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Ross Mortgage Opens Lafayette Location

May 13, 2019 01:06PM ● By Press Release

Based in Troy, Michigan, Ross Mortgage announced today the firm is expanding into Louisiana with local mortgage lending expert Ashley Courville managing the company’s new Lafayette office...

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Vice President Pence Meets With St. Landry Parish Church Fire Pastors

May 04, 2019 11:04AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Vice President Pence flew to Lafayette, Louisiana on Friday where he visited with the pastors of the three St. Landry Parish Churches that were burned down just over a month ago...

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Economist Named Director of Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette

May 02, 2019 01:39PM ● By Press Release

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has named Dr. Stephen R. Barnes founding director of the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center...

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Cajun Cannabis Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop, Business Raided

Apr 25, 2019 11:50AM ● By Staff Writer

Travis Deyoung, owner of Cajun Cannabis was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on multiple charges...

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Waitr to Honor Teachers, Nurses During Appreciation Weeks - Calls for Nominations

Apr 25, 2019 11:17AM ● By Press Release

May 6 kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. In honor of each, Waitr is accepting nominations for outstanding teachers and nurses to be honored with a $500 Waitr credit.

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Festival International 2019: Safety Tips, Prohibited Acts, Parking, & FAQ's

Apr 24, 2019 09:01AM ● By Staff Writer

Festival International de Louisiane 2019 takes place April 24-28, 2019 in downtown Lafayette, LA. Festival goers need to be aware of the following safety tips, prohibited acts, and changes in parking...

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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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Diocese of Lafayette Releases List of Clergy “Credibly Accused” of Sexual Assault

Apr 12, 2019 04:33PM ● By Dwayne Fatherree

The list covers 33 priests and 4 deacons, with dates of ordination going back to 1934. Included on the list are Gilbert Gauthé, who was convicted of multiple counts of aggravated crime against nature, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and pornography involving juveniles in 1985, and Robie Robichaux, who is currently on leave after being accused of sex abuse in Iberia Parish.

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List of Applicants Seeking LPSS Top Spot Shortened to Two

Apr 11, 2019 10:51AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Lafayette Parish School Board narrows the list of candidates vying for the interim superintendent’s spot from eight to two - Irma Trosclair and Bart Thibodeaux...

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A Video Message From Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette On Credibly Accused Clergy

Apr 10, 2019 03:58PM ● By Dwayne Fatherree

After months of waiting, parishioners of the Diocese of Lafayette will be able to see the list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse on Friday...

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Parish News - April Issue 2019

Apr 10, 2019 01:47PM ● By Staff Writer

Parish News is your hyper-local news source for South Louisiana. From business & industry, events, & entertainment, to politics, people, and community, if it's of interest to Louisiana, Parish News covers it...

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LDWF Asks Public to Leave Suspected Injured, Orphaned Wildlife Alone and Undisturbed

Apr 06, 2019 11:10AM ● By Press Release

LDWF Enforcement Dispatch at 1-800-442-2511. Remember: IF YOU CARE, LEAVE IT THERE ! Individuals who believe they have encountered other orphaned or injured wildlife should leave the animal alone and contact their LDWF Regional Office

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Medical Marijuana One Step Closer For Louisiana Patients

Mar 22, 2019 12:07PM ● By Staff Writer

Once the final product is laboratory tested and deemed to be safe by the LDAF, it will be ready for distribution through Louisiana's nine certified medical marijuana pharmacies...

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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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Six Lafayette Police Officers Recognized at Award Ceremony

Mar 20, 2019 11:04AM ● By Staff Writer

Six Lafayette Police Officers received the “Heart of Law Enforcement Award” from the non-profit "Beyond The Badge" at their annual banquet...

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