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Somber moment in community as Sacred Heart High School Gym demolished
The bucket of the large yellow excavator tore away at the brick walls of the Sacred Heart High School Gym on Wednesday. The top stories of the Hertz Tower are visible from the demolition site at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and North Division. “I think this building’s history is more significant than that downtown […]
New Iberia aerospace business to add 200 jobs thanks to federal $2M grant
For years aircraft have come from around the country to the Acadiana Regional Airport and into the headquarters of Aviation Exteriors for exterior painting and other details. Recently the company expanded into maintenance and repair. Now the company and its 200 employees hope to double its employee count and physical footprint with 200,000-square-foot maintenance repair and overhaul facility along with other amenities to handle more aircraft.
Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen
FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday officials said felony warrants placed on a police officer were because of misidentification when the officer lost or had his ID card stolen. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Ferriday police officer Oliver Robinson III on Thursday with outstanding felony warrants from Arkansas for theft greater than $5,000 and forgery. “Concordia […] The post Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Hotel Cazan Quilting Retreat Set For August 1st-3rd, Registration Open Now
Mary Marcotte, a local quilter, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on the quilting retreat she is hosting at Hotel Cazan in Mamou August 1st-3rd. Hotel Cazan Quilting Retreat Set For August 1st-3rd, Registration Open Now. Mary Marcotte, a local quilter, stopped by News15 at Noon to...
Council defers vote on potential Ernest and W. Claude development
The City Council has unanimously voted to defer the vote on a request to build duplexes on the northwest corner of W. Claude at Ernest streets until Aug. 21. After being unanimously denied by the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting in June, developer David Minton filed an appeal to direct the […]
Fourth candidate qualifies for Youngsville police chief race
A fourth candidate has qualified for the special election to replace former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux. John Trahan Jr., a 58-year-old retired state trooper and former sheriff's deputy, qualified on Thursday for the race. Trahan, who is Black, is running under no party. "What you see is pretty much...
Lafayette's newest venue brings jazz and blues to the downtown music scene
A long time jazz lover, Deborah Silas used to have to get her fix by going on jazz cruises. Now, she's opened a business in the heart of Lafayette that will specifically feature her favorite genre of music, along with a selection of Cajun-style appetizers and mixed drinks. : In...
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...
Curious Louisiana tells the story of a Louisiana Olympian who competed in Hitler's shadow
He was 17 years old and had never traveled outside of Louisiana. Yet, there William Tennant Brown sat on an ocean liner bound for Berlin, his teammates by his side. The year was 1936, and Brown would be competing against the world in the shadow of Adolf Hitler. One of his teammates, a young African American man named Jesse Owens would win four gold medals.
Gov. Jeff Landry-endorsed candidate named Northwestern State University president
PIPER HUTCHINSON – Louisiana Illuminator. The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Thursday to name Associate State Supreme Court Justice James Genovese the next president of Northwestern State University. The move to install Genovese, a nontraditional candidate who has no higher education administrative experience but does have...
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
A “Summer Night” You Won’t Forget: Thibodaux Playhouse Presents Grease July 26
If you’re looking for a trip back to the vibrant era of the 1950s, look no further than the Thibodaux Playhouse’s upcoming production of Grease, which will run from July 26 to August 4, 2024. Directed by Kyle Davis, this nostalgic musical promises to transport audiences to Rydell...
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