Posted 3:15 PM 5/7/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
In Loving Memory of BRIAN RESO, ARTIST AND HUMANITARIAN. Brian was the beloved partner, brother, son, uncle, great uncle, godfather, and truest friend to many other people. Born on September 20, 1939, he died on May 6, 2013, cared for and watched over to the end by his (More)...
Posted 6:53 PM 5/6/2013 by Chris Welty
Hundreds of residents may see their flood insurance policies increase by thousands of dollars.
The National Flood Insurance Program is looking to fill budget shortfalls by increasing insurance premiums. In 2012, Congress approved the Biggert Waters Flood Reform Act. Any homeowner who (More)...
Posted 11:22 PM 5/4/2013 by katc
Five Acadiana parishes participated in voting today. Most of the items on the ballot were for property tax renewals. Here's a breakdown of tonight's election results:
FINAL in St. Martin Parish: To renew a 1-cent sales tax, generating an estimated $6.6 million a year, and rededicate the (More)...
Posted 4:14 PM 5/3/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
The 9th Annual Step Outside Day, an outdoor education program, will be held at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area in the Atchafalaya Basin on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Step Outside Day is open to all children and adults. Sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) (More)...
Posted 5:22 PM 5/3/2013
Voters in several Acadiana parishes will go to the polls to decide whether or not they want to fund a variety of projects, from hospitals in St. Mary Parish to education programs and new school construction in St. Martin, from improved drainage in Vermilion to police and fire services in (More)...
Posted 4:26 PM 5/1/2013 by MELISSA CANONE (PHOTO COURTESY: MGN ONLINE)
Lafayette, La. - Volunteer and help families meet their basic need for food by participating in the 20th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive in partnership with United Way of Acadiana, the USPS and Food Net. Volunteers are needed to help collect and sort food. (More)...
Posted 6:13 PM 4/30/2013 by Alex Labat
The Couret Farms Development off Pont Des Mouton has potential homeowners excited, like Kirk LaCour who works nearby but has a long commute to and from work every day. "I'm usually on the road pretty early. So, an hour is what my commute normally ranges", says LaCour. The neighborhood (More)...