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Nunu’s Markets’ New Full-scale 36,000-square-foot Grocery Store Under Construction In Maurice, LA
Nunu’s Markets is constructing its largest store yet with a huge 36,000 square-foot full-scale market coming soon to the 9500 Block of Maurice Avenue in Maurice, Louisiana. Replacing the original 5,000 square-foot Maurice store, the all-new Nunu’s Market in Maurice will feature a fully-stocked grocery department, a full meat market and butcher block, a deli, bakery, and a “top-notch” liquor department with a huge beer case. It will have everything! It will also have over 100 parking spots compared to the original’s 11 spots.
Youngsville celebrates Fourth of July early with sparkling fireworks display
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KADN) — Despite the high heat in Acadiana this holiday weekend, several Independence Day celebrations are happening over the next few days, including Youngsville where efforts are underway to keep everyone cool.
Olivia Coaker Secures Second Team All-Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University softball program is a witness to greatness as one of the most decorated student-athletes in team history has added another accolade to her trophy case as second baseman Olivia Coaker gave the Wildcats representation on the 2024 All-Louisiana Second Team, her second inclusion over the past three seasons.
LPSO warns of phone scam in which people told to transfer money to avoid arrest
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is alerting people about a new phone scam. Scammers are currently posing as sheriff's office personnel. And these con artists are telling call recipients they need to immediately transfer money to avoid being arrested on a warrant. LPSO warns of phone scam in which...
Baton Rouge woman lives her dream, sings with Lauren Daigle at a Louisiana concert
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A recent high school graduate sang with one of her favorite artists at a concert in Louisiana. Anna Crasto grew up in Baton Rouge and was part of the most recent graduating class at St. Joseph’s Academy. She got to sing with Lauren Daigle at the Cajundome in Lafayette on June 12, Daigle’s last stop on the Kaleidoscope Tour.
Joshua Willis sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for 2016 double murder
The families of Metz and Hill anxiously awaited to give their impact statements at the sentencing of Willis, who was convicted in the first-degree and second-degree murders of both Metz and Hill. Carla Dean, the mother of Metz, said Willis' sentencing is a victory not only for her, but also her family.
Woman sues prosthetics clinic, supervisor over accidental scalping
A Lafayette woman is suing a prosthetics clinic and one of its supervisors, saying the pair are liable for an incident in which she was accidentally scalped by machinery when she was a student intern at the clinic.
Lafayette has a housing problem. What should its housing authority do about it?
At any given time, hundreds of Lafayette area families are waiting for help finding or paying for a place to stay. The demand for affordable housing in Lafayette has overwhelmed the local housing authority, the agency charged with administering federal housing funds. Now, local leaders and housing advocates are pushing to revitalize the agency with a change of leadership.
Carencro Louisiana Walmart Worker Quits Over Loudspeaker
Krystal and Saagar of the YouTube/Podcast show Breaking Point recently pointed out that many hardworking Americans are forced to quit their jobs due to being underpaid, underappreciated, overworked, and disrespected. These workers say they are tired and aren't taking it anymore. A couple of Walmart associates decided to quit for...
Mayor-President Boulet Announces New Appointments to Lafayette Housing Authority
LAFAYETTE, LA (July 3, 2024) – Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet is pleased to announce the appointment of Alterman “Chip” Jackson, Conrad Comeaux, and Maisha Chargois Drexler to the Lafayette Housing Authority (LHA) Board of Commissioners. These distinguished individuals bring a wealth of experience and dedication to their new roles, furthering the mission of the LHA to create, preserve and expand quality, affordable housing opportunities throughout Lafayette.
You Have The Keys To Stop Vehicle Theft, Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition Explains
Ron Czajkowski, Safety Coordinator for Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition, stopped by to share the details on how you can prevent vehicle theft this Summer. You Have The Keys To Stop Vehicle Theft, Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition Explains. Ron Czajkowski, Safety Coordinator for Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition, stopped by to share...
Cajuns’ Maggard named to NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee. His four-year term has now begun and will run through June of 2028. The oversight committee is mainly tasked with policies and procedures that relate...
Louisiana's 4-H team wins national championship in shooting sports for fourth time
About 5,000 students in 4-H programs across Louisiana take part in "shooting sports" programs, becoming skilled in the use of air pistols, small-bore rifles, the bow-and-arrow and more. Last week, a team of 36 of those Louisiana students came home from the annual 4-H national sports shooting competition with a...
Lafayette Student Gains Hands-On Accounting Experience Through PIE Summer Internship
C.J. Woode is a self-proclaimed “numbers person.”. Once the rising senior began taking business courses at Lafayette High, he started to realize all of the exciting applications being a “numbers person” can have beyond the classroom. “That hooked my interest into the field of finance,” Woode said....
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