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Oil Spill and Crash Closes Exit and Roadway in Lafayette, Louisiana
UPDATE: The roadway is now open on I-10 and Ambassador Caffery. The Lafayette Police Department has closed an exit ramp and major roadway after oil was spilled on the surface. According to LPD, the I-10 westbound exit ramp to Ambassador Caffery is closed due to a vehicle crash/oil on the roadway.
Teen From Lafayette Parish is Missing, Family Asking for Help Locating Her
UPDATE: The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has announced that the missing teen was found and is safe. Thanks to all who shared this story to get the information out. A teenager from Lafayette, Louisiana is missing, and now police and family members need your help in locating her. According to...
Crash with oil spill closed I-10 West exit ramp at Ambassador Caffery Parkway & Ambassador Caffery South at overpass
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette police said they shut down the I-10 West exit ramp at Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Ambassador Caffery South at the overpass because of a vehicle crash that resulted in oil being spilled across the roadway Monday morning. They added everything reopened around 10:30 a.m....
Which is Larger, Louisiana? 2XL or XXL, They Are Not the Same
All across Louisiana parents are looking at their bank balance and plotting and planning how they are going to afford back-to-school clothes. It is getting to be that time of year in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and other cities and towns across the state. So that means mom and dad are having to figure out, what size their kids are this year.
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...
Cajuns’ DeBarge taken 33rd overall in MLB draft
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor LAFAYETTE – It’s quite a story. Undersized for his position out of high school, Louisiana shortstop Kyle DeBarge had to find his place in Lafayette before he truly made an impact. But when he found his place, he never let it go. He worked hard, got better and became the highest picked player in program history when he was selected 33rd overall by the Minnesota…
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.
Petition filed objecting candidacy of former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux; hearing set
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KADN) — A petition objecting to former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux's candidacy has been filed with the 15th Judicial District attorney. You'll recall our report from last week detailing Boudreaux's announcement to run for his old job in the upcoming special election. YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KADN) —...
Rails To Trails opposition to attend railroad board meeting in Abbeville
To be held Tuesday, July 24, at 2 p.m at Ag Center. Many people are expected to attend the Vermilion and Iberia Railroad Development District Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 24. The meeting is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. inside the LSU Ag Center Building in Abbeville.
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.
People in Cade gather to express opposition of landfill expansion
Community members in Cade gathered for a town meeting in opposition to the expansion of a nearby landfill. Homeowners gathered at St. Anthony's Chapel on Friday, July 19, after recently launching an online petition against expansion of the landfill behind Burke Road in Cade.
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