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Meet New LHS Baseball Coach Riley Benner, Wednesday July 24th 5:30 P.M. in the LHS Community Room
All Students interested in playing Baseball next Spring season please make an effort to attend a meeting to meet and greet the new Coach, Riley Benner, this coming Wednesday Night 5:30 p.m. in the LHS Community Room. Parents are welcome to attend as well.
Damien Bernard, convicted dealer, sentenced to life in overdose death of JonTerez Broussard
Convicted drug dealer Damien Bernard was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in the overdose death of college student JonTerez Broussard. Bernard, 27, of Arnaudville, was sentenced Wednesday morning before 15th Judicial District Judge Royale Colbert. Bernard was convicted in October of second-degree murder for selling the fentanyl-laced drugs that led to Broussard's accidental overdose and death.
Ragin’ Cajuns Fan Day Set for Saturday, August 17
Louisiana Athletics has announced that the annual Ragin' Cajuns Fan Day will be held on Saturday, August 17, at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette. The event is an opportunity for fans to meet and greet student-athletes and coaches from the Ragin' Cajuns' football, soccer and volleyball programs. Admission is free for...
Catholic Charities, other nonprofits expected to get federal housing funds
The Lafayette city and parish councils preliminarily approved an ordinance Tuesday that would allocate federal funds to the city's emergency homeless shelter and other programs for those in need of housing assistance. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved an allocation of about $2.25 million in funds to...
Living conditions at Himbola 'unconscionable'; city councilman to host meeting to address complaints
The mold problem had gotten so bad in Lavincia Guidry’s apartment at Himbola Manor that her son missed enough school due to illness that he has to repeat kindergarten this fall. Now Guidry, 42, is looking for a new place to live. The mold problem, she says, is only...
Mayor's veto stands: Convenience store near Lafayette's Four Corners to proceed without gas pumps
A proposed convenience store near Four Corners will proceed without gas pumps after the Lafayette City Council on Tuesday chose not to override the mayor-president's veto of a conditional-use permit for the project. The matter was brought back before the City Council on Tuesday after Mayor-President Monique Boulet's June 28...
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
James Genovese Named President of Northwestern State University
Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese was named the 21st president of Northwestern State University during a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System on Thursday, July 18. Genovese was named the lone finalist July 16 after a day of meetings and forums...
Louisiana Companies Participate in American Academy of Entrepreneurs
BATON ROUGE – From Louisiana Economic Development:. Sixteen Louisiana-based, growth-oriented companies became the fifth group of participants in an initiative called the American Academy of Entrepreneurs (AAE), designed to accelerate business growth and develop meaningful relationships among second-stage companies. The program is made possible through a collaboration by Louisiana Economic Development and the Michigan-based Edward Lowe Foundation.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
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