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5/17/2013
Vermilion Parish Makes Security Changes to School
Posted 8:36 PM 5/17/2013 by Akeam Ashford
In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, schools nationwide are taking steps to better protect student and teachers, including here in Louisiana.Yesterday, the Louisiana legislature, unanimously passed House Bill (HB) 718, also known as the 'Crisis Management Response Plan'.
The bill (More)...
Cruise Cancelled After Military Orders; Couple Fights for Refund
Investigation Continues at Krotz Springs Elementary
5/16/2013
Old Movie Tradition Returns
Posted 9:43 PM 5/16/2013 by Akeam Ashford
Drive-in movie theatres are a thing of the past, but not this weekend. Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU), is partnering with the family who brought the original theatre to Lafayette.
The Michot's opened the first theatre in 1950, which was located on Pinhook Road, just past Verot School (More)...
Alleged Assault Investigated at Krotz Springs Elementary
5/15/2013
Hundreds Pack Leda Job Fair
Posted 6:38 PM 5/15/2013 by Akeam Ashford
The Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) held their 18th annual job fair, giving job seekers an opportunity to meet face to face with employers. The fair comes after the unemployment rate in Lafayette Parish is 4.1%, compared to 7.5% nationally. Even though the unemployment rate is (More)...
Patterson Could Receive New Junior High
Bar owners seek judgment in security fee dispute
Teen Drowns At Moore Park
5/14/2013
School board still working to balance budget
Posted 7:11 PM 5/14/2013 by Tina Macias
The Lafayette Parish School Board met today to discuss its budget and how to cover a $12 million shortfall projected for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
That shortfall likely will be cut in half through cost-saving measures that include increasing employees' health insurance premiums (More)...
Four Charter Schools Could be Built in Lafayette
5/13/2013
Graffiti At Girard Park Raises Concern
Posted 11:13 PM 5/13/2013 by Steven Albritton
Monday, Girard park goers were met with graffiti on playground equipment. The writing has both drug references and sexually explicit drawings. Sadly, it's a problem that parks and rec is trying to keep up with at all of their parks.
"It's actually sad. You know the city spits out so much (More)...
LPSB Facing Cuts to Fill Budget Shortfalls
Auditor: City of Opelousas lacks checks and balances
LPTFA approves $2.6 million for Horse Farm planning
RV dental clinic to help St. Martin students
5/11/2013
Woman In Stable Condition After Stabbing
Posted 5:29 PM 5/11/2013 by Steven Albritton
A woman is in stable condition after being stabbed in the chest Saturday afternoon.
Jennings police say they responded to a call at the intersection of Orange Street and Renshaw. When they arrived they found the female with the stab wound. Police say she was transported to the hospital where she is currently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
Officers say they did arrest a male suspect without incident.
5/10/2013
Lafayette Man Needs Your Vote for Ironman Race
Posted 6:32 PM 5/10/2013 by Chris Welty
A Lafayette man is training for the race of his life.
37-year-old Stanley Lerille is hopeful he'll be selected for the ultimate Ironman Race known as Kona Inspired.
Only seven athletes are chosen to compete for the Ironman World Championship. If Lerille can get enough votes, he'll (More)...
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