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In this Louisiana town, you can now spend the night in an old train car
Old train cars have found new lives in a bed and breakfast setting in Grand Coteau. The Trainwreck Inn will open Saturday at 211 Chatrian St. in the center of town and will feature two refurbished train cars along with two buildings that were often found in a train yard.
'We've got a lot of work to do' for hurricane season, Lafayette mayor-president says
Hurricane season officially starts Saturday, but with the recent uptick in severe thunderstorms, it might be a good idea to keep your evacuation and emergency plans at the ready all year long. The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be one of the most active in modern history, according to...
Residents at Himbola Apartments furious, been without gas utilities for almost a week
Atmos Energy representative Jena Roussel explained they received a call from Himbola Management about a gas leak on Saturday, May 25. For safety reasons, the utility company shut off the gas service until Himbola completes the repairs.
LCG provides update on storm debris pickup
LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is actively addressing the extensive debris left in the wake of the recent storms that battered the area with hurricane-force winds, which surpassed initial National Weather Service forecasts, resulting in an exceptionally large volume of debris. LCG is currently utilizing eight contract...
Lafayette Fire Explorer Program holds orientation for potential firefighters
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — An orientation was held for the latest round of the Lafayette Fire Explorer Program. In partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, it allows people from ages 14 to 21 to learn what it takes to be a part of the Lafayette Fire Department.
Lafayette Library Gearing Up For Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off
Katelin LeBleu, Outreach Services Manager and Jacqueline Miller, Community Relations Specialist with the Lafayette Public Library, stopped by to share the details on their Summer Reading Kick-Off event on Saturday, June 1st. Tags. Localnow. Lafayette Library Gearing Up For Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Katelin LeBleu, Outreach Services Manager and Jacqueline...
Sussex County Hazardous Waste Collection Event This Saturday
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, June 1. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the solid waste facility located at 34 Route 94, Lafayette. The collection is free for county residents, but schools,...
After concerning audit, new LUS Fiber director shares priorities for Lafayette utility
Michael Soileau understands the situation he's walked into as the new director of Lafayette Utilities System Fiber, but he's never been one to shy away from a challenge. The Mamou native took on a senior management position in 2010 at a telecommunications company called Viya in the U.S. Virgin Islands soon after the company filed for bankruptcy, and he developed strategies to improve operations, customer experiences, marketing, sales and employee retention. Afterward, he climbed the ladder at Comcast in Philadelphia, where he developed and executed strategic plans for the telecommunications and media conglomerate.
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