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• Meaning Behind "Broussard Paid for Amb. Caffery" Sign

  August 16, 2011 10:28 PM

  A new sign on the Ambassador Caffery extension is doing more than catching the attention of drivers, it's also making a statement. During the day, you may not notice the red and blue blinking billboard, but at night it's almost impossible to miss. And that was the goal of the... more »

• Moving Day for Lourdes

  June 25, 2011 11:24 PM

  It was a big day for healthcare in Lafayette Saturday as the new Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center officially opened for business. The new hospital opened it's doors Saturday morning, after more than two years of construction. It is the largest, single construction project to date in Lafayette... more »

• Ambassador to Russia speaks at WWII Museum

  June 21, 2011 6:40 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - In connection to an exhibit at the National World War II Museum - Joe Beyrle: A Hero of Two Nations and The Great Patriotic War - the U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation will speak at the museum. Ambassador John R. Beyrle, who is the son... more »

• Ambassador at Cameron Shutdown

  February 4, 2011 3:36 AM

  The Ambassador Caffery Bridge at Cameron Street in Lafayette is closed at this time due to icy conditions. Officials with the Lafayette Police Department say that the DOTD is salting the road and they are expecting more road closures as the morning progresses. more »

• Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle in Lafayette

  January 25, 2011 3:24 PM

  A bicyclist is suffering from critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle. It happened just before two at the intersection of Congress and Somerset. We have a crew on the scene and will have more tonight at 5:00. more »

• Van Flips on Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  December 27, 2010 3:27 PM

  Right Now: in front of Prairie Elementary at the corner of Congress & Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The accident shut down both northbound lanes of Ambassador Caffery. There are only minor injuries to report. more »

• Bird Knocks Out Power to 5,126 LUS Customers

  October 15, 2010 11:03 AM

  A morning power outage at Johnston and Ambassador Caffery affects 5,126 customers. LUS said the homes and businesses lost power at 9:15 am. It also knocked out some stop lights. All but 1,500 got their power back by 9:51 a.m.. The rest of the customers will get power by 10:30... more »

• Bridge on Ambassador Caffery to Close Sunday

  August 24, 2010 11:39 AM

  Ambassador Caffery Parkway will be closed at the Vermilion River crossing on Sunday, August 29, 2010, for bridge inspection from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Motorists should use alternate routes. 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 »

• UPDATE: Ambassador Caffery Parkway Annexation

  April 27, 2010 7:31 PM

  UPDATE: The City of Broussard met tonight to annex a portion of Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Broussard tabled the decision and will work with Youngsville on a compromise. ------------------------------- One day after the Lafayette City-Parish Council voted to annex a portion of the new Ambassador Caffery Parkway, the City of Broussard... more »

• Ambassador Extension Opens

  March 26, 2010 6:07 PM

  Traffic is now flowing on a highly anticipated road in Lafayette. A portion of the Ambassador Caffery Extension opened at 2:00 this afternoon. The opening will alleviate traffic from highway 90 near the Zoo of Acadiana to LA-89. Both Lafayette and Broussard residents believe the new road will help traffic... more »

• Ambassador Caffery Parkway Extension Opens Friday

  March 25, 2010 5:05 PM

  The new Ambassador Caffery Parkway Extension South that has been under construction for the last 2 years is expected to be partially opened from its intersection with La. 89 near Stine's Lumber Company easterly to its intersection with U S 90 near the Zoo of Acadiana by tomorrow evening, Friday,... more »

• Loan Company Robbed

  February 19, 2010 12:09 PM

  On February 18, 2010, at approximately 4:30 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a loan business at 2865 Ambassador Caffery Parkway regarding an Armed Robbery. The clerk at the business advised that a suspect entered and demanded money. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money from... more »

• Victims Identified in Ambassador Caffery Fatality

  December 4, 2009 10:55 AM

  3:30 pm Update: The victim (driver) of the northbound vehicle, a black Infiniti, is identified as Andrew Garner (19) of Lafayette. The victim (driver) of the southbound vehicle, a Gray Honda Accord, is identified as Trissy Raelee Hargrave (24) of Kaplan. The passenger of the Honda, a 20 year... more »

• Veteran's Day Cut-a-Thon

  November 9, 2009 4:01 PM

  Veterans Day Cut-a-Thon: Sport Clips Haircuts will host a Cut-a-Thon Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, during which $1 per haircut service, as well as collected donations, will be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Operation Uplink program for soldiers to call home this holiday season. We have w... more »

• New Wine and Spirits Store on Ambassador Caffery

  November 9, 2009 3:49 PM

  Grand Opening on November 13 for New Wine and Spirits Store on Ambassador Caffery Lafayette wine and cigar aficionados will soon have another choice with the grand opening of Ambassador Wine and Spirits on Friday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is located at the... 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 »

• Lourdes Construction Update

  October 16, 2009 6:32 PM

  Huge cranes grace the skies of Lafayette showing signs of active construction on the city's newest medical center off Ambassador Caffery. It's a project you can now see almost anywhere in town. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, the largest single construction project in the history of Lafayette... more »