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2nd Chance Job Fair 2024
Learn about career opportunities in Lafayette and surrounding areas for justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons and their families. Employers with current career openings will exhibit. 2nd Chance Job Fair is free and open to the public! The event will be happening Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Heymann Convention Center (1373 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA).
Take Lafayette’s public school survey here
Lafayette Parish School Systems continues to solicit feedback for its strategic planning process, convened this year to guide the district’s decisions about facilities and programs. The school system contracted Civic Solutions Group to develop the strategic plan and organize community feedback. CSG conducted feedback sessions at Acadiana High, Northside...
At 232-HELP, the staff receives about 1,400 calls a month
Edie Couvillon Aymond took over the job of executive director of 232-HELP in June. She spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast about her time with the agency and her history in related fields, including her work on behalf of Maddie’s Footprints, a nonprofit that helps families cope with miscarriages, stillbirths or the loss of an infant.
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...
Clifton Chenier Centennial & Slim’s Y-Ki-Ki Restoration Project Fundraiser
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:30 pm, the Zydeco Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. (ZHPS), in partnership with the Clifton Chenier Centennial Committee will host a Clifton Chenier Centennial and Slim’s Y-Ki-Ki Restoration Project Fundraiser at Arpeggio’s located at 204 N Main Street in Opelousas, Louisiana. Musical Performances by: CJ Chenier, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Anthony Dopsie, Dwayne Dopsie, RJ Smoove, Corey Ledet, Lil Jeff Boutte. House band led by Lee Allen Zeno.
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.
This Lafayette location appears to be on list of store closings for national discount retailer
Discount retailer Big Lots said earlier this month it planned on closing 35-40 locations, citing decreased customers spending. Locations for prospective closures and the timeframe for such closures weren’t disclosed at the time. However, this week the Lafayette Big Lots store at 3557 Ambassador Caffery posted a sign indicating the location would be closing.
UPDATE: Lafayette Boutique Has Items Returned Thanks to Help from Public
A local boutique is asking the community for help identifying an individual accused of stealing merchandise from its store. Wildflower Boutique, located at 500 Settlers Trace Blvd. Ste. 4 in Lafayette, has posted surveillance photos on social media showing a customer allegedly taking clothing without paying. UPDATE:. According to Wildflower...
'I had no idea': Officials respond to and address conditions at Himbola Manor apartments
For residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor, the sky is quite literally falling. The apartment complex's residents described during a Thursday town hall meeting conditions that ranged from mold and pest infestations to broken appliances, backed up plumbing and no gas to fuel their stovetops. Resident after resident described how the ceilings have come crashing down in their units.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
Get ready for the Living Room Olympics: Fun, laughter and play abound.
As we get ready for the Olympics and cheer on so many Louisiana athletes, I'd like to invite you to participate and even host an Olympic event of your own. This will be my third round of Living Room Olympics, with the signature event being the Living Room Balance Beam Competition.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced an additional temporary lane closure on the US 90 Business Crescent City Connection Bridges as part of the $21 million CCC Decorative Lighting Project
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, starting July 23 and continuing through August 11, the HOV lane will be closed from Tuesday through Sunday, between 4 AM and 1 PM, to allow contractors to work on the far side bridge piers outside the protected barricaded area. Important...
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