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Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
Foreman Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana to Close for Drainage Repairs
Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced that Foreman Drive will soon be closed for drainage repairs. You'll want to plan your detours now, and we've got those for you too... Road Closures In Lafayette, Louisiana. As the construction of the new Lafayette High School continues, the contractor on the project will...
Lafayette rocket engineer recalls helping build Saturn V rocket that sent first men to moon
Saturday marks 55 years since Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to step foot on the moon. A retired Lafayette rocket engineer had a small part in helping the Apollo 11 crew make history that day. As the Saturn V rocket blasted off into Earth's atmosphere from Florida, nearly a billion people worldwide watched history in the making. Ted Breaux also watched on to see if all his hard work had paid off.
Thibodaux Regional Swim Team Results
The Thibodaux Regional Swim Team demonstrated remarkable talent and dedication at the USA Age Group Long Course State Competition, held from July 11th to 14th at the LSU Natatorium. AJ Lafont and Kason Lirette secured individual state championship titles, highlighting their exceptional skills. The team also achieved multiple top-eight individual finishes, showcasing their competitive spirit. Additionally, three swimmers qualified to represent Louisiana at the upcoming Zone competition, further emphasizing their prowess and potential on a larger stage. This achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of the athletes and coaches, marking a significant milestone for the Thibodaux Regional Swim Team. AJ Lafont emerged as the state champion in the 50 Free for the 13-14 Male Division, while Kason Lirette claimed the state champion title in the 200 Free for the 9-10 Male Division. The Louisiana All-Star Zone qualifiers include AJ Lafont, Bree Usey, who is qualifying for the second year, and Hunter Gaubert.
Meet the candidates running for Elton mayor
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Qualifying for the fall election has ended and we now know the two candidates who are running for mayor in the town of Elton. Elton Interim Mayor Mike Pierrotti will have one opponent in this fall’s mayoral election. The city council appointed the former councilman as mayor following the recall of the towns former mayor earlier this year.
Police Jury considers increases to grass ordinance fees
Letting the parish worry about mowing the grass could cost property owners more in the future. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is considering increasing fees. They will vote on the matter at the August 22 meeting. At its Thursday meeting Wes Crain, director of planning and development, told jurors the parish hasn’t raised its grass-cutting […]
JP12U Softball All-Stars wins game at Little League State Tourney
By scoring multiple runs in the odd numbered innings, the Jackson Parish 12U girls All-Stars beat Moss Bluff 12-2 to even their record at the Little League state tournament played July 12-16 at St. Julien Park in Broussard, LA. The victory kept JP12U alive in the seven team, double elimination...
LSU Sweeps LSWA All-Louisiana Track Awards with Stacked Roster
July 20, 2024 – 12:00 PM by The Louisiana Sportswriters Association +0 BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times. On the men’s side, LSU won all four awards with sprinter Godson Oghenebrume being named top track athlete, while SEC discus champion…
Grandparent in Louisiana Finds Syringes in Sonic Food Bag
Police in Ville Platte, Louisiana are investigating how two syringes ended up in a Sonic bag, filled with food. KLFY News 10 reports that a grandparent found the two syringes in their grandchild's bag before handing it to them. Now, the grandparent, Michael Nelson, wants answers and for other parents...
Who qualified for the November election in Caddo Parish?
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – November’s Open Primary/Presidential/Congressional Election is a little more than three months away, but the qualifying period for candidates seeking office is closed. Presidential electors, two Louisiana congressional seats, and an appellate court judge are among the higher-profile positions on the ballot in Caddo Parish.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th...
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