tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/peoplePeople | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2024-03-01T11:06:39-06:00urn:uuid:6bd8a765-90d7-4c18-a3d9-e029e4c223b52023-09-18T14:19:46-05:002024-03-01T11:06:39-06:00Babineaux-Fontenot to be honored with UL Lafayette’s 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award2023-09-18 14:20:11 -0500News DeskBabineaux-Fontenot leads the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73be13a6-dbc8-4186-93f2-b8df22e2843e2023-08-14T16:54:36-05:002023-09-18T14:12:25-05:00Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting strain on Americans' budgets2023-08-14 16:54:36 -0500The Center SquareFood and gas prices continue to rise, putting a strain on Americans’ budgets even as reports show inflation is slowing...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c2fe6286-8a32-4aed-a482-ee11353137ba2023-08-14T16:42:33-05:002024-03-04T12:50:05-06:00LA Treasury Unclaimed Property, LA Wallet team up to reunite citizens with lost money 2023-08-14 16:42:33 -0500Press ReleaseState Treasurer John M. Schroder has announced a groundbreaking partnership between the Louisiana Treasury Unclaimed Property program and LA Wallet...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c13ff845-f7dd-4b8f-8400-1d31db1c8aee2023-07-07T14:14:13-05:002023-08-14T16:38:54-05:00LCG’s External Agencies Arts & Culture Grant Now Open For Submission2023-07-07 14:14:13 -0500Press ReleaseSubmissions are open for Acadiana Center for the Arts administered and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) funded Arts & Culture Grant which supports arts & cultural organizations with up to $7,500...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:18a1df9c-59ad-492f-9554-adc229df152c2023-06-26T17:09:47-05:002023-08-14T16:40:17-05:00LPSS Superintendent Irma Trosclair Stepping Down2023-06-26 17:09:46 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Superintendent Irma Duplechain Trosclair announced today she is stepping down as superintendent of the Lafayette Parish School System to take on a New Role in St. Landry Parish...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5897d6f1-e0d3-4782-8199-5243714926182023-06-26T10:35:52-05:002023-07-07T14:14:58-05:00Lafayette High School Names New Head Football Coach - Garrett Kreamer2023-06-26 10:35:52 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Lafayette native, Garrett Kreamer set to lead the LHS Mighty Lions Football program...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:44b30758-0c9a-4677-abdc-671f59ebb6742023-06-05T20:09:11-05:002023-06-06T14:32:11-05:00Employees of Louisiana Pigment Donate to United Way of Southwest Louisiana2023-06-05 20:09:10 -0500Press ReleaseEmployees of Louisiana Pigment donated $130,209 to UNITED WAY of Southwest Louisiana...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f81c39ee-2881-4504-aa53-05da5ebd78392022-11-04T21:27:39-05:002023-06-05T18:18:51-05:00Lafayette High School Principal Resigns in Frustration 2022-11-04 21:44:33 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Unconfirmed sources within the school tell Parish News that Dr. Brown had become frustrated and disgruntled with the direction and policies of the Lafayette Parish School System and Board. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2e6f8204-1043-4956-9bd3-003e28f4ad692022-06-04T13:29:36-05:002022-08-18T11:09:40-05:005 Road Ready Tips to Ride Motorcycles Safely and Comfortably 2022-06-04 13:30:32 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.A warm day on the open road is a dream opportunity for riders, whether it's a longer trip or a quick jaunt through town. To keep your ride safe and comfortable, consider these tips.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4fac03ee-c5a4-4c04-94db-9fc548c864092022-04-07T09:18:09-05:002022-06-04T13:02:48-05:00Louisiana Senate committee advances measure to bump benefits of retired teachers, state police2022-04-07 09:18:08 -0500By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorRetired teachers and state police could soon see extra income with legislation that cleared the Senate Finance Committee. If approved, the increase would begin on July 1.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:48cf41ec-1f12-4bb2-b9e8-c7fb959c90802022-01-19T13:04:19-06:002022-01-19T16:57:16-06:00Waitr Donates $10,000 To Second Harvest Food Bank2022-01-19 13:04:19 -0600Press ReleaseLafayette-based Waitr presents Second Harvest Food Bank with a $10,000 donation at the Lafayette food bank. The donation comes as part of the delivery app’s recent Holiday Food Drive...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a30becac-cbaa-47af-88d4-ea3e6bdd3a152022-01-17T16:57:37-06:002022-01-26T12:38:39-06:00New Officers Elected by Lafayette Airport Commission to Lead for 20222022-01-17 16:57:37 -0600News DeskWith the opening of the new terminal, the Lafayette Airport Commission has elected John Hebert to serve as the commission’s 2022 chairman. Samuel Pierre was elected vice chairman, and Paul Segura was chosen as secretary-treasurer...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ad1ebf86-8e7d-4650-94c0-1a06283c470c2022-01-11T15:44:40-06:002022-02-21T10:17:35-06:00Lafayette Parish Students Excell On Preliminary SAT -- Others Qualify as National Merit Scholars2022-01-11 15:44:40 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Congratulations to the following LPSS schools and students for scoring in the Top 91st percentile or above on the Preliminary SAT...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:156819e5-7136-48fe-a199-d8648a2d22c72021-09-13T16:04:51-05:002022-01-06T16:11:36-06:00More than half of U.S. states vow to fight Biden’s vaccine mandate2021-09-13 16:04:51 -0500Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributorTwenty-seven Republican governors or attorneys general have vowed to fight the latest executive order issued by President Joe Biden...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9c7ccc85-0c35-4b94-90df-26ac3152356f2021-08-30T15:28:13-05:002022-01-06T16:19:37-06:00Edwards: Search, rescue top priority after Hurricane Ida slams Louisiana2021-08-30 15:28:13 -0500By Jason SchaumburgLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday morning search and rescue is the first priority in the wake of Hurricane Ida's landfall Sunday...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>