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FEMA Awards $2.4M Grant For Coulee Ile des Cannes Flood Control Project

Jul 19, 2019 10:50AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Coulee Ile des Cannes flood control project in Scott to receive $2.4M for improvements to a 2,563 ft section of Coulee Ile des Cannes drainage near Dulles Dr & Fenetre Rd in Lft Parish...

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“El Chapo” Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus 30 Years

Jul 17, 2019 12:46PM ● By News Desk

The drug kingpin was convicted of running a continuing criminal enterprise and other drug-related charges including murder conspiracies...

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Sen. Kennedy Questions Facebook Executive on Its Proposed Cryptocurrency (VIDEO)

Jul 16, 2019 06:01PM ● By News Desk

Sen. Kennedy calls "Bullshit" on Facebook's ability to trustfully handle the company's new digital currency Libra...

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Lafayette’s Downtown Code Receives Prestigious Planning Award

Jul 16, 2019 12:19PM ● By Press Release

Lafayette recognized for the development, adoption and implementation of the most exemplary form-based codes in the country at 11th Annual Richard H. Driehaus Form-Based Code Awards...

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LDWF Accepting Applications for Lottery Deer and Waterfowl Hunts

Jul 16, 2019 11:52AM ● By News Desk

LDWF is accepting applications for lottery deer and waterfowl hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the 2019-2020 hunting season.

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Global Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Market Report

Jul 16, 2019 11:10AM ● By Press Release

The global deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 8% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

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Skyline Champion Corp Opens 127,000 sq ft Manufactured Housing Facility In Leesville Louisiana

Jul 16, 2019 10:43AM ● By News Desk

The new plant is expected to create 200+ jobs over the long term, help to meet the growing demand for attainable housing throughout the multi-state region...

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Lafayette Science Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Jul 16, 2019 09:23AM ● By Press Release

A full schedule of events is planned to commemorate the Apollo 11 mission...

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Lafayette Parish Road Closures

Jul 14, 2019 10:27AM ● By News Desk

Road closures in Lafayette Parish as a result of Tropical Storm Barry

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Lafayette Parish Officials Recommend Voluntary Evacuation For Specific Residents

Jul 12, 2019 02:26PM ● By News Desk

LCG is highly recommending a voluntary evacuation for Lafayette Parish residents living in manufactured housing/mobile homes, low lying areas, those with special needs and those who require uninterrupted electrical power...

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LPSS Dedicates Two Staging Sites For Evacuation Emergencies - National Guard Assisting

Jul 12, 2019 10:16AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

National Guard Soldiers are staged at Paul Breaux Middle School, and LPSS buses have been placed throughout the parish to assist officials and other emergency responders with transportation to those in need of evacuation assistance...

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Acadiana Should Take Precautions for Upcoming Storm

Jul 10, 2019 03:05PM ● By News Desk

South Louisiana: With rainfall totals estimated to be 10 to 15 inches this weekend, Acadiana residents are urged to prepare for high water and moderate to high winds...

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Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Head Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux's Laid to Rest

Jul 08, 2019 04:35PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Head Baseball Coach Tony Robichaux's was laid to rest Monday following a sermon by Father Bryce Sibley at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette...

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LDH Closes Oyster Harvest Areas 1,2, and Portions of 3

Jul 08, 2019 04:13PM ● By News Desk

This is a precautionary closure due to low salinity levels negatively affecting oyster health...

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Want Beer or Wine? Waitr Intends to Start Delivering it to Your Door!

Jul 08, 2019 03:53PM ● By Press Release

Waitr - Food Delivery Service Company to Add Alcohol Delivery...

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