions Within First Few Weeks In Office

Jan 20, 2021 11:56AM ● By News Desk

Biden's priority list includes: Stopping all construction of the Southern Border Wall, Rejoining the World Health Organization & Paris Climate Agmt & Revoking the Keystone XL pipeline permit

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American Airlines To Offer New Direct Air Service From LFT Regional Airport to Charlotte, NC

Jan 20, 2021 10:17AM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Regional Airport announced this week that American Airlines will expand its daily service to include non-stop flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport...

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Living Alone Has More Impact on Mental Health of Young Adults Than Older Adults

Jan 13, 2021 02:06PM ● By News Desk

Younger adults living alone were more likely than older adults living alone to report symptoms of both anxiety and depression...

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