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Lafayette Road to Close for Next Eight Months to Remove and Replace Bridge
A road in Lafayette, Louisiana will be closing soon so crews can remove and replace an existing bridge. According to Lafayette Consolidated Government, starting July 8, a portion of Canberra Road will be closed for approximately eight months. The closure will be approximately 0.40 miles east of Johnston Street where...
‘We haven’t been tested,’ — Boulet proposes new emergency prep office
The Lafayette Parish Council at its meeting Tuesday night is scheduled to vote on the creation of two new positions that would coordinate the parish’s response to an emergency situation, such as hurricanes, extreme heat, or terrorist threats. The director of emergency management, with the support of an emergency...
Two former Cajun golfers win tourney in Abbeville
Two former UL-Lafayette golfers teamed up to tear up the Southern Oaks Country Club course this past weekend. Matt Weber and Jake Marler shot a two-day score of 113 to win the championship flight of the two-man scramble. They beat out 11 other two-man teams in the championship flight. Weber,...
Governor Landry Covers Hot Topics at Alexandria Rotary Meeting
Governor Jeff Landry was the guest speaker at the Alexandria Rotary Club meeting today. Governor Landry addressed recent legislation, including the Ten Commandments in the classrooms. Governor Landry addressed a packed house today in Alexandria at the rotary club. Guests included the Mayor of Alexandria and the Mayor of Ball,...
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Louisiana Postal Prices Rising – Last Week to Save on Stamps
It doesn't matter whether you live in Shreveport, Monroe, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, or Maurice there is a good reason for you to visit your hometown post office this week. That reason is this. If you visit the Post Office before July 14th you're going to save a lot of money on your holiday shipping costs.
Louisiana’s Heat Makes Us Agitated, Jumpy and Miserable, Science Says
Chances are that the extreme heat in Louisiana is making you wonder if the temperature can really have an impact on our attitude, and you know the answer is "yes" on so many levels. Just how much does the extreme heat in Louisiana impact our emotions? Research reveals a significant...
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