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Lafayette group acquires largest ultra-luxury door and window manufacturer in the U.S.
A Lafayette group that owns a luxury door and window manufacturer acquired a New York-based company that creates the largest ultra-luxury door and window manufacturer in the U.S. Stately Doors & Windows, under the leadership of founders Jude David, Blake David and Erik Billet, acquired Reilly Architectural, which is part...
Project 2025 think tank president Kevin Roberts a Lafayette native
Kevin Roberts, president of the conservative think thank responsible for Project 2025, a right-wing agenda for the next Republican president, is a native of Lafayette and founded John Paul the Great Academy in Lafayette, where he still serves as chair emeritus of the school's board. Project 2025 is a collection...
LSU women's basketball makes the cut for another top 10 prospect
The LSU women’s basketball team is looking to add to a 2025 recruiting class that already features one top-25 prospect in Bella Hines, and it made the cut for a pair of players in the top 10 this week. ZaKiyah Johnson, a Kentucky shooting guard who ranks as the...
Accused puppy-nappers surrender to Tangipahoa deputies
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in Thursday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend from a home in the Loranger area.
Flau'jae Johnson Sends Emotional Response To Breanna Stewart's Message
LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson officially dropped her podcast "Best of Both Worlds with Flau'jae" on July 4th. Johnson's first guest on the show was WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart. They shared some conversations about the best players in women's college basketball and the New York ...
Reports: LSU gains commitment from former Dallas Baptist pitcher Connor Benge
A former Bengal ace used to wearing Purple and Gold is now apparently a Tiger. LSU has added Dallas Baptist transfer Connor Benge from the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Benge, a former LSU-Eunice standout, was a reliever this past season for DBU, posting a 5.73 ERA with 35 strikeouts...
Abbeville City council bans three from city parks
The Abbeville City Council has banned three individuals from entering any of Abbeville’s parks until they go before a judge next month. The city council voted 4-0 to ban Justin Vincent, Angelique Soelv, and Angelique’s daughter Jalearreia Soelv from Abbeville Parks until the hearing. Councilman Francis Touchet Jr. was absent from the meeting.
Former Erath football coach Jacob Byler passes away
Jacob Byler, the most successful head football coach at Erath High School, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83. Vincent’s Funeral Home in Kaplan is handling the funeral arrangements, which were still pending as of Friday. Coach Byler, who is from Kaplan, served as the EHS football...
Acadiana patriot cruises around on star-spangled 3-wheel motorcycle
BROUSSARD, La. (KADN) — Bobby Orton of Broussard has got to own one of the most patriotic rides in America. Orton is a patriotic guy, and after purchasing the Spyder three-wheel motorcycle, he decided to deck it out in the red, white, and blue.
Cash Money reuniting at Essence Fest on Friday night
NEW ORLEANS (AP/WVUE) — A Cash Money reunion show will headline Essence Fest at the Caesar’s Superdome on Friday night. Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Friends will celebrate 30 years of Cash Money Records and its Millionaires. Juvenile, Busta Rhymes, T-Pain, The Roots and Mannie Fresh are scheduled to perform. R&B singers Jacquees and Ari Lennox and country artist Mickey Guyton also will take the stage.
WATCH: Charter boat captain reels in 6ft bull shark in Rigolets
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A charter boat captain reeled in a six-foot bull shark in The Rigolets on Friday, July 5. Captain Mackie Bellott says it’s the biggest shark he’s ever seen or caught in Lake Pontchartrain. “When we saw the fin break the surface, it was exciting,”...
Photos: Red, White and Boom! in Central
The rain couldn't dampen the spirit as the City of Central hosted their Red, White and Boom! celebration at Shoe Creek on July 5, 2024. The free event, held to help support the troops, kicked off with The Chris LeBlanc Band and had kids activities, food and booths from local businesses and ended with a fireworks show by Pyromania Fireworks, LCC.
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
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