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Suspect Attempts to Steal From ATM at Louisiana Bank
Police in Lafayette, Louisiana are looking for a man after he was seen attempting to steal or rob an ATM from a local bank. According to Lafayette Police, this attempted robbery happened at the Catalyst Bank location at 914 South College Road in Lafayette. The man was seen with a...
Pitcher Sage Hoover Transferring to Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Program from Texas Tech
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball fans can perhaps take a small breath in knowing that the program has gotten its first signee from the transfer portal. In a social media post, pitcher Sage Hoover is transferring to Louisiana from Texas Tech. The Edgewood, Texas native will be on her third school...
David Begnaud honors his life-changing mentor who's retiring after over 50 years of teaching
As a lifelong educator, Josette Cook Surratt has made an impact on countless lives, including CBS News contributor David Begnaud. Surratt was Begnaud's high school English teacher and speech coach at Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana. She went on to become one of his mentors and a dear friend.
What Do Pineapples On Clothing, Flags, and Napkins Mean?
We may never look at pineapple the same again. When you pick up a pineapple at the grocery store or fruit stand, you're probably not thinking much of it. Louisiana relies on fruits like watermelon and pineapple to hydrate us on our scorching summer days. However, when you see a...
Retirement home couple marries in front of friends
It’s never too late to find love, according to one Acadiana couple that got married on Friday. The two love birds met at a nursing home. Dusty Vaughn, and his newlywed wife, Rose Vaughn live at Eastridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Abbeville. Tags. Localnow.
4-star CB Jaboree Antoine commits to the Miami Hurricanes
The Miami Hurricanes football program has landed its lockdown cornerback of the future. Class of 2025 cornerback Jaboree Antoine, a former LSU commit, has gave his pledge to UM on Saturday. Antoine, who hails from Westgate High School in New Iberia, Louisiana, committed to Miami over LSU and Florida State.
CB Jaboree Antoine commits to Miami
Mario Cristobal continues to rewrite the recruiting rules. The Canes went into New Iberia, Louisiana- an area dominated by LSU- and beat out the Tigers for CB Jaboree Antoine. The 6’1, 170-pound Antoine is the 2nd-ranked player in Louisiana, the 8th-ranked CB in the nation and the 71st overall player.
Bombers drop doubleheader to Cane Cutters
YOUNGSVILLE, La. – The Acadiana Cane Cutters swept a doubleheader with the Brazos Valley Bombers on Sunday night in Texas Collegiate League play. The Cane Cutters grabbed a 5-4 walk-off victory in the opener in 11 innings to snap the Bombers’ eight-game winning streak. Acadiana added a 7-5 victory in the nightcap. The Bombers led 3-0 and 5-2 in trying to salvage a split, but the Cane Cutters scored the last five runs.
Shaking Out the Good Stuff – CYT Kids Acting Up in Acadiana
If there is one thing kids in South Louisiana know, it's how to pretend. Our culture lends itself to believing in make-believe. And maybe that is why there are so many very strong and vibrant local theatre groups thriving in this part of the state. One of those local theater groups focuses on using the dramatic arts as a way to teach young people not only about live performance but about performing in life.
Louisiana Woman Notices Wings of An Angel on Tree Trunk After Accident
A woman in Erath, Louisiana shared a photo of a tree on social media and now many are noticing what she noticed after a vehicle slammed into a tree. Anni Lege tells me that a vehicle recently went off the road near her home and hit a huge tree in a bizarre accident.
It's decision day for 4-star CB Jaboree Antoine
It is decision day for four-star cornerback Jaboree Antoine, who is set to make his college commitment today between Miami and LSU. Antoine is expected to make his announcement at around 5 p.m. EST. At 6-feet-1 and 170 pounds, Antoine ranks as the No. 137 overall player in the country,...
UTA volleyball unveils 2024 schedule
The volleyball team released its season schedule Friday and will commence the 52nd season this fall with the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 in Lafayette, Louisiana. UTA will participate in four tournaments before starting conference plays Sept. 24. The team’s preseason exhibition match is set...
Popular Discount Chain Closing Lafayette Store
Lafayette has seen a handful of businesses close in the last year. Small, locally-owned businesses aren't the only ones feeling the heat right now; major retailers have also started trimming down their locations to cut costs. The once-popular discount retailer Big Lots recently announced that it would be closing 40...
Maggi Bienvenu uses experience at Disney to make magic in Acadiana
Maggi Bienvenu is a Lafayette native and the manager for Workforce & Policy Initiatives at One Acadiana, Lafayette’s Chamber of Commerce and the regional economic development organization for the nine parishes of Acadiana. She holds three degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette including a Master of Arts in Teaching and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. She has worked for Lafayette Parish School System as a paraeducator in adult education and special education classes and has served as an adjunct professor at UL.
Nominate someone making a difference for Undercurrent Awards 2024
Lafayette is a community of problem solvers. Here at The Current, we call these often unsung heroes, wavemakers. And we celebrate them at the Undercurrent Awards. Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate them for an Undercurrent Award. Use the form below to do that. The nomination deadline is Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
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