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LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS FIRST CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENT

Sep 22, 2024 04:14PM ● By Press Release

State Treasurer, John Fleming, announces an innovative transition with state government’s plan to accept cryptocurrency as a valid form of payment, allowing the integration of digital currency into Louisiana’s public operations...

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Small Plane Crash on Lafayette Golf Course Leaves One Dead

Sep 12, 2024 04:26PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

A tragic plane crash occurred Thursday morning in Lafayette, leaving one person dead after his small aircraft went down shortly after takeoff...

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How To Avoid Getting Burned By Solar Energy Scams

Sep 04, 2024 02:00PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit”...

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CarShield’s Ads Challenged by FTC as Deceptive

Sep 04, 2024 01:27PM ● By News Desk

CarShield’s ads challenged by FTC as deceptive. A $10 million proposed settlement addresses allegations that the company made misleading claims about what the service contracts cover.

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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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Update on Lafayette Police Shooting: Officer Killed by Friendly Fire

Aug 09, 2024 12:22PM ● By News Desk

Sadly, we have now learned that Officer Jolivette was killed by "friendly fire." This means that the fatal bullet came from one of the Lafayette SWAT Team’s weapons...

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Democratic 2024 Presidential Party Complete

Aug 06, 2024 06:00PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Kamala Harris Names Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as 2024 VP Running Mate...

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Two UL Lafayette students chosen for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program

Aug 06, 2024 01:40PM ● By Press Release

Tafari Beard and Christian Steward have been selected to represent the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as Reginald F. Lewis Scholars.

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LDWF Accepting Applications for Deer and Waterfowl Lottery Hunts on WMAs

Aug 06, 2024 01:17PM ● By News Desk

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the 2024-2025 hunting season..

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LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Investigates Fatal Boating Accident

Jul 25, 2024 08:48PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

LDWF is investigating a fatal boating accident in St. Mary Parish earlier this week that took the life of Jimmy Ruff Sr., 62, from Bayou Lourse...

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Lafayette Police Officer Killed - Three Others Wounded Thursday Afternoon

Jul 25, 2024 08:40PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Officer-Involved Shooting - Four LFT Police Officers (SWAT TEAM) were injured earlier today. Two officers were shot, and two were hit by bullet fragments. Three are in good condition with non-life-threatening injuries, but sadly, one officer was killed in the line of duty....

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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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Secret Service Director Resigns Following Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump

Jul 23, 2024 11:46AM ● By News Desk

The Director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, announced her resignation on Tuesday in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump...

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Biden Supports Kamala Harris for President

Jul 21, 2024 03:05PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

President Joe Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the next Democratic nominee for president after announcing Sunday he is dropping out of the race...

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Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

Jul 21, 2024 02:35PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Biden Ends Run for Second Term...

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