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Grambling State University opens the first digital library in Louisiana
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Grambling State University officially opened its digital library on campus. According to officials, the new library is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana. The $16.6 million digital library is also the first library of its kind at a historically black college institution. […]
Regions Center tenants in Shreveport wait for next shoe to drop as Foster Campbell steps in
The mood is grim at Regions Center in downtown Shreveport. Throughout Thursday, businesses worked through possible contingency plans to deal with an impending electrical service disconnection. On Thursday afternoon, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell contacted SWEPCO president and chief operating officer Brett Mattison and asked the company to delay turning...
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
Skull found on the North Shore seven years ago identified
BIG BRANCH, La. (WVUE) - A skull found in the Big Branch area of St. Tammany Parish seven years ago has now been identified, according to the coroner’s office. The skull, found in 2017, in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was sent to the LSU Faces Lab for forensic study. Investigators found DNA that was a genetic match with a woman in the FBI’s index.
Shooting incident in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 24, 2024) – On August 24, 2024, at 04:00 a.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive about a shooting in progress. Officers were able to locate the victim, who was suffering from an injury to her chest. She was transported to a local hospital by ambulance and is listed in stable condition. Witnesses advised the suspect was inside a nearby apartment.
Warm and drier weather continues today, isolated storm chances return next week
We’ve seen drier air through the past few days, which has led to some lower temperatures each morning. We’ll continue to see the drier air for today as northeasterly winds continue. Highs will be in the mid-90s this afternoon under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. With the drier air around, and humidity values of 20-30%, heat index values will be much more manageable this afternoon. Rain chances will be very slim, possibly in the 10-20% range.
New Whataburger in Opelousas, Louisiana to Open on Mon, Aug. 26
The wait is nearly over as the new Whataburger in Opelousas, Louisiana is set to have its grand opening on Monday, August 26, 2024. The restaurant is located right off the interstate at 6401 I-49 South Service Road. This will be the first Whataburger to open in the St. Landry...
Man hit by vehicle on section of Lafayette roadway with no sidewalks or bike lanes
A man is in critical condition after getting hit by a car on South College Road in Lafayette. This latest case highlights what some say is an ongoing problem of pedestrian safety in the Hub City. Some Lafayette leaders believe Hub City needs to be pedestrian-friendly after a man walking along South College was seriously hurt.
The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the CuriousArt Exhibit
Rachel Adams with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, stopped by News15 at Noon virtually to give us an up close look at one of their newest exhibits. CuriousArt by George Graham. Tags. Localnow. The Culture Corner: A Closer Look at the CuriousArt Exhibit. Rachel Adams with the Acadiana Center...
Julie Rabalais – For the Birds of Acadiana, Avian Rehabilitator
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:25 — 74.7MB) Julie Rabalais, founder and Director of For the Birds of Acadiana, joins Discover Lafayette to share her love of birds and commitment to rehabilitating wild songbirds, waterbirds and waterfowl. For the Birds of Acadiana is Louisiana’s only State...
UL's new defensive coordinator is a total stranger, but he's quickly speaking Cajuns' language
There are many reasons to be excited about UL’s chances of enjoying the program’s first winning season under coach Michael Desormeaux. Topping that list for many is new defensive coordinator Jim Salgado. “He brought a sense of professionalism,” redshirt junior linebacker Cameron Whitfield said. Salgado came to...
Louisiana Athletics Live with Coach Desormeaux debuts Monday
LAFAYETTE, La. — The first edition of Louisiana Athletics Live with head football coach Michael Desormeaux will air live beginning on Monday, August 26, from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux on Kaliste Saloom Road. The one-hour show, hosted by the Voice of the Ragin’ Cajuns, Jay Walker, will air weekly...
Lafayette Police Department investigating a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian
A pedestrian was hit by a car Thursday night in Lafayette and suffers from several facial fractures, according to Lafayette Police Department. Traffic Investigators with the LPD responded to the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at around 10:18 p.m. in the 100 block of S. College Road.
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