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Broussard Fireworks Days and Times for Independence Day Celebrations
Use of fireworks during the 2024 Independence Day celebrations in Broussard, Louisiana, will be between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. from June 30 to July 5, 2024. The Broussard Police Department provides the following safety tips for fireworks safety:. An adult should always light fireworks. Keep matches and lighters away...
‘We haven’t been tested,’ — Boulet proposes new emergency prep office
The Lafayette Parish Council at its meeting Tuesday night is scheduled to vote on the creation of two new positions that would coordinate the parish’s response to an emergency situation, such as hurricanes, extreme heat, or terrorist threats. The director of emergency management, with the support of an emergency...
Lafayette Parish woman named Louisiana Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farm Woman
NEW ORLEANS — A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. . Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award Thursday, June 27 at the Louisiana Farm Bureau's 102nd annual convention. Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that wasn’t always the case.
Air conditioning experts give advice to keep cool air blowing during high temps
Lafayette officially hit 100 degrees for the first time this year. With daily highs in the 90s and triple-digit heat indices, staying cool can be a real challenge. We have some advice about your air conditioners. We caught up with an A/C expert with Butcher Air Conditioning in Lafayette on Tuesday, July 2.
Three Lafayette High alumni join the Gatorettes
Three Lafayette High School (LHS) alumni joined the University of Florida (UF) Gatorettes and will be marching with the Gator Marching Band in the upcoming season. Logan Lents, Mia Braswell and Addison Byrd were majorettes with the LHS Marching Hornets, and all auditioned and made the Gatorettes, UF's majorettes team, for the 2024-25 season.
Lafayette Hornet Volleyball Camp announced for young players
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette Hornet Volleyball Camp is set to offer an exciting opportunity for young girls entering third through sixth grades in the 2024-25 school year. This camp is designed to teach the basic skills of volleyball and the essential concepts needed to play the game effectively. The camp, scheduled for Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., will be held at the Lafayette High School gym, located at 160 NE Hornet Dr., in Mayo. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and practice to develop their volleyball abilities in a supportive and fun environment. Registration is open until Friday, July 5, and ca.
Give Back To Our Schools, Love Our Schools Summer Serve Day Set For July 27th
Jazmyn Jones, CAFÉ Coordinator, Alison Canter, Principal for Live Oak Elementary, stopped by First at Four to share the details on their upcoming Love Our Schools Summer Serve Day on July 27th. Tags. Localnow. Give Back To Our Schools, Love Our Schools Summer Serve Day Set For July 27th.
Locals Going For Gold In Transplant Games of America
Mark Nelson, Transplant Recipient and Transplant Games of Acadiana Athlete, stopped by First at Four to share how locals are headed to Birmingham, Alabama to represent Team Louisiana and bring awareness to organ donation. Tags. Localnow.
Second arrest made in Ernest Street homicide
A second arrest has been made in last month’s Ernest Street homicide. Lake Charles Police Deputy Chief Kevin Kirkum said a 16-year-old was arrested early Tuesday morning with the assistance of the Lafayette Sheriff’s Office in Carencro. Kirkum said just before 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired and […]
Fourth of July Safety Tips and Schedule Reminders
LAFAYETTE, LA (July 2, 2024) – With the Fourth of July on the horizon, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) wants to ensure everyone celebrates safely and responsibly. Below are some important safety tips to keep in mind, especially when it comes to fireworks and pets. Fireworks Safety:. Detonate devices at...
What's Developing? Carencro's Shoetique Expanding, Cottages Downtown Under Construction and First Ever Self-Service Multi-Point Kayak Kiosk Open
Ben Powers with Developing Lafayette, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on a handful of things under construction, expanding and opening in Lafayette. What's Developing? Carencro's Shoetique Expanding, Cottages Downtown Under Construction and First Ever Self-Service Multi-Point Kayak Kiosk Open. Ben Powers with Developing Lafayette, stopped by...
Rain is in the forecast for the Lafayette area. How hot will it feel for July 4 holiday?
After much of south Louisiana suffered through dangerously high temperatures and heat index values on Monday and Tuesday, National Weather Service forecasters say looming showers and thunderstorms won't change the "feels like" temperature heading into the Fourth of July holiday. Heat indices still could reach up to 111 degrees in...
Council Preview: Emergency prep, GUMBO grant power and flood protection
Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils. To see the full agendas, check out the links below:. Parish Agenda (Public Comment Time!) Lafayette 101. Special and emergency meetings. On top of the two meetings held each month,...
Tini Tuesday Tour: Bonefish Grill
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Tini Tuesday Tour has kicked off. You can vote for your favorite restaurant’s martini masterpiece to help crown “Lafayette’s BEST Martini 2024.” Follow along each week on the Tini Tuesday Tour from June 25 to August 13 and cast your votes for Lafayette’s Best Martini.
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