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St. Landry Parish Economic Development working to revitalize Downtown Opelousas
Rodier said the entire downtown area of Opelousas used to be a major spot for commerce, which is why so much emphasis has been put on bringing it back to life with things such as the Downtown Development District's building improvement grant.
Flood watch in effect through 1 p.m. today
A flood watch is in effect through 1 p.m. for coastal Southwest Louisiana. The National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office expects additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized heavier amounts possible. Showers and thunderstorms with possible high rainfall rates will spread across the area into early afternoon in response to an upper-level […]
Policy changes in voting law, education, and juvenile code underscored by state reps
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A group of Louisiana lawmakers wants people to be aware of the decisions being made in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, they held a public meeting at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum to inform their constituents and lay out the changes people can expect. “There will be some...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
BRPD Negotiator discusses pressures of the job, importance of training
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department held a scenario-based training today that shed light on the risks of the job. This comes after an officer in Lafayette was shot and killed during a hostage situation on July 25. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette with the Lafayette Police...
Students will have access to AI-powered reading assistant
About 100,000 Louisiana students will have access to an artificial intelligence-powered reading assistant in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Some of those students will be from Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis school districts. On Thursday, the expanded partnership with Amira Learning — an AI tutor used to help students with reading fluency and […]
A company wants to store carbon under the nation’s forests. What would that mean in MS?
The U.S. Forest Service said ‘no’ when CapturePoint asked to put carbon capture projects under national forests, including DeSoto National Forest in Mississippi. The agency is now reconsidering.
Scattered Daytime Storms This Weekend
Heavier showers and storms that developed earlier today have pushed off the east this evening. That's going to lead to some partial clearing through the start of the weekend, but rain chances are going to return each afternoon this weekend.
The eligibility of another Youngsville police chief candidate is being challenged
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office filed a petition seeking to disqualify a contender for Youngsville police chief, claiming the candidate did not meet the one-year domicile requirement to run for the office. The petition, based on a complaint from Youngsville resident and registered voter James Savell, claims John M. Trahan...
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
Renaissance Publishing to Produce Program for Lafayette Arts Organization
LAFAYETTE, La. – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana has selected Renaissance Publishing (owner of Biz New Orleans) to publish its annual program. “We are excited to partner with Renaissance Publishing for the program for our upcoming performances,” says Jacqueline Lyle, PASA’s executive director. “Their reputation for producing high-quality publications aligns perfectly with our goal of enriching the cultural life of Acadiana through outstanding performing arts experiences.”
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