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Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
Lafayette posts strong sales tax receipts in May
Lafayette – 0.6%. Sales tax revenue projections influence the budgeting outlook for Lafayette Consolidated Government. Price inflation has pushed collections high, a boon for local governments on the revenue side. On the flip side, government costs have gone up. LCG’s annual budget process kicks off this week with a...
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, LA ( July 15, 2024) – July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market – and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
This regional fried chicken chain has bought property just off I-10 in Scott
A Texas-based regional fried chicken chain has bought property in Scott. Golden Chick bought just under an acre at 215 LA 93 in the Destination Pointe development in front of Super 1 Foods, Elifin Realty officials announced. A Lafayette-area location would be the brand’s latest move into south Louisiana after...
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
High energy, elegant and entertaining dances highlighted Dancing with a Cause fundraiser
Businesswoman Caprice Cline's Pasodoble was the winning number Saturday at the 15th annual Dancing for a Cause. The real winner was the Arc of East Ascension, a nonprofit that provides services for people with special needs. The show, which included nine dancers, a comedian and dance team performances, was at...
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
Small child hurt in Sunday wreck, both drivers were injured and charged with DWI
A 3-year-old was hurt in a Sunday, July 14 wreck in West Feliciana Parish, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop A. Both drivers were arrested, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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