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The EPA can’t use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the...
Gueydan Duck Festival underway for weekend fun - Part 4
All weekend long, crowds can enjoy the 47th annual Gueydan Duck Festival. There are competitions in skeet-shooting and duck calling, along with plenty of music, food, and fun for the whole family. The Vermilion Parish community of Gueydan is known as the Duck Capital of the World. Tags. Localnow.
Juvenile justice conference focuses on intervention as offenders get younger
The Louisiana Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice held its 43rd annual gathering at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. The conference provides training for professionals and nonprofits that work with youth in the system.
5 killed in 3 separate single-vehicle crashes in Acadiana
(LSP) — Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Bluefish Road in Lyons Point on Friday, August 23, shortly after 5 p.m. The crash claimed the lives of Javonta Flugence, 27, Amber Davy, 26, and Caroline Flugence, 2,...
Tides Medical makes national impact from Lafayette. CEO talks using placentas to heal wounds.
Joe Spell was born at Lafayette General and — aside from school and early career moves — has lived in Lafayette his entire life. He met his wife, Annie Wingate Spell, when they were students at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. They have two boys aged 11 and 7.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
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.
Good Question: Will hurricane season stay quiet?
The tropics are quiet for now, but the tides could be changing for this year's hurricane season and this time of calm could be coming to an end. We are fast approaching the end of August and nearing September, the most active month of hurricane season. As far as August goes, we haven't really seen much activity. Ernesto was the only storm to form.
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.
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