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President Trump’s Comments At FEMA Briefing Anger Cajun Navy & Houston Officials
Comments made by President Trump at a FEMA briefing on Wednesday are leaving Cajun Navy members and people in Houston very upset following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Evangeline Parish Murder Linked To Aryan Gang
Eight members of the Aryan Circle have been indicted in the murder of a former fellow gang member.
I-10 Westbound Closed Due to Accident
If you are traveling from Baton Rouge you should be diverted at Lobdell to Hwy 190 and south on I-49 before returning to I-10.
United Blood Services Teams Up With The Girl Scouts
Get your Thin Mints-- or Samoas--fix when you donate blood at United Blood Services.
Kim Jong-Un Touts Nuclear Capabilities IN New Year’s Speech
Kim Jong-Un told hiss nation's citizens the entire U.S. is within its missile range.
UL Lafayette’s Recognizes Outstanding Fall Graduates
Congratulations to all of the Fall 2017 Outstanding Graduates.
LSPs’ Troop I Welcomes New Commander
Louisiana State Police Troop I welcomed its newest Troop Commander this week following the appointment of Captain Wayne Vidrine by State Police Superintendent Colonel Kevin Reeves.
The transfer followed Captain James Cormier’s retirement from Louisiana State Police...
Gov. Edwards Responds to Policeman’s Death In Lafayette & Las Vegas Shooting
"In the wake of evil and hardship, communities across our country come together and demonstrate the inherent goodness in people."
I-10 Westbound Closed At Milepost 4 Near Texas State Line
State Police say I-10 Westbound at milepost 4 near the Texas state line is closed due to flooding.
SLEMCO Prepared For Potential Power Outages
Field crews are ready to be mobilized throughout Acadiana to restore power, if needed.
La. National Guard Prepares For Tropical Storm Cindy Response
The men and women of the state's National Guard are ready for immediate response to weather-related emergencies.
Red Cross Readies Workers, Resources In Anticipation Of Tropical Weather
Louisianans encouraged to share preparedness resources with loved ones in path of storm
Vice President Mike Pence Visiting Baton Rouge
The vice president is visiting Dehnam Springs flood victims and business leaders in Port Allen.
Acadiana Mall Commercial From 1984 Resurfaces [VIDEO]
Besides finding a time machine and sending yourself back to 1984, this is the next best way to take a look into the past in Lafayette.
Holy Rosary Receives $450,000 For Rehab Funding
Last week, Lafayette’s Holy Rosary Redevelopment Board (HRRB) was notified it will be awarded $450,000 from the National Park Service (NPS) for intense rehabilitation of the historic Holy Rosary Institute’s (HRI) main building. Lafayette Consolidated Government’s (LCG) Community Development Department played an integral technical support role in the competitive grant application process.
LCG Offers Sandbags, Flood Monitoring As Rains Continue
As rain continues to fall, Director of Public Works Tom Carroll says LCG does not expect any sustained road flooding.
REPORTS: Suspect Dead In Ohio State University Attack [Updated]
Eyewitness accounts say at least one person was badly injured or killed.
Louisiana OMV Will No Longer Accept Cash
Effective Nov. 1, 2016, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will not accept cash for transactions.
Clyde Holloway, Longtime Conservative Icon, Passes Away
Clyde Holloway, current Chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission and former Congressman has passed away at his home in Forest Hill. He was 72.
Lafayette General Foundation Announces Mayci Breaux Scholarship Winners
The scholarship began with a $100-donation from a benefactor in Montana. The scholarship soon grew to a $50,000 award.