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Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
Louisiana Native Has Hilarious Question When Signing NFL Contract
Much of the sports world has fallen in love with Keon Coleman, who is from Opelousas, Louisiana. Coleman, who the Buffalo Bills drafted in 2024, stole the heart of the internet when he met with the New York media for the first time. If you recall, the former Florida State star was so humble and his energy was contagious in the room.
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
A second retailer has secured a spot in the former Books-A-Million space in Lafayette
A J Crew store will occupy one of the spaces in the former Books-A-Million building in south Lafayette. The popular fashion store was issued a building permit for the space at 4419 Ambassador Caffery Suite A in the River Marketplace shopping center on Wednesday, records show. The building is being...
Drawdown Scheduled for Popular Louisiana River Starting Early September
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a drawdown scheduled for False River to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The drawdown is being done in conjunction with the False River Watershed Council and Pointe Coupee Parish Government. What is the reason for the drawdown of False...
Teen's report that Thibodaux policeman choked him reach Lafourche District Attorney
An investigation into allegations that a Thibodaux Police officer choked a teenager has been given to the Lafourche District Attorney's Office. The Louisiana State Police finished its investigation into an incident involving Thibodaux Police Department’s Capt. John Sutton Jr. Fourteen-year-old Trevor Quinones accused the captain of choking him at the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair on May 4. LSP turned over its findings to the Lafourche Parish District Attorney's Office on July 11. ...
‘He represented the best of law enforcement’: Remembering Segus Jolivette
Jolivette's colleagues said he was always determined to be a police officer, being a standout in the Opelousas Junior Police program and being a reserve officer before joining the police department full time.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Another $35 million permit for Ridge Commons apartments. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, July 17-23: GYM: 2011 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite C, description, interior remodel and design for Tremble Lafayette pilates studio; applicant and contractor, Hart Homes; $220,229. SCHOOL: 100 W. Bluebird Drive, description, entry lobby renovations at Comeaux High School; applicant and contractor, Chart Construction;...
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