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The Opioid Crisis And Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Apr 22, 2019 01:47PM ● By Press Release

States With High Opioid Prescribing Rates Have Higher Rates of Grandparents Responsible for Grandchildren - Louisiana in Top Five

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TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE: EMBRACE

Mar 20, 2019 03:58PM ● By Staff Writer

Babe Ruth said it best, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” This applies to baseball and to life. A change of seasons can either bring challenges with things that aren’t the same or opportunities to grow and improve...

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Parish News: March Issue - Acadiana

Feb 21, 2019 09:19AM ● By Staff Writer

Read the entire March Issue Here...

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Clams Don’t Mess Around After Oil Spills - UL Lafayette Researchers Find

Feb 20, 2019 08:03AM ● By Press Release

Stout razor clams may be on the cutting edge of oil spill cleanup, according to University of Louisiana at Lafayette researchers...

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UL Lafayette Ranked Top 200 In The World For Eco-Friendliness

Feb 05, 2019 03:26PM ● By Press Release

UL Lafayette is 195th on the 2018 University of Indonesia’s GreenMetric Rankings released recently. UL Lafayette is No. 25 in the United States...

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Bye Bye Birdie!!!

Jan 23, 2019 12:49PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye -- To the trash on the street corners of Lafayette!!!

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Debacle In The Dome – Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting For Justice [Video]

Jan 22, 2019 06:06PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

I find it unfathomable that an NFL officiating mistake of this magnitude could go unnoticed by two people on the field whose main job is to detect, act, and enforce these types of fouls.

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Shutdown 'Crisis'

Jan 16, 2019 12:17PM ● By Press Release

This government shutdown is now longer than any in history. The media keep using the word "crisis." Opinion by John Stossel...

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24/7 Wall St. Names Youngsville Best City to Live in Louisiana

Jan 04, 2019 03:04PM ● By Staff Writer

Youngsville residents have benefitted from a 70 acre, multimillion-dollar sports complex since its completion in 2014 and a recreation center that opened in 2016...

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Federal Court Rules Affordable Care Act as Unconstitutional

Dec 17, 2018 07:58AM ● By Press Release

A federal court ruled the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) is unconstitutional. Since day one, this case has always been about...

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Lafayette Parish Voters Say No To Taxes, Yes To Split

Dec 09, 2018 05:52PM ● By Dwayne Fatherree

Saturday’s election didn’t have the cachet of a presidential contest or even a mid-term election to draw Lafayette Parish voters, but the 20-odd percent who did make it to the polls were clear...

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The TM Landry Prep Fallout

Dec 07, 2018 10:31AM ● By Dwayne Fatherree

UPDATED: The New York Times published a story detailing school founder Michael Landry’s history of abuse and violent temper as well as allegations of academic fraud...

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Why Is There A BIRD On The Corner?

Dec 01, 2018 03:01PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Like magic, little black "BIRD" scooters started appearing on street corners throughout the City of Lafayette - The Bird rent-to-ride electric scooter uses an APP for timed rentals...

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A Thank You To The American Veteran

Nov 10, 2018 12:35PM ● By Camille Mosley

While times have changed since World War I, Veteran’s Day is regarded as a solemn holiday to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice as well as those who continue to fight for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for America...

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SNL Skit Mocking AOC and South Louisiana Falls Short

Oct 15, 2018 09:13AM ● By Staff Writer

While the skit did bring national attention to Lafayette, it certainly didn't do anything to help promote Lafayette or South Louisiana...

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