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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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Zach Hager Promoted to Vice President of Economic Development at One Acadiana

Jan 19, 2021 03:51PM ● By News Desk

One Acadiana (1A) today announced the promotion of Zach Hager, CEcD, to the position of Vice President of Economic Development. In this role, Hager will...

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Houseboats)
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Investigating Boating Fatality in St. Landry Parish

Jan 19, 2021 03:32PM ● By Press Release

The body of Thomas Godeaux, 50, of Port Barre, was recovered from the Old Courtableau waterway around 3:40 p.m. on Jan. 18...

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LSU Board Member Wants School to End Business Relations with Rouses Supermarket

Jan 19, 2021 02:41PM ● By News Desk

LSU Board member Collis Temple Jr wants the school to end business relations with Rouses Supermarket because co-owner Donald Rouse participated in the Pro-Trump rally...

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UL Lafayette Scientists Discover New Species of Hermit Crab in Gulf of Mexico

Jan 14, 2021 02:02PM ● By Press Release

Dr. Darryl Felder was searching for a mud lobster when he pulled a bag of crustaceans from his laboratory freezer when he...

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Local Business Receives Cease and Desist Order For Lack of Credit Repair Bond

Jan 14, 2021 01:45PM ● By News Desk

Acadiana BBB complaint and subsequent investigation led to the LA Office of the Attorney General issuing a “cease and desist” order to Lafayette-based Virtuous Business Consulting...

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Couple Sentenced For Obtaining $1.7 Million in Military Health Care Kickback Scheme

Jan 13, 2021 01:45PM ● By News Desk

NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that KIMBERLY HOMRIGHAUSEN, age 44, and RICHARD HOMRIGHAUSEN, age 37, were sentenced on January 7, 2021 by...

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SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions First

Jan 11, 2021 04:53PM ● By Press Release

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Community Financial Institutions get dedicated access starting application today...

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Dangerous California Sanctuary Policy Leaves 3 Victims in Wake of Fatal Shooting

Jan 11, 2021 04:39PM ● By News Desk

Suspected gunman a convicted criminal alien, repeat immigration violator...

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COVID Vaccine
Louisiana Department of Health Releases New Vaccine Locations - Week of Jan 11th, 2020

Jan 11, 2021 04:12PM ● By News Desk

LA State officials expected to get 55,775 additional COVID-19 vaccine doses this week. See attached list of vaccine locations...

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71 Arrested And 56 Officers Injured In DC Capital Building Riot

Jan 07, 2021 04:41PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

As of noon on January 7th, more than 70 individuals were arrested in Washington DC on charges ranging from curfew violations, unlawful entry, and unlawful possession of a weapon...

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Louisiana: COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Jan 04, 2021 12:33PM ● By News Desk

Starting the week of January 4, Louisiana will receive the first very limited doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine that will be available at approximately 100 pharmacies across the state...

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Construction Underway For Amazon Fulfillment Center in Carencro

Dec 22, 2020 03:43PM ● By News Desk

Located in Lafayette Parish, the fulfillment center is projected to result in nearly 1,400 new direct and indirect jobs - Amazon's capital investment in the facility to be $100 million...

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LPSS Announces Principals of the Year

Dec 22, 2020 02:48PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Parish School System superintendent and administrators visited area schools this week to formally announce the 2020-21 Principal of the Year for elementary, middle and high schools

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Surviving the Surge, A Video Presentation About The Impacts Of COVID-19 In Louisiana

Dec 22, 2020 01:51PM ● By Press Release

Public health experts Dr. Tina Stefanski (MD) and Charlene Gradney (MSW, LCSW) address both the physical and mental challenges posed by COVID-19, especially during the holiday season...

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