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• Fire causes damage to St. Joseph's Academy

  March 18, 2013 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Baton Rouge firefighters believe an electrical malfunction in a meeting room sparked a fire at St. Joseph's Academy. Fire department spokesman Robert Combs tells The Advocate firefighters arrived at the school at 1:08 p.m. Saturday. Combs says fire damage was contained to the meeting room,... more »

• Officials to explain military academy nominations

  September 11, 2012 7:46 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Two members of the state's congressional delegation have scheduled a program in Shreveport where potential applicants to United States military academies can learn about the nomination process. Sen. David Vitter and Rep. John Fleming say the "Academy Day" is set for Saturday at LSU-Shreveport's University Center.... more »

• Why TIF works for one development area, but not another

  March 25, 2011 11:03 PM

  Two areas of Lafayette are both seeing growth and development, but the funding isn't an equal match. At the shopping center in upper Lafayette, crews are making way on a new Academy sports store. At the same time across town, construction of the Parc Lafayette hotel development is also... more »

• Saints Team Ambassador at Academy

  December 11, 2010 11:12 PM

  A former New Orleans Saint made a stop in Acadiana Saturday. Michael lewis was over at "Academy Sports" for a meet and greet with fans. Lewis is a former wide receiver and special teams standout, he says the best part about his fame--the fans. more »

• Graduation Rates Up in Acadiana

  December 3, 2010 7:47 PM

  High school drop-out rates are on the decline in Acadiana. A nationwide study found from 2002 to 2008 the number of high school graduates is rising. In Acadiana, the parish with lowest graduation rate is Evangeline with just 55% of students receiving diplomas. Vermilion Parish with the highest graduation... more »

• Pope John Paul II Academy is having a Fall Fest on Oct 31

  October 14, 2010 11:13 AM

  Mark your calendars for a family-friendly festival on October 31st! Hosted by Pope John Paul II Academy at the De La Salle Christian Brothers' property, this event will feature old-fashioned, family fun, with terrific music and food from vendors in the area. Costume contests will be held for children, who... more »

• 4 Star School

  October 7, 2010 7:47 PM

  School performance scores were released Thursday by the Louisiana Department of Education. Among the results, was some good news for the Lafayette Parish School System. The district is now home to six 4-star schools, more than any other district in Acadiana. Joining Woodvale Elementary and Paul Breaux Middle, from last... more »

• Linear Academy in Shreveport Looking For New Leadership

  September 7, 2010 1:58 PM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Louisiana's Department of Education is looking for charter organizations that want to run Linear Leadership Academy in Shreveport. Linear was one of 10 schools transferred to the jurisdiction of the state's Recovery School District in July 2009 due to poor performance. The school, which currently has... more »

• Civil Air Patrol Holds Training Academy

  August 18, 2010 3:33 PM

  LAFAYETTE, La. - Over 100 Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members of the Louisiana Wing gathered for a two-day training academy in Lafayette on Aug. 14-15, 2010. Louisiana Wing Training Academy Director, 1st Lt. Mike Smith said, "We had an excellent academy. I'm very pleased with the number of senior members... more »

• Shipbuilding Academy Opening in Pascagoula

  June 8, 2010 4:37 PM

  PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - Officials in south Mississippi broke ground Tuesday for a Jackson County Maritime Trades Academy that will help train more people for shipbuilding jobs. The facility was funded by a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mike Petters, president of Northrop... more »

• School Bus Accident

  May 21, 2010 6:06 PM

  Ambassador Caffery is extremely slow moving after an accident involving a school bus. It happened on Ambassador Caffrey near the Kaliste Saloom intersections. Six students were on board and are said to be doing fine with no injuries. All attend L. Leo Judice Elementary School. Witnesses on the... more »

• Audrey Menard appointed as STM's new principal

  February 18, 2010 12:30 PM

  Lafayette, Louisiana - February 18, 2010 - The Board of Pastors for St. Thomas More Catholic High School has named Audrey C. Menard as the new Principal of the school effective July 1. Rev. Louis J. Richard, Chancellor of St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette and Pastor... more »

• St. Martin Sheriff's Graduating Cadets

  October 30, 2009 7:39 PM

  ST. MARTIN PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRAINING ACADEMY GRADUATES 22 CADETS (St. Martinville, La.)-The 27th Session of the St Martin Sheriff's TrainingAcademy had graduation ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Twenty-two Cadets representing Law Enforcement agencies from throughout South Louisiana completed eleven weeks of Basic Law Enforcement Training as well... more »

• Flu Shots Available in Lafayette

  October 30, 2009 9:58 AM

  KATC has partnered with Lourdes in our year long "Living Right" campaign. On Saturday, November 7th, we will be giving out seasonal flu shots for $20 dollars. The shots will be administered at Academy Sports on Ambassador Caffery from 10:30am to 1:30pm. The supply is limited and given on a... more »