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1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified
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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.”
Louisiana Stomach ‘Bug’ Might Be Something More Sinister
It's summertime and all over Louisiana from Monroe and Ruston in the north to Lake Charles and Lafayette in the south emergency departments at hospitals and walk-in clinics too are full of people all complaining about a similar symptom. This scenario has many health officials concerned because the spike in "stomach bugs" appears to be related to a more serious medical malady.
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.
Another $35 million permit for Ridge Commons apartments. Here's what else is under construction.
Building permits for the city of Lafayette, July 17-23: GYM: 2011 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite C, description, interior remodel and design for Tremble Lafayette pilates studio; applicant and contractor, Hart Homes; $220,229. SCHOOL: 100 W. Bluebird Drive, description, entry lobby renovations at Comeaux High School; applicant and contractor, Chart Construction;...
New Details on When and Where Southern Classic Chicken Is Coming to Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A popular fried chicken chain is moving to south Louisiana, and now we know where and when construction will start. Southern Classic Chicken, which has several franchises across the state, is set to come to Lafayette before too long, according to a new report from The Acadiana Advocate. The restaurant chain is known for its fried chicken and homestyle sides.
A second Smalls Sliders location will open in Lafayette. Here's what we know.
Smalls Sliders, the Louisiana-based fast casual restaurant chain that has been rapidly expanding across the south, is apparently eyeing a second location in Lafayette. An LLC registered to the local franchise group of Kyle Stakes, Matthew Ory and Dustin Malbrough closed last week on the deal for nearly 2 acres at 803 Bertrand Drive for $1 million, land records show.
UL Lafayette breaks ground on new student-centered engineering building
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s College of Engineering broke ground Tuesday for its new Engineering Student-Centered Collaborative Building. Once completed, the nearly 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will be home to the newly established Engineering Center of Excellence, or ECoE. Designed to foster teamwork, creativity and student success, the building...
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
Tarunye Kanonu explains why she's leaving after nearly a decade as Lafayette girls hoops coach
Lafayette High is in search of a new girls basketball coach after Tarunye Kanonu decided to resign from the position. Kanonu cited family reasons - most notably her daughter's health - for her decision to step down after nearly a decade on the Lions' sidelines. "I knew eventually it would...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Local Louisiana Businesses Step Up To Provide Free School Supplies For Students
If you are in need of school supplies this year, there are several opportunities to find some help in our area. Anyone who has purchased school supplies knows how costly it is, and several businesses in our area are trying to help. Law Firm Laborde Earles will be giving away...
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