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18 of Louisiana's State Parks Reopen for State Residents - New Discount Code Issues

May 15, 2020 03:40PM ● By Press Release

As 18 LA State Parks reopen for LA residents, visitors will enjoy new amenities, update campsites, and a new discount code takes effect...

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U.S. Rig Count Drops For Ninth Consecutive Week

May 15, 2020 02:59PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Active number of U.S. rigs drilling for oil and gas has fallen for the ninth consecutive week, down -35 to an all-time low of 339, says report...

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Donates Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets to Benefit COVID-19 Patients in Louisiana

Mar 30, 2020 12:46PM ● By News Desk

A.G. Jeff Landry & Sen. Fred Mills Announce Donation of 400,000 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets from Amneal Pharmaceuticals to Benefit Coronavirus Patients in LA. Hydroxychloroquine has been identified as a possible treatment for COVID-19 Coronavirus

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Six Injured In St. Antoine Street Shooting

Feb 25, 2020 05:48PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Officers located six victims suffering from gunshot injuries. All victims suffered non-life threatening injuries; some were transported to a local hospital and were later released...

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Our Lady of Lourdes and Acadian Ambulance Announce New Partnership

Feb 21, 2020 03:56PM ● By Press Release

Custom, co-branded ambulance is the first of its kind to serve the healthcare needs of Acadiana families...

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Sean Grebinger Dead From Apparent Suicide In Brazilian Prison

Feb 21, 2020 12:30PM ● By News Desk

Sean Karl Grebinger (48), the man awaiting extradition to Lafayette, Louisiana, was found dead Thursday night from an apparent suicide in his Brazilian prison cell...

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Lafayette Based IT Firm Plans Relocation After Purchasing Iconic Oil Center Building

Feb 19, 2020 03:12PM ● By News Desk

RADER purchases the iconic Piccadilly building in the Lafayette Oil Center, where it plans to relocate its operations...

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Mayor-President Josh Guillory To Push For Repeal Of Newly Formed Taxing Districts

Feb 18, 2020 01:28PM ● By News Desk

Guillory believes that introduction and consideration of the ordinance will provide an opportunity for further community discussion surrounding these controversial new entities with taxing powers...

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Honoring Coach Robichaux: New UL Lafayette product line pays tribute to ‘36’

Feb 13, 2020 02:07PM ● By News Desk

The new line of limited-edition merchandise "36 Collection" that honors Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns coaching icon, Coach Tony Robichaux will be available starting Friday, February 14, 2020...

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District Attorney Issues Request for LUS and LUS Fiber Investigation Materials

Feb 13, 2020 11:10AM ● By News Desk

Mayor-President Josh Guillory confirmes that his administration will comply with a request from District Attorney Keith Stutes for documents related to internal investigations...

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Louisiana Republican Legislators Hope to Find Common Ground With Democratic Governor

Feb 11, 2020 03:11PM ● By Staff Writer

Though they hold large Republican majorities, Louisiana legislative leaders on Tuesday pledged to address difficult issues with legislation the Democratic governor would be willing to sign...

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Illegal Southwest Border Crossings Continue To Decline And CBP Discovers The Longest Cross-Border Tunnel In History

Feb 11, 2020 02:56PM ● By News Desk

Declines show effective Trump Administration initiatives to control border crossings while CBP helps seize longest cross-border drug tunnel in history...

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Updated: Officer Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead And One Officer Injured

Feb 10, 2020 11:24PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Jeremy Todd Baham of Lafayette - The subject approached officers & a physical confrontation ensued leading to Baham being fatally wounded.

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Guillory Appoints New Chief Communications Officer

Feb 10, 2020 03:02PM ● By News Desk

Mayor-President Josh Guillory has appointed Jamie Angelle Chief Communications Officer for LCG... Angelle is expected to begin on March 2nd...

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Independent Auditor Called In To Investigation Possible Wrongdoing With LUS

Feb 06, 2020 05:40PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Louisiana State Police to be asked to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by some LUS employees who reportedly deleted company emails and records...

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