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La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for West Bayou Parkway Area in Lafayette
Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory for residents and businesses in the West Bayou Parkway area. The advisory, issued as a precaution following a water line break earlier this week, is no longer in effect. LUS, working in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health-Office...
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.
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.
Youngsville police officer fired after arrest in Lafayette
A Youngsville police officer has been terminated after her arrest in Lafayette earlier this summer. Youngsville Interim Police Chief Cody Louviere confirmed Hannah Gentry, 31, was fired on Wednesday, August 21.
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.
Federal judge declines to appoint Kaci Cyprian’s family an attorney
The family of Kaci Cyprian, who have been raising funds for a new lawyer, was denied their request for a court appointed attorney in their federal lawsuit against the Lafayette city government and police department. At least for now.
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