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6 months
Crowley native Tony Cradeur has built a strong following on social media by sharing the stories of people in need — and delivering help. But his approach has its critics.
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Tony Cradeur has built a strong following on social media by sharing the stories of people in need — and delivering help. But his approach has its critics.
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6 months
Interest rates are down, but housing costs remain stubbornly high statewide, according to the latest annual report from the Louisiana Realtor Association.
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Interest rates are down, but housing costs remain stubbornly high statewide, according to the latest annual report from the Louisiana Realtor Association. Prices have generally stabilized after a...
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6 months
In a legal dispute, the owners of Rigid Constructors accuse the company's former CEO of fraudulent activities, including embezzlement and self-dealing.
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In legal dispute over ownership of heavy equipment, Rigid Constructors accuses former CEO Cody Fortier of fraudulent activities.
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7 months
Lafayette Parish School System plans to cut immersion programming for pre-K students next year after the district's 2024 reorganization fell short on savings.
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Lafayette Parish School System plans to cut immersion programming for pre-K students next year after the district’s 2024 reorganization fell short on savings.
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7 months
Response to this week’s extremely cold weather marks the first deployment of LCG’s new emergency preparedness plan.
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Response to this week’s extremely cold weather marks the first deployment of LCG’s new emergency preparedness plan.
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7 months
Friends and family gathered Monday to bid farewell to Bech, who was fatally injured in a terrorist attack in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year's Day.
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Friends and family gathered bid farewell to Bech, who was fatally injured in a terrorist attack in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
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The Current
7 months
A planned cooperative endeavor agreement between the parish and state will fund an estimated $4.15 million in park improvements.
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The rezonings are aimed at offering more housing options in the respective zones while getting the existing structures to comply with zoning
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7 months
In its final meeting of 2024, the Lafayette Parish School Board will review the results of Superintendent Francis Touchet’s performance evaluation, approve state stipends for some teachers and adopt policies that conform with new state laws.
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In its final meeting of 2024, the Lafayette Parish School Board will review the results of Superintendent Francis Touchet’s performance evaluation, approve state stipends for some teachers and adopt…
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7 months
An unforeseen challenge to this push has been the city’s new short-term rental ban attached to single-family neighborhoods, the most prevalent — and most restrictive — form of residential zoning in Lafayette.
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While the STR ban further complicates zoning changes, the city is finding creative ways to add housing options.
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7 months
Local economic growth has ticked up post-Covid and outpaced the U.S. in 2023, according to latest federal data.
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Local economic growth has ticked up post-Covid and outpaced the U.S. in 2023, according to latest federal data.
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7 months
State Rep. Brach Myers, R-Lafayette, and Broussard Councilman Jesse Regan, also a Republican, have said they will run.
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State Rep. Brach Myers, R-Lafayette, and Broussard Councilman Jesse Regan, also a Republican, have said they will run.
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7 months
Property facing W. Congress Street where it intersects with Evangeline Drive would become a mixed-used neighborhood without convenience stores.
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City zoning and annexation ordinances allowing more options for multi-family housing
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7 months
The state has taken a backseat in providing inpatient care, relying on outpatient services and private acute-care hospitals instead.
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The state has taken a backseat in providing inpatient care, relying on outpatient services and private acute-care hospitals instead. Those too are falling short.
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7 months
Gov. Jeff Landry named oil and gas executive Steve Orlando as the state’s new Financial Responsibility czar.
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Gov. Jeff Landry named oil and gas executive Steve Orlando as the state’s new Financial Responsibility czar.
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The Current
8 months
A new sewage pump station partially funded by an EPA grant will add service for 2,000 units. It’s the latest attempt to address a roadblock to new housing.
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A new sewage pump station partially funded by an EPA grant will add service for 2,000 units. It’s the latest attempt to address a roadblock to new housing.
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8 months
With no marquee local race on the runoff ballot, just 10,423 people voted in Lafayette Parish, a dismal 6.4% turnout.
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With no marquee local race on the runoff ballot, just 10,423 people voted in Lafayette Parish, a dismal 6.4% turnout.
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8 months
A lonely woman entices her late mother’s spirit to remain in her childhood home. Winner of the 2024 Southern Screen Writing Challenge. #southernscreen.
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A lonely woman entices her late mother’s spirit to remain in her childhood home. Winner of the 2024 Southern Screen Writing Challenge.
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8 months
Rowe has a long career in the art world, with roles at the New York City Ballet and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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Rowe has a long career in the art world, with roles at the New York City Ballet and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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8 months
Uncertified teachers would top the list for potential cuts, according to Superintendent Francis Touchet.
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Uncertified teachers would top the list for potential cuts, according to Superintendent Francis Touchet.
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