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On the Cover: "Rounding the Edge"
In Alexandra Kennon Shahin’s survey of New Orleans’s experimental theater scene, Monica Harris from The NOLA Project says, “You’re just kind of deciding your own fate. You’re the master of it, and you take the resources that are around you. One of the greatest resources in this city are people, and seeing what you can create together.” This sentiment resounds throughout this year’s Performing Arts issue, which celebrates the theatrical culture of our region and the grassroots, gritty, community-centered art it inspires.
UL Lafayette American Indian Scholarship
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will offer five new scholarships for incoming freshmen who are citizens of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe. Each scholarship, valued at $5,000, is available to first-time freshmen with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA who are citizens of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe from any state. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students and provide a copy of their Tribal Enrollment Card with their application.
Lafayette Police Department investigating a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian
A pedestrian was hit by a car Thursday night in Lafayette and suffers from several facial fractures, according to Lafayette Police Department. Traffic Investigators with the LPD responded to the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at around 10:18 p.m. in the 100 block of S. College Road.
Les Vues Film Series: Le Coton Jaune, All About Acadian Brown Cotton Showing August 26th, Plus Bayou Boat Parade
Ellen Fucich and Brady McKellar, from Vermilionville, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on their free film series on August 26th focusing on Le Coton Jaune, Acadian Brown Cotton. Tags. Localnow. Les Vues Film Series: Le Coton Jaune, All About Acadian Brown Cotton Showing August 26th, Plus...
UL Offering "Comeback Scholarships" To Former Students
UL Alumni Association Director Amy Armstrong discusses the University's new "Comeback Scholarship" initiative which will award $2,000 scholarships to former students who weren't able to finish their degree pursuits.
Federal judge declines to appoint Kaci Cyprian’s family an attorney
The family of Kaci Cyprian, who have been raising funds for a new lawyer, was denied their request for a court appointed attorney in their federal lawsuit against the Lafayette city government and police department. At least for now.
Celebrate Being "Uniquely U", Vermilion Reach Group Hosting Special Needs Event
Roderick Darby, VRG President and Janise Hardy a VRG Uniquely "U" Representative, stopped by First at Four to share the details about their Uniquely U Event happening on September 21st. Tags. Localnow.
This state lawmaker has been named Alliance for Good Government's legislator of the year
The Alliance for Good Government has selected state Rep. Matthew Willard, a Democrat from New Orleans who chairs his party’s caucus, to receive its 2024 Legislator of the Year award. “It’s an incredible honor,” Willard said. “Usually whoever they give that to has demonstrated an ability to succeed, to...
LSU Professor Wins Nexus Louisiana PitchBR Competition
BATON ROUGE — Professor Index, a cutting-edge startup dedicated to revolutionizing higher education, has been announced as the winner of Nexus Louisiana’s PitchBR competition. The event, known for spotlighting Louisiana’s most promising startups, provides a platform for innovative entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and industry leaders.
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