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Delcambre Shrimp Festival underway but challenges dampen mood of some shrimpers
A celebration is underway in the Shrimp Capital of the World. The 72nd annual Delcambre Shrimp Festival runs through Sunday. Delcambre is home to one of Acadiana's most productive shrimp fleets but some shrimpers say they're facing challenges this year. Tags. Localnow. Delcambre Shrimp Festival underway but challenges dampen mood...
82nd NAACP Louisiana State Conference coming to Shreveport in September
The Louisiana NAACP State President is touring Shreveport, Bossier City to inform community members that the organization’s 82nd statewide conference is coming in September. President Michael McClanahan said they are spreading the word through local churches. “We want people to come out and get the benefit of being the part of something special,” McClanahan shared. […]
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office arrests 3 at car wash in Luling following drug, gun bust
LULING, La. — The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, arrested three people in connection with a drug investigation in Luling. On Wednesday, a search warrant was served at a Delicate Touch Carwash on Canal Street in Luling. According to a news release issued by the...
Cajun comedy, a Cajun jam and more live shows in Acadiana this week
THE LAST MANGOS: Adopted Dog Brewing, Lafayette, 6 p.m. JAMES DUPRE: Margaritaville RV Resort, Henderson, 6:30 p.m. CAJUN COMEDY WITH JONATHAN "JP" PERRY: Cité des Arts, Lafayette, 7:30 p.m. NIKKI & ANDREW: Whiskey & Vine, Lafayette, 8 p.m. RAIKWON GREEN: Blue Moon Saloon, Lafayette, 8 p.m. THAT '90S SHOW:...
Opelousas Junior Police Academy paves way for future law enforcers, honors slain Lafayette officer
Paving the way for future law enforcers, the Opelousas Police Department's Junior Police Academy is giving young people a chance to experience law enforcement firsthand. The program is intended to build positive relationships between the youth and police officers and lead kids who consider a career in law enforcement to make better choices to advance their interests.
Check Out This Easy Way To Keep Your Personal Information Safe
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) It seems like we don't go a single day without another report of a data breach or someone having their identity stolen. While in many cases there isn't much you could have done to keep your information completely safe, there are still things that you can do to protect yourself.
Permitless concealed carry? Not in Downtown Lafayette
As of July 4, anyone over 18 in Louisiana can carry a concealed weapon without a permit — with some serious caveats. Gun rights advocates have hailed the new law as a win for constitutional rights, while opponents, including some law enforcement agencies, warn the relaxed restrictions will make communities less safe.
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
Louisiana starts process to reorganize state's transportation agency
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry say the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is not completing transportation projects efficiently and a restructure could be in the offing. Landry issued an executive order in May calling for a complete restructuring of the department and the Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met this week to discuss the possibility. Louisiana hired an outside consulting firm...
Clear the Shelters initiative underway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — These animals are ready to find their fur-ever homes!. More than 100 at-risk dogs and cats were airlifted from overcrowded shelters in Louisiana to New Jersey this morning on a life-saving mission for shelter pets. The receiving shelters are in New Jersey, New York Delaware,...
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