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Made in Acadiana: Solo Graphix in Scott
A high-profile symbol in the race for the White House is Made in Acadiana. A Scott graphics company is literally taking off with the Trump-Vance campaign. What started as a thought for a young businessman over 30 years ago turned into a reality for a family. The company Solo Graphix begins designs for planes in Scott.
Top Broome administration official to leave post
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A top staffer in Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is stepping down. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Courtney Scott’s resignation will take effect next week, sources told the WAFB I-TEAM. Officials in Broome’s administration have so far refused to explain the reason behind Scott’s...
Plaquemine mayor says utility issues center around utility department
PLAQUEMINE - Mayor Ed Reeves is retiring at the end of the year, but before he does he has some work to do with the city's utility department. Some of it, he tells 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss, is staff error. One of the issues could be that staff...
A new Southern Classic Chicken is coming to Lafayette. Here's where it'll open.
Construction could begin next month on the Southern Classic Chicken location in Lafayette. Jessie Fontenot with JA Fontenot Enterprises closed on a deal to purchase the 2.85 acres at 4603 Johnston St. for the popular quick-serve restaurant along with a Scooter’s Coffee location and another development to be announced later, Fontenot said.
Former LSU offensive lineman announces next transfer destination
A former LSU offensive lineman has announced a new transfer destination. Kardell Thomas signed with LSU out of Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge. He redshirted as a true freshman in 2019 before appearing in only one game in 2020. He played six games as a sophomore and four games as a junior before transferring to Florida A&M.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
Cantrell administration outlines ambitious plan to overhaul how New Orleans enforces a host of city laws
Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration has quietly begun work on an ambitious overhaul of how the city enforces a host of laws, ranging from short-term rentals and building codes to parking violations, some of which are underway and others that will require City Council approval. In a July 19 letter...
Krewe of ALLA takes a step toward new time slot, and will crown first Black royalty
The Krewe of ALLA will crown its first Black king and queen in time for Carnival 2025, the captain of the 92-year-old krewe told members of a Council committee on Wednesday. Gian Durand and former City Council member James Carter will hold the titles. “I’m so honored to be the...
'A Streetcar Named Desire' will extend run, New Orleans theater company announces
For Blanche, Stella and Stanley, this "Streetcar" keeps going and going. The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's production of the classic New Orleans-based story of faded Southern glories and family dynamics will run through Aug. 11 at the Marigny Opera House. The initial two weekends of the run sold out and...
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