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Legislative Session at Mid-Point but State Budget Woes Continue

May 08, 2018 11:19AM ● By Camille Mosley

The regular legislative session is at the halfway point, with issues like TOPS reform, gun control, tougher hazing laws, medical marijuana and more...

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Walk-On’s Ranked #1 Among Fastest-Growing Full Service Chains

May 08, 2018 11:15AM ● By Camille Mosley

Following a record-breaking year of franchise expansion, Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar has captured the top spot in two categories of Technomic’s 2018 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report...

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Bridge Will Remain Unnamed, City Council Decides

May 08, 2018 11:03AM ● By Savannah Ludwig

The Breaux Bridge City Council decided that the area’s iconic bridge will remain unnamed..

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Iberia Parish School Board Changes Mind on April Clear Backpack Vote

May 08, 2018 10:49AM ● By Savannah Ludwig

The Iberia Parish School Board changed its vote on a requirement to require middle and high school students to carry clear or mesh book bags....

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City of Scott Grants Ordinance Variance to Fright Trail

May 08, 2018 10:39AM ● By Savannah Ludwig

The Scott City Council granted Fright Trail a variance to the Noise Ordinance...

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$9.4 Billion Chemical Manufacturing Plant Coming to St. James Parish

May 08, 2018 10:23AM ● By Camille Mosley

Formosa Petrochemical Corp. announced the company has selected St. James Parish for a $9.4 billion chemical manufacturing complex...

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Metal Shark Delivers New Pilot Boat and Port Security to the Virgin Islands

May 08, 2018 10:11AM ● By Camille Mosley

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new custom welded aluminum vessels to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA).

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Diocese Celebrates Centennial in Abbeville

May 07, 2018 04:32PM ● By News Desk

Members from multiple churches around the city celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the formation of the Diocese of Lafayette at St. Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville.

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Mayor-President, SLCC to Work Towards New Training Course

May 07, 2018 04:31PM ● By News Desk

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) may be getting resources to train electrical linemen following the passage of an ordinance by the Lafayette City-Parish Council.

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City Tapped As 4-Year Home to Songwriters Festival

May 07, 2018 04:30PM ● By News Desk

Come May; Lafayette will be a temporary home to seasoned and burgeoning musicians alike as part of the South Louisiana Songwriters Festival and Workshop.

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Cuts in State Funding May Force LGH to Close University Hospitals and Clinics

May 07, 2018 04:30PM ● By News Desk

The future of University Hospital and Clinics continues to hang in the air as Lafayette General Health took its first step towards shuttering the institution Tuesday, April 3.

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City-Parish Council Votes To Ax Free Golf for Officials

May 07, 2018 04:28PM ● By News Desk

The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted unanimously to eliminate free golf for city officials.

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Lafayette Pharmacists Granted Medical Marijuana Licenses

May 07, 2018 04:27PM ● By Savannah Ludwig

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy awarded nine licenses for medical marijuana pharmacies throughout the state, one of which was in Lafayette.

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Meche’s Donut Opens Pinhook Road Location

May 07, 2018 04:19PM ● By News Desk

Rickey Meche’s Donut King, a local favorite since 1968, recently held their Grand Opening for it's newest location at 2025 W. Pinhook Road in Lafayette...

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JD Bank Helps Vietnam Veterans Replace Stolen Patriotic Ceremony Items

May 07, 2018 04:13PM ● By Camille Mosley

In February, the unthinkable happened to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1058. Vandals stole the trailer where many of the veterans’ valuables were stored...

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