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Woman files lawsuit against St. Landry Parish Courthouse, claiming ADA violations
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — The St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas is the subject of a newly filed federal lawsuit. At issue are claims that the courthouse is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Covering Your Health: COVID surging in Acadiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Labor Day holiday weekend comes as we're seeing a rise in new COVID cases reported in Acadiana. We're just entering COVID season, and August has seen an uptick in cases. But first, let's review the year to date. Know that COVID has never really...
Made in Acadiana: Olde Tyme Grocery named best mom-and-pop in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A popular Lafayette po'boy shop is getting national recognition. As its slogan goes, Olde Tyme Grocery, "Has been making poor boys famous since 1982." And now, the latest claim to fame is Olde Tyme is ranked among the best mom-and-pop eateries in the country. The well-known spot is just a couple of blocks away from the heart of the UL campus.
$2 million permit issued for old Travelodge Hotel. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, Aug. 21-27: HOTEL: 1101 W. Pinhook Road, description, renovations and additions to Travelodge that includes pool area improvements, landscaping and HVAC updates; applicant and contractor, Architects Beazley Moliere; $2 million. SCHOOL: 1301 W. University Ave., description, improvements to vestibule at Lafayette Middle School;...
Underage Drinkers in Louisiana Have More Rights Than You Think
Football season is about to hit Louisiana like a Dustin Poirier right hand to the jaw. It gets underway with High School Jamborees in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and just about every other community in the state. Most of those jamborees will take place either tonight or Friday. Then we start the college football season on Saturday and the professional football season will begin their games on September 5th.
Two Acadiana toddlers with Down Syndrome will share a billboard in New York's Times Square
Although they are not related, Graham Myers of Jennings and his best buddy, Ellis Bull of Lafayette, share a special gift and a bond with one another. The 2-year-olds were born with Down syndrome just two weeks apart. Nicknamed the "Lagniappe Boys" by Ellis' dad Charles because of their extra chromosome, they've share playdates and celebrated milestones together. And soon they'll be sharing a billboard in New York's Times Square.
UL managing $600 million in projects during 'historic construction'
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — What's being called "historic construction" is happening across the UL campus. The university is managing close to $600 million in projects. The highest profile project is the current $65 million renovation of Cajun Field.
Lafayette City Council approves pay increase for LPD senior corporals
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette City Council members recently approved an ordinance that allows senior corporals with the city police department to get a 6% pay increase. At a meeting on July 16, city council members introduced an ordinance which would allow Lafayette Police Department officers, who served as corporals for six years, to receive a new rank as a senior corporal and a pay increase.
LCG wrapping up review of budget
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette Consolidated Government is finishing the review period of its annual budget process. Included in the discussions were salary increases for council members and council staff, changes to cost sharing between city and parish governments, and adjusting cash contributions from LUS fiber to the city budget.
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