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Boulet aims to ‘rightsize’ LCG’s finances in proposed budget
Following a well-established theme in her first year, M-P Monique Boulet outlined a period of “rightsizing” in the budget proposed for the next fiscal year. Short on splashy projects, the budget, introduced to the councils this week, focuses instead on LCG’s financial plumbing. Appropriations total $750 million,...
"Love Is..." A Free Workshop For Teen and Pre-Teen Girls July 22nd-23rd, Register Today!
Angelle Bellard with Faith House of Acadiana, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on their free workshop at the Lafayette Public Library, aimed at helping teen and pre-teen girls understand what love is and what it is not. Tags. Localnow. "Love Is..." A Free Workshop For Teen...
Pair of Acadiana gymnasts headed to Paris for summer Olympics
There will be two Lafayette gymnasts competing in the summer Olympics, representing both Acadiana and team red, white, and blue. This will be the second Olympics Aliaasei Shostak will be competing in. He was in Tokyo in 2020 then suffered an injury before deciding to give it one more shot.
Rebowe says Colonels ready to roll with start of camp near
The Nicholls football team had a memorable season last fall, going undefeated in Southland Conference Play and advancing to the Football Championship Subdivision for the 4th time in coach Tim Rebowe’s 9 seasons with the team. But season No. 10 is right around the corner and the Colonels are...
Enterprise Boulevard project goal: Strengthen connection between north, south LC
The first open house on the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project was held at the Martin Luther King Junior Center on Tuesday. The open houses are being hosted to keep residents informed on the project’s progress. They were able to look at maps and renderings of the project and speak with engineers and project managers about […]
Murder suspect accidentally let out of jail, turns himself in hours later in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE - A video posted to his Instagram page shows 21-year-old Rashawn Alexander leaving the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison early Wednesday morning. The problem is, the district attorney says he wasn't supposed to be released. "Apparently, he paid the bond, and no holds were reflected at the prison...
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Louisiana constitution 'is broken': GOP donor Lane Grigsby again pitches rewrite
Lane Grigsby, a Baton Rouge business owner and Republican megadonor who chaired Gov. Jeff Landry's "constitutional reform" transition committee, this week made yet another pitch for a rewrite of the state constitution. Grigsby spoke to media and the public at a Baton Rouge Press Club luncheon on Monday. It was...
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that LA 119 will be closed 2.9 miles north of its intersection with LA 493 on Monday, July 29, 2024
Shreveport, LA – According to the LaDOTD officials, the closure, expected to last approximately two days, is necessary for the installation of a new cross drain. DOTD appreciates the public’s patience and advises all drivers to exercise caution through the construction site. Please be vigilant for work crews and their equipment.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
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