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Hurricane season prompts disaster response workshop in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette leaders spent the day planning disaster response in the event of an actual hurricane. The work took place at the Lite Center on Thursday, June 6. The US Geological Society, along with UL, laid out a disaster response plan to match current forecast models...
Youngsville chief of police candidate ineligible to run in special election, AG's office says
Art LeBreton, who planned to run for Youngsville police chief, did not meet the one-year primary residency requirement to run for Youngsville police chief, according to a May 30 opinion from the state Attorney General's Department of Justice. Interim Chief Cody Louviere has helmed the department since former chief Ricky...
Oliver Lane Creative Studio opens in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Hub City has a new art studio. The grand opening ribbon cutting was held for the Oliver Lane Creative Studio on Friday, June 7. It is located at 425 Jefferson Street and brings a hands-on experience to artgoers. The studio offers pottery and canvas...
Boulet lays out plans for the future during One Acadiana luncheon
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette’s One Acadiana hosted a luncheon Thursday with special guest Mayor President Monique Blanco Boulet, to discuss her goals and plans for the parish as her first term reaches the six-month mark. Boulet took the time to highlight key projects she said will bring...
Lafayette Oral Surgery gets permit for $2.7M office; See what else is under construction
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, May 29 to June 4. RETAIL: 5700 Johnston St., description, new Five Below store in the Acadiana Square shopping center; applicant, Tricarico Architecture & Design; contractor, Jackovic Construction Co.; $250,000. FITNESS: 131 Arnould Blvd., description, tenant work for Hotworx Lafayette; applicant and contractor,...
Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden’s defense attorney has called Naomi Biden to the stand in his federal gun trial. She is Hunter Biden’s daughter. Abbe Lowell began calling witnesses Friday after federal prosecutors wrapped up their gun case.
Lafayette Fire Explorers Program graduates 19 members
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The young men and women who could one day join the Lafayette Fire Department are now better prepared to do so. The Lafayette Fire Explorer Program graduated 19 explorers on Friday, June 7. The Lafayette Fire Training Center on Dugas Road is where Fire Chief...
Seven apply for Lafayette library director
Seven people have applied to be the next director of the Lafayette Parish Library System, the Advocate reports. Former director Danny Gillane and current north regional branch manager Cara Chance have applied. Gillane is currently the system’s interim director; he assumed that role in April after resigning his post as director in 2023, but only after the library board fired him, illegally.
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