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Lafayette officer dies, suspect arrested in Jeanerette hostage situation
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1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified
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This swamp pop legend is giving one final performance before he retires: 'I just can't keep on'
After 67 years on stage, TK Hulin can still fill a dance floor when he sings, “I’m Not a Fool Anymore.” The heartbreaking ballad put the St. Martinville native on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. But these days, the pain in Hulin’s soulful voice is all...
Jeanerette standoff suspect Nyjal Hurst has first court appearance, $500K bond set
The suspect of Thursday's armed hostage standoff which resulted in the death of one Lafayette police officer and the injury of three officers had his first court appearance Friday morning for outstanding warrants.
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
Renaissance Publishing to Produce Program for Lafayette Arts Organization
LAFAYETTE, La. – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana has selected Renaissance Publishing (owner of Biz New Orleans) to publish its annual program. “We are excited to partner with Renaissance Publishing for the program for our upcoming performances,” says Jacqueline Lyle, PASA’s executive director. “Their reputation for producing high-quality publications aligns perfectly with our goal of enriching the cultural life of Acadiana through outstanding performing arts experiences.”
2-time Olympic medalist Hollis Conway reflects on competing in World Games
News 15 is your home for the Olympics on KLAF NBC and the clock is ticking. Opening ceremonies for this year’s Summer Olympics are Friday night. You've probably seen him around Lafayette but you may not know that tourism executive Hollis Conway is a two-time Olympic medalist in the high jump.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR LAFAYETTE MUSICIAN KEITH BLAIR
Back in May of this year, Lafayette Musician Keith Blair suffered a stroke. While he is making progress, expenses associated with recovery/rehab and everyday life are growing. So, the Keith Blair Recovery Beneift Concert will take place July 28th at Warehouse 535 from 1 to 7 p.m. A great lineup of bands and performers are scheduled.
New Iberia shooting leaves 1 seriously injured
NEW IBERIA, La. (KADN) — New Iberia police said one person was seriously injured in a shooting Friday afternoon. Investigators said it happened near the corner of Anderson and Field streets in New Iberia around 2:30 p.m. The victim's condition is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Kennedy files for ballot access in Louisiana
Special to the American Press The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required fee and forms to gain ballot access in Louisiana. The campaign paid the required $500 fee and submitted its elector Notices of Candidacy and Affidavits of Acceptance of Nomination. “We are thrilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan will be on […]
Coal power plants cost Americans millions when they didn’t have to, study says
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group commissioned. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental lawyers, […]
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