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UL pays $5 million for student hotels; incoming freshmen begin moving in
There’s a consumer controversy in Lafayette caused by a shortage of housing for a record-setting incoming UL freshman class. The fall semester starts on Monday, August 26, so incoming freshmen, assisted by their parents, are moving into local hotels. This includes the Woodspring Suites on Hugh Wallis Road and the Wingate by Wyndam on Kaliste Salloom Road.
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.
Social media reacts to live oak cut down in Gonzales
A live oak cut down on the property of the former Piccadilly cafeteria in Gonzales drew the ire of many locals on social media Aug. 22. The Piccadilly, which was at 511 N. Airline Hwy. and the only Ascension Parish location of the chain, closed permanently March 28, 2023. The...
Grambling State University opens the first digital library in Louisiana
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Grambling State University officially opened its digital library on campus. According to officials, the new library is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana. The $16.6 million digital library is also the first library of its kind at a historically black college institution. […]
Two-A-Days: Kinder Yellowjackets
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Heading into year two as the head coach of the Kinder Yellow Jackets, Justin Reed believes he has one of the most talented teams he has ever been around. “This is probably the most talented group that I’ve been a part of since I’ve been...
Regions Center tenants in Shreveport wait for next shoe to drop as Foster Campbell steps in
The mood is grim at Regions Center in downtown Shreveport. Throughout Thursday, businesses worked through possible contingency plans to deal with an impending electrical service disconnection. On Thursday afternoon, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell contacted SWEPCO president and chief operating officer Brett Mattison and asked the company to delay turning...
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
Stephen A. Smith claims Zion Williamson was ‘hiding food under his bed’ and is left shocked by his body transformation
STEPHEN A. Smith shared new info concerning NBA star Zion Williamson’s past diet struggles. The ESPN personality, 56, made the reveal after the New Orleans Pelicans big man’s latest body transformation. This week, a picture of Zion Williamson has gone viral of the 6-foot-6 two-time NBA All-Star looking slimmer than usual. Williamson’s stepfather recently revealed […]
Family of man who drowned warns residents on dangers of the water
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - On Sunday, Aug. 18, Joseph Dugas was out with family swimming when he was pulled under by a current in the Calcasieu River south of Kinder. Now, his family is speaking out about the dangers of the water. “Joey, he’s just really going to be...
Small businesses help Hayden’s Corner help St. Jude families
Small businesses from all across Acadiana are helping 19-year-old Hayden Ruffner of Hayden's Corner, the coffeeshop that benefits families of St. Jude Children's Hospital patients. Ruffner has been a patient himself since he was 15 years old.
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...
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