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Politics
Louisiana Residents Reveal the 6 Worst Things People Do at the Beach That Ruins it for Everyone Else
Louisiana is known for all the good stuff, like Cajun and Creole food and our many festivals. But one of the perks of living in Louisiana that I think is often forgotten is being just a couple of hours away from the beach. Whether that be Holly Beach, Grand Isle,...
Revealed – Louisiana’s Most Dangerous Body of Water and Why
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us in Louisiana. School is out in cities like Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, and Crowley too. That means our mindset here along the bayou is switching from school days mode to sun days mode. That's the sun as in fun in the sun as opposed to our weekly day of rest.
Heartwarming Welcome for WWII Veteran and Soap Opera Stars at Lafayette Airport
It was quite the scene at the Lafayette Regional Airport on Friday as 99-year-old World War II veteran and pilot Joe Sciarra arrived, accompanied by stars from popular soap operas "The Young & the Restless" and "The Bold & the Beautiful." While the soap opera celebrities were undoubtedly a draw, it was Sciarra who stole the show, receiving a hero's welcome from servicemen and women eager to express their gratitude.
Revealed – Louisiana’s Most Dangerous Body of Water and Why
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us in Louisiana. School is out in cities like Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, and Crowley too. That means our mindset here along the bayou is switching from school days mode to sun days mode. That's the sun as in fun in the sun as opposed to our weekly day of rest.
Council Preview: Spoil banks settlement and new money for debris drop off
Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils. To see the full agendas, check out the links below:. Property taxes in Louisiana are calculated from millage rates set by local government bodies. Those rates have to be set during public meetings each year, and various rules exist to limit how they can be adjusted without going to a vote of city or parish residents. Millages in Lafayette are available on the Parish Assessor’s website.
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