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Lafayette mayor-president's veto of gas station plan near Four Corners stands after council fails to override it
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's first veto since taking office will stand. The Lafayette City Council failed to override that veto late Tuesday, July 16. At issue were plans to develop a convenience store with a gas station. Tags. Localnow. Lafayette mayor-president's veto of gas station plan near Four Corners...
Lafayette councilman talks rental inspection proposal regarding Himbola, other properties
For Tuesday's Lafayette city council meeting, a discussion is on the agenda on what to do about Himbola Manor Apartments and other rental properties reported to be in poor condition.
Visite de Broussard Fundraising for St. Michael's Center For Veterans, How This Half Marathon With A Mission Is Helping Homeless Veterans
Anthony Rogers with Visite de Broussard and Ben Broussard with Catholic Charities of Acadiana, stopped by News15 First at Four to share the details on Broussard's First Half Marathon and share about how the funds go to support St. Michaels Center for Veterans. Tags. Localnow. Visite de Broussard Fundraising for...
Breaking the cycle: Pilot program aims to keep rural Acadiana residents out of prison
When John Nugent got out of prison in the summer of 2017, he was determined to turn his life around. No more briefcases filled with drugs and counterfeit bills driven, without a license, in a car without plates. He was going straight. And that meant days working at the tire scrap yard and nights spent in a sober living home.
UL athletic director Bryan Maggard determined to finish job with extension through 2029
There are so many aspects to the job that UL athletic director Bryan Maggard hasn’t seen completed yet. That’s why he’s elated with Tuesday’s announcement of a contract extension to serve as the UL athletic director through June 30, 2029. “The confidence the university has shown...
Pet Tuesday: Adopt Epic! Acadiana Animal Aid's Pet of the Week
Marissa Guidry, Volunteer with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined News15 at Noon to share sweet Epic with us today. Epic was adopted from AAA as a puppy and brought back to the shelter at 11 months old to no fault of his own. Epic is truly epic, he is sweet, loves everybody he meets and is very treat motivated. He is patiently waiting for his furever home. CLICK HERE TO ADOPT.
Lafayette woman found not guilty in 2021 stabbing death of her brother
A Lafayette woman accused of stabbing her brother in the leg and killing him has been found not guilty. Crystal Ainsworth, 45, was charged with manslaughter in the July 2021 death of her brother, Travis Murff, 54. According to police reports at the time, the two were involved in an...
“Chalk it Up” Youth Art Contest set to Add Color to Thibodaux Sidewalks
The Thibodaux Recreation Department has announced the “Chalk it Up” sidewalk chalk art contest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1. The art event, held at the Peltier Park Recreation Pavilion, is open to participants ages four to sixteen and promises a fun and creative experience for the whole community.
Date set for Capital One Tower implosion
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Capital One Tower is set to implode on the morning of Sept. 7, 2024. City of Lake Charles officials provided an update Tuesday afternoon on the demolition of the city’s tallest building, which has sat vacant since being badly damaged by Hurricane Laura.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
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