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Laurie J. James Selected as Top Master Career Director of the Year

Aug 25, 2024 12:42PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Renowned career coach and résumé writer Laurie J James, to be honored as the International Association of Top Professionals' 2024 Top Master Career...

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Lafayette Named One of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families by FORTUNE

Aug 09, 2024 12:57PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024 by Fortune...

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Update on Lafayette Police Shooting: Officer Killed by Friendly Fire

Aug 09, 2024 12:22PM ● By News Desk

Sadly, we have now learned that Officer Jolivette was killed by "friendly fire." This means that the fatal bullet came from one of the Lafayette SWAT Team’s weapons...

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Two UL Lafayette students chosen for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program

Aug 06, 2024 01:40PM ● By Press Release

Tafari Beard and Christian Steward have been selected to represent the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as Reginald F. Lewis Scholars.

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Houseboats)
LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Investigates Fatal Boating Accident

Jul 25, 2024 08:48PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

LDWF is investigating a fatal boating accident in St. Mary Parish earlier this week that took the life of Jimmy Ruff Sr., 62, from Bayou Lourse...

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Trump Picks JD Vance as VP Running Mate for 2024

Jul 15, 2024 03:32PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Donald Trump announced today that Senator JD Vance of Ohio will be his Vice Presidential running mate for the 2024 election...

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President Trump Shot
"Security Failure" Leading to Trump Assassination Attempt Raises Big Questions

Jul 15, 2024 02:55PM ● By By T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Assassination attempt of former President and Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday raises questions about security and trust...

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Judge Dismisses Donald Trump's Classified Documents Case

Jul 15, 2024 09:31AM ● By News Desk

A federal judge has dismissed the indictment against former president Donald Trump in the classified documents case, citing the improper...

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President Trump Shot During Assassination Attempt

Jul 13, 2024 07:51PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Blood was seen on his face, particularly from his right ear, as he was hurriedly escorted away. He was seen pumping his fist and shouting “Fight – Fight – Fight” as he was led off the stage and placed in a waiting vehicle..

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Lafayette Consolidated Government Building
Mayor-President appoints two new members to the LEDA Board

Jun 20, 2024 08:56AM ● By Press Release

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Board of Commissioners is appointed by governmental and educational entities and works with LEDA staff to encourage and assist in economic growth and development within Lafayette Parish..

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LPSS Announces New Principal Assignments For 2024-2025

May 31, 2024 01:54PM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Parish School System Announces New Leadership Appointees for the 2024-2025 Calendar Year...

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Paul Trouard Appointed As Interim City of Lafayette Chief of Police

May 31, 2024 11:20AM ● By News Desk

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has announced the appointment of Paul Trouard as the Interim Chief of Police.

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Tammy Luke Appointed As The New LCG Director of Community Development & Planning

May 31, 2024 10:47AM ● By News Desk

LCG Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet appoints Tammy Luke as the new Director of Community Development & Planning...

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Lafayette High School Principal Announces Departure

May 21, 2024 01:41PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

After only a year and a half as Principal of Lafayette High School, Julia Williams announced today that she is transitioning to a new position within the district...

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Babineaux-Fontenot to be honored with UL Lafayette’s 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award

Sep 18, 2023 02:20PM ● By News Desk

Babineaux-Fontenot leads the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity...

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