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Louisiana State Champion Colin Candebat to Compete for Henderson State This Fall (2024)
A versatile threat in the water, Candebat looks to score high in several events for Henderson at the New South Conference Championships. Current photo via Colin Candebat. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Baby found in hot car in Jennings; hospitalized in critical condition
A 10-month-old baby girl is hospitalized after being found in a hot car in Jennings on Tuesday, August 13. The baby was taken to the hospital around 4 p.m. after being in the hot car for about an hour and a half, according to Police Chief Danny Semmes. Baby left...
Bayou Lafourche reopens to boat traffic in oil spill area
An 8-mile stretch of Bayou Lafourche where thousands of barrels of crude oil spilled last month has been reopened to boat traffic, although the cleanup along the waterway continues. More than 34,000 gallons of crude oil leaked July 27 from the Crescent Midstream facility in Raceland after a valve was accidentally left open. A considerable […]
LaFayette festival features food trucks, huge crowds
The LaFayette Main Street hosted its Largest Friday Food Truck Festival in downtown LaFayette yet. There were over 28 food trucks and vendors with all types of foods and sweets and drinks. You had a different variety to choose from, from catfish, loaded French fries, pizza, polish sausages, hamburgers, chicken...
Lafayette officials find 132 code violations at Himbola apartments, order hearing
Lafayette officials, after identifying more than 130 code violations at the Himbola Manor government subsidized apartments, have scheduled an administrative hearing that could order the complex repaired or vacated. In a letter dated Aug. 9 and hand-delivered to Agape Himbola Manor representatives during an inspection Monday, Kathy Trahan, compliance manager...
Lafourche Arc officially reopens beloved Lockport thrift store, the Treasure Box
Lafourche Arc is excited to announce that their beloved secondhand store, the Treasure Box, has officially reopened for the first time since 2021. The thrift store, which is located in Lockport, originally opened almost 20 years ago with a great positive impact on the Lafourche Parish community. After sustaining significant damages during Hurricane Ida, the Treasure Box was forced to close its doors, but is now officially back up and running.
CIS welcomes Cardiologist Dikshaya Sharma, MD to Houma
Cardiologist Dikshya Sharma, MD joins the team at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Houma at 225 Dunn Street. Coming from New York, Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Kathmandu Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York where she was named chief resident. Her cardiology fellowship was completed at Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. Additionally, she was the Fellow in Training representative for Upstate NY for the NY Chapter of American College of Cardiology. She has contributed to multiple journals and publications.
Westminster-Lafayette's debut season surprisingly filled with seasoned starters
Kent Gable brings a wealth of coaching experience and a championship pedigree to Westminster Christian-Lafayette, which is competing for district honors in its first year as a full-fledged LHSAA member. Gable, who previously served as Acadiana High's athletic director and offensive coordinator, helped the Rams to a 2020 state championship...
New Locations Announced For High School Football Kiwanis Jamboree Kickoff Event
If you're like most people around Acadiana, you know that high school football is almost a religion to some people in our area. Whether you went to a particular school or your child played for a particular team, you likely are ready to see the season begin. This year's 72nd...
Congressman Higgins to Hold Town Hall in New Iberia
LAFAYETTE, LA (August 13, 2024) – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in New Iberia on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Congressman Higgins will answer questions and discuss his work in Congress and issues facing South Louisiana. The event is open to the public.
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