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Some Beauregard Parish school employees will see pay increase
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Some employees at Beauregard Parish schools will soon see a pay increase. Raises and salaries for those working in the school system are topics that are discussed often. Just last month, Gov. Jeff Landry signed ACT 311 into law to provide for additional compensation for teachers...
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, La. — July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market - and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
Tini Tuesday Tour: The CHIMES
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Tini Tuesday Tour has kicked off. You can vote for your favorite restaurant’s martini masterpiece to help crown “Lafayette’s BEST Martini 2024.” Follow along each week on the Tini Tuesday Tour from June 25 to August 13 and cast your votes for Lafayette’s Best Martini.
Belle's Tower memory care facility receives new roof from Lafayette Roofing
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Belle's Tower, the region's first memory care facility in downtown Lafayette, is receiving a new roof. Lafayette Roofing replaced the entire roof of the 2,500-square-foot facility on Monday, July 15.
Cool on Wheels: Ellie P's Mobile Ice Cream Parlor brings sweet treats to your doorstep
Newly opened Ellie P's Mobile Ice Cream Parlor is all about bringing the cool to you. Owners Al and Sherry Diaz del Valle wanted to bring something different to the area. “We wanted a different concept and wanted to offer what we felt like we didn't have around this area,” Al Diaz del Valle said. “We researched for about two years now, and had to do a lot of work, but finally received our bus around mid-April.”
Alexandria man faces domestic abuse charges, five-digit bail
Arrests are accusations not convictions. Anthony Lindsey, 45, Alexandria — domestic abuse battery strangulation, resisting with force and violence, intimidation/threatening public official, assault, $26,500 bail. This date: 13 arrests, 5 including one or more contempt counts.
Mother of rapper shot and killed during fight at Lafayette nightclub files federal lawsuit
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The mother of a rapper shot dead by an off-duty police officer is suing for wrongful death. Police said the officer shot and killed Deiondre Solomon, 28, after he shot another man during a fight at La Bamba on Johnston Street. The federal lawsuit contends...
Bismillah Groceries and Kitchen on Congress Street in Lafayette set to close
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Bismillah Groceries and Kitchen on Congress Street in Lafayette is shutting its doors. According to a post on social media, the business plans to close at the end of July.
Beausoleil Books in downtown Lafayette gets new ownership
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — A downtown Lafayette bookstore has new ownership. According to a post on social media, Beausoleil Books announced it has been sold to the owners of Cavalier House Books in Denham Springs.
Alyson Habetz settling into UL softball job after choosing staff
Now that her coaching staff is filled, UL softball head coach Alyson Habetz can focus on fielding a team. Coach Habetz is settling into her new job and when I asked about this new, all lady coaching staff, she explained it just happened that way. She wanted people who she could trust and holds the same values.
Lafayette budget proposes big pay raises for some LCG workers
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet will introduce her first budget proposal to council members on Tuesday, July 16. We've learned that the budget plan will call for hefty pay raises, as much as 30% for some Lafayette Consolidated Government employees.
Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect
The Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Best Buy. On July 5, at approximately 2:00 PM, an unidentified Asian male entered the Best Buy store located at 5627 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The suspect proceeded to remove an iPad 13 Pro, valued at $1,300, from one of the displays. The individual managed to cut the security cable securing the device before exiting the premises.
Lafayette councilman schedules meeting to discuss Himbola Apartment issues
Councilman Broussard is not alone in addressing the concerns. The city's chief administrative officer shared the Lafayette Consolidated Government's stance on the issue and that they are aware of the reported living conditions at Himbola.
Rain Chances Go Higher Later This Week & Temperatures Will Go Down…
Tuesday will be hot with highs in the low to mid 90s with low rain chances. Rain chances will be higher Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low to mid 90s. Rain will be likely Friday and over the weekend, and heavy rain is possible at times. Highs will be a little cooler as we will see them in the low 90s. The weather pattern will remain unsettled going into early next week. Over the next 7-10 days, 4-6″ of rain will be possible. ~ Chief Meteorologist Heath Morton.
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