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New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
LSU Eunice to hold baseball stadium groundbreaking ceremony July 26
EUNICE, La. – LSU Eunice Baseball will officially kick off the construction of its new stadium with a groundbreaking celebration on Friday, July 26. The ceremony will take place in the shadows of the original Bengal Stadium on the LSUE campus as construction has already commenced. The public is...
Big week for anglers and hunters; rodeo & DW Expo fill slate
It begins Tuesday with a public meeting focusing on the Atchafalaya Basin, continues Thursday with the opening of the three-day International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, and moves into Friday with the first day of the three-day run of the national Delta Waterfowl Expo inside Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane's River Center.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
Foreman Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana to Close for Drainage Repairs
Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced that Foreman Drive will soon be closed for drainage repairs. You'll want to plan your detours now, and we've got those for you too... Road Closures In Lafayette, Louisiana. As the construction of the new Lafayette High School continues, the contractor on the project will...
Lafayette rocket engineer recalls helping build Saturn V rocket that sent first men to moon
Saturday marks 55 years since Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to step foot on the moon. A retired Lafayette rocket engineer had a small part in helping the Apollo 11 crew make history that day. As the Saturn V rocket blasted off into Earth's atmosphere from Florida, nearly a billion people worldwide watched history in the making. Ted Breaux also watched on to see if all his hard work had paid off.
Authorities clear up what really happened with Ville Platte Sonic syringe incident
News 15 Investigates is clearing up rumors swirling around about an incident at the Sonic restaurant in Ville Platte. A man is peddling a story that was reported by another media outlet that his child received a bag with food that also contained two discarded syringes and demanding that the Sonic be shut down.
Thibodaux Regional Swim Team Results
The Thibodaux Regional Swim Team demonstrated remarkable talent and dedication at the USA Age Group Long Course State Competition, held from July 11th to 14th at the LSU Natatorium. AJ Lafont and Kason Lirette secured individual state championship titles, highlighting their exceptional skills. The team also achieved multiple top-eight individual finishes, showcasing their competitive spirit. Additionally, three swimmers qualified to represent Louisiana at the upcoming Zone competition, further emphasizing their prowess and potential on a larger stage. This achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of the athletes and coaches, marking a significant milestone for the Thibodaux Regional Swim Team. AJ Lafont emerged as the state champion in the 50 Free for the 13-14 Male Division, while Kason Lirette claimed the state champion title in the 200 Free for the 9-10 Male Division. The Louisiana All-Star Zone qualifiers include AJ Lafont, Bree Usey, who is qualifying for the second year, and Hunter Gaubert.
Meet the candidates running for Elton mayor
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Qualifying for the fall election has ended and we now know the two candidates who are running for mayor in the town of Elton. Elton Interim Mayor Mike Pierrotti will have one opponent in this fall’s mayoral election. The city council appointed the former councilman as mayor following the recall of the towns former mayor earlier this year.
Police Jury considers increases to grass ordinance fees
Letting the parish worry about mowing the grass could cost property owners more in the future. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is considering increasing fees. They will vote on the matter at the August 22 meeting. At its Thursday meeting Wes Crain, director of planning and development, told jurors the parish hasn’t raised its grass-cutting […]
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