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Historic live oaks cut down to build new business in Gonzales
GONZALES - For decades, two large Live Oak trees provided beauty and shade outside of a building along Airline Highway. In just one day, all of that history was erased. All that remains is a stump and a pile of debris outside of the now-abandoned Piccadilly Cafeteria in Gonzales. Residents of the area say the trees were a landmark and they are disappointed nothing was done to save the trees from destruction.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
Local rice farmer talks about harvest
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have all heard about the high prices and low production during crawfish season. Well, now it’s time for rice harvest. When driving in Southwest Louisiana, it’s pretty easy to spot a field of rice. But some may not be aware of the impact those rice fields have.
AP announces 3 new content collaborations with nonprofit newsrooms
The Associated Press today announced three new content sharing agreements with U.S. nonprofit news newsrooms: Deep South Today, The Maine Monitor and The Nevada Independent. The new content collaborations follow arrangements AP announced in May with CalMatters, Honolulu Civil Beat, Montana Free Press, Nebraska Journalism Trust and South Dakota News Watch, along with a content sharing arrangement between AP and The Texas Tribune announced in March.
Rhythms On The River Unveils Exciting Fall 2024 Lineup
Lafayette is blessed to have so many incredible opportunities to hear live music for free. Rhythms On The River is one of those free events and they just announced their fall lineup. We can't wait to check out these amazing local bands and enjoy cooler weather.
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...
Black Couple Acquires A 120-Room Full-Service Hotel In Louisiana After Raising $2.8M
This is the second property Norland and Dr. Amina James acquired in the south. Norland and Dr. Amina James, the Black couple who made history by purchasing the Quality Inn in Memphis Northeast, just secured another property in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported, in 2022, the two...
SOLA Gymnastics gets permit for new location in Broussard. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, Aug. 14-20: FOOD: 415 Jefferson Blvd., description, plumbing work only; applicant and contractor, Tasty Cream Donuts; $2,300. OTHER: 2008 Eraste Landry Road, description, bathroom addition to an existing facility at Arc of Acadiana; applicant, D-B Architecture; contractor, Thomson Brothers Construction; $250,000. RETAIL: 103...
City offers alternative options for providers after new law limits broadband funding
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Many areas in the state will benefit from a federal program that aims to expand broadband access in Louisiana. Lake Charles, however, will not be one of the recipients due to a new law passed this year. GUMBO 2.0, a part of the Broadband Equity...
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